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Marie16E5
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December 8, 2020
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Pop up saying To use the "java" command tool you need to install a JDK

  • December 8, 2020
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I was told by someone who advises me about my Mac to post this question here as they were stumped. I keep getting a window that pops up saying "To use the "java" command tool you need to install a JDK. Click "more info..." to visit the Java Developer Kit download website." Then it has an OK buttom and a More info button. I'm not a developer and I don't even know what a JDK is or why this is popping up. I'm running Mac Catalina 10.15.7 This window has been popping up for over a year, about every half hour I'm on the computer. PLEASE! Someone tell me how to disable it. Thank you.

    Correct answer _maria_

    This issue gets posted here quite often. What I suspect is happening is that whatever page the 'More Info' link goes to requires Flash Player and it's not coded correctly where the browser detects the content requires Flash and thus can't prompt the user to allow Flash to view the content.


    Java and Flash Player are completely separate and have nothing to do with one another.


    Some programs require Java to be installed to run.  What's most likely happening is you have one of these programs installed and Java is installed and now you're being prompted to update Java to a newer version required by the program.

     

    https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html has information on how to enable/allow Flash in the various supported browsers.  Alternatively, you can download the Java upgrade directly from https://www.java.com/

     

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    Test Screen Name
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    December 8, 2020

    Is there any message about Flash Player at the same time? They are both free downloads, but they are entirely different things.

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    Marie16E5Author
    Participating Frequently
    December 8, 2020

    No, nothing about flash player in the original message but when I click for more information it takes me to the Download Flashplayer page. I don't want to download Flashplayer. I want to get rid of the popup. Anyway, Flashplayer is no longer supported.

    _maria_
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    _maria_Community Manager
    Community Manager
    December 9, 2020

    The top is the pop-up. When I click more info it goes to this Adobe Flash Player page. Makes no sense because Flash is obsolete. Help. How can I disable this particular pop-up. Thanks.


    That window is not from Flash Player.  It's from Java.  We can't provide assistance here as it's not an Adobe product.  You'll need to seek help from the Java folks.

    An internet search for 'to use the java command-line tool' returns several results which may be helpful to you.

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