Is JAVA needed to be installed if one is using Windows 8.1 ?

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I have checked online about installing Java and it seems that there is no need to install the 64 bit version.



Java Runtime Environment 8.0 build 5 (32-bit)


Is JAVA needed on Windows 8.1 ?

I don't have java installed and everything is working fine ...


Would love some advice ?
 
You need Java installed if you want to run applications on your machine that was written in Java. So no, it isn't needed.
 
Java has encountered a problem with Windows

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Java only needed when you run java developed apps, example some online banking sites require it.
 
Hamster said:
You need Java installed if you want to run applications on your machine that was written in Java. So no, it isn't needed.
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I understand that if anything was designed using java then I would need it installed.

But I am just browsing the internet and won't be installing any apps that are purely dependent on java.
 
ZodiacLegend said:
I understand that if anything was designed using java then I would need it installed.

But I am just browsing the internet and won't be installing any apps that are purely dependent on java.
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Your computer will tell when you need to install Java. If you are worried about it - keep calm, install Java and browse on
 
You dont need it but its nice to have it, EG: Speedtest.net uses it for packet loss.
 
kianm said:
Java only needed when you run java developed apps, example some online banking sites require it.
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Java client side applications have been the focus of so many security vulnerabilities, any bank that uses that I would avoid like the plague.
I think you are confusing the fact that most banks run their web-site using Java on the server side. Or perhaps you think of Javascript (something completely different, kinda like saying a motorboat is the same as a motorbike because both start with the word motor)

If you install a 32 bit browser then you should install 32 bit JRE, provided the purpose of install JRE is for your browser.
If you want to use a 64 bit browser install 64 bit JRE.

Keep in mind, many applications (which includes many browser plugins) haven't transitioned from 32 -> 64 bit. 64 bit browsers are available but at this point in time you are shooting yourself in the foot installing them imo.
 
Gnome said:
Java client side applications have been the focus of so many security vulnerabilities, any bank that uses that I would avoid like the plague.
I think you are confusing the fact that most banks run their web-site using Java on the server side. Or perhaps you think of Javascript (something completely different, kinda like saying a motorboat is the same as a motorbike because both start with the word motor)

If you install a 32 bit browser then you should install 32 bit JRE, provided the purpose of install JRE is for your browser.
If you want to use a 64 bit browser install 64 bit JRE.

Keep in mind, many applications (which includes many browser plugins) haven't transitioned from 32 -> 64 bit. 64 bit browsers are available but at this point in time you are shooting yourself in the foot installing them imo.
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I know the difference between java and javascript and here im reffering to actual java which requires the JRE 32bit for most apps, & an example is fnb their site uses some java,&then also there are desktop apps which require JRE. And nowadays a number of software components have become the focus of many security vulnerabilities like the flashplayer etc but if you are using a service that utilises the plugins you have little choice. I wouldnt stop doing my online banking or change my bank because of such but instead you just have to keep your plugins upto date.
 
kianm said:
I know the difference between java and javascript and here im reffering to actual java which requires the JRE 32bit for most apps, & an example is fnb their site uses some java,&then also there are desktop apps which require JRE. And nowadays a number of software components have become the focus of many security vulnerabilities like the flashplayer etc but if you are using a service that utilises the plugins you have little choice. I wouldnt stop doing my online banking or change my bank because of such but instead you just have to keep your plugins upto date.
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FNB uses Java client side? Never knew.
 
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