Java - How to make Firefox use newly installed version?

Dinarius · 18-12-2014 09:41AM #1

I have installed a new version of Java.

However, all I'm getting from Firefox is, "Firefox has prevented an out-of-date version of Java from working."

How do I uninstall the old version so that the new one starts working?

Thanks.

D.

RebelButtMunch · 18-12-2014 02:03PM

Did the install work? Check Control panel->java version

Windows or mac?

RebelButtMunch · 18-12-2014 02:06PM

oh, in firefox check
settings/plugins and see if java is there

Dinarius · 18-12-2014 02:09PM

Hi,

Apologies - should have said Windows 8.1 Pro x64.

Yes, it's listed in Firefox under, Tools/Add-Ons/Plugins. It has red through it with the message: Java.........8.0.250.18 is known to be vulnerable."

I can only choose between Ask to Activate and Never Activate.

Thanks.

D

RebelButtMunch · 18-12-2014 02:11PM

Mine says the same actually, but I also have listed a Java (TM) Platform SE 8 U25
That seems to work

You might need to go to Oracles page and download that

Dinarius · 18-12-2014 02:26PM

RebelButtMunch wrote: »

Mine says the same actually, but I also have listed a Java (TM) Platform SE 8 U25
That seems to work

You might need to go to Oracles page and download that

Now that you mention it, I have that SE 8 U25 listed too.

So, presumably, I don't need the other one? If so, how can I delete it from Firefox?

Thanks.

D.

RebelButtMunch · 18-12-2014 02:49PM

no idea! sorry.

daymobrew · 19-12-2014 09:52AM

Try uninstalling all versions and get the latest from java.com

Java - How to make Firefox use newly installed version?

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