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OliverPSE
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February 24, 2013
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Why is Java required?

  • February 24, 2013
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I cannot download the update because Java is required.  I have disabled and removed Java from all of my computers for obvious security reasons.  I am sure that many Flash Player users have done the same and now are excluded from updating and installing Flash Player.

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pwillener
pwillener
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February 25, 2013

OliverPSE wrote:

I cannot download the update because Java is required.

Why do you say that; do you receive any message that indicates that?

Java is not required to download or install Flash Player.

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OliverPSEAuthor
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February 25, 2013

Pat:  Thank you for the response.  I am perflexed

  1. Yesterday I received a notice that a Flash Player update was available -- probably when I tried to run a Flash video, but I cannot say for sure.  When I clicked "Yes" or whatever, it took me to what appeared to be a genuine Adobe website, but when I attempted a download, it said that Java was required for the download.  That seemed incredible to me, but I tried it several times with the same result.
  2. Today, after receiving your message, I tried to replicate yesterdays appearance by running Flash videos, but I did not get an update notice.
  3. Then, I went to the Adobe website and downloaded and installed the current version, 11.6.602.168 (for Win 7 32) and it worked without any Java needed message.  I am not sure what version was previously installed.
  4. As for yesterday's experience, all I can say is that I smell a rat, but cannot prove anything.
pwillener
pwillener
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February 26, 2013

Is it possible that the download site mentioned JavaScript, rather than Java?

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