Is Java safe

[john]

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Several of the game sites I want to play on require the installation of
Java. I have heard that it presents a security threat, so I haven't
installed it yet. Does it present a threat XP, and if so are there any
precautions I can take to lessen the threat?

Thanks

 

[Guest]

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Install the latest version of Java:

JAVA SOFTWARE FOR WINDOWS
http://java.com/en/download/download_the_latest.jsp

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Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
Microsoft Newsgroups

Get Windows XP Service Pack 2 with Advanced Security Technologies:
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/windowsxp/choose.mspx

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"John" wrote:

| Several of the game sites I want to play on require the installation of
| Java. I have heard that it presents a security threat, so I haven't
| installed it yet. Does it present a threat XP, and if so are there any
| precautions I can take to lessen the threat?
|
| Thanks