Can we trust 'install update' messages that pop up from systray?

13 years ago

The orange Java icon just appeared in my systray with a message to click on it to install an update. Can I trust messages like that, so long as they come from the systray?

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zep516
13 years ago
Should be nothing to worry about, go ahead and up-date your Java.

Recommended Version 6 Update 21 (filesize: ~ 10 MB)

The latest Java version contains important enhancements to improve performance, stability and security of the Java applications that run on your machine. Installing this free update will ensure that your Java applications continue to run safely and efficiently.
biwako_of_abi
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13 years ago
Thank you, Zep.
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shboom
13 years ago
As with any update take your time and be aware of potential add on's. Java updates ususally contain toolbar add on's like Bing. If you don't want them take the check out of the update box.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
13 years ago
and remember for Java you can always simply go to your control panel select the java icon there then go to the update area in that and update from there that way you know it is safe.

Extremely important to check and make sure you only have the latest version of Java and none of the old ones that are security risks. Running JavaRa can handle that task.
JavaRa Updates and Removes Old and Redundant Java Versions

as to all those toolbars and extra crud they try to push on you now, well if you choose to download your apps from ninite you will not have to deal with that they strip it and give you only what you want and need.

Here is a link that might be useful: ninite
shboom
13 years ago
RC thanks for the headsup with Ninite...very nice!
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
13 years ago
you are very welcome, ninite is the way to go for setting up a new pc! get everything right in one place and not have to worry about the junk factor.

You can also suggest to them other things to add to their list at the bottom, I keep suggesting spywareblaster but so far have not seen in on their list. But a few others I did suggest are there now.
shboom
13 years ago
RC that makes the site even better if you can suggest items for them to add to their list. Will definitely be keeping that in mind.

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Can we trust 'install update' messages that pop up from systray?

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