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Sun Java/System Scan
I am a newbie, please bear with me. When I did a system scan on the Dell MyWay home page, I keep getting a consistent security problem after the scan. It says "The version of Sun Java installed on your PC is not updated, making you vulnerable to attacks."
However, when I click on the "Get it Now" link, nothing happens. What is this Sun Java, and do I need to update it as stated? I just received my Inspiron 6000 last week. I did visit the Sun Java website, but I do not know what I need to do to update this application. The Sun Java installed on my system is 1.4.2_03 (build 02). Can anyone help me with this question? Thank you.
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Posted September 16th, 2005 20:00
Thanks Denny. Your advice solved the issue - I upgraded the Java and the notice messageec is gone. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks again - I also visited your site and picked up some great tips. It sure helps us new guys gain some confidence.
BTW, because of some advice I picked up on the forum, I called Dell for the backup CDs. The rep I spoke with was VERY helpful and I received the CDs yesterday. However, they are labeled as Dimension backup. Does it matter that I have an Inspiron? The backup for the software is not specific to the desktop or laptop versions, are they?
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Posted September 16th, 2005 21:00
Meema98,
It would be convenient to have the Inspiron Resource CD just to save the time needed to download the drivers if you need to reinstall XP. It's worth asking Dell for one but as noted, not critical.
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Posted September 16th, 2005 21:00
Meema98,
The most important CD, the reinstallation CD for Windows XP, is not computer-specific. If you received a Resource CD with drivers, that would be specific to a Dimension if so labeled, but all drivers can be downloaded through the Drivers and Downloads link in the drop-down menu under Product Support above the forum.
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Posted September 16th, 2005 21:00
Gosh, Denny, how did you get so smart? Thanks again for your help. I am glad to have your advice and expertise available for us neophytes. Do you think I should request the Inspiron version, if there is such a thing? The CD is labeled Dell Dimension Resource CD, and does contain the device drivers and diagnostics & utilities, etc. Is this not necessary since I can download as you said from the product support area?Thanks.
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Posted September 16th, 2005 15:00
Java is a platform independent programming language (which means it runs under Windows, the Macintosh OS, Linux, and other operating systems). It is used on many Web sites and if your system does not have either Sun's Java Runtime Environment (JRE) or Microsoft's Virtual Machine you will not be able to see some things on those sites.
The lack of an updated version of JRE is not a major security concern, but it's good practice to keep installed software updated. For that purpose, you can get the latest version of JRE here.