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Yosemite 10.10 and Java 8 problem

mreg376

mreg376

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I have installed Java 8 update 20, Java 8 update 25, and even found Java 8 update 40, on my newly upgraded Yosemite 10.10 system (from 10.9.5). Everything is pretty much working perfectly, except I keep getting a message in the middle of the screen telling me something like "the web content you are trying to view needs Java installed," and asking me to go to Oracle for more info or click OK. I'm not even sure what content it is referring to.

Can someone tell why I am getting this?
Thanks!
 
Same here, not even sure which app is trying to use it. All i have open are Chrome and Mac mail.
 
mreg376 said:
Install the JDE instead of the JRE. That solves it.
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I think you mean JDK yes?

Go to Terminal and type in the line below and enter then you will get a popup about Java. Click the more info button to go the Java download page and select the JDK to DL and install.

Code: 
java -version

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Odd.

The JRE (b17: 1.8.25.17) works for me. With JDK being 400+GB, that's a last ditch solution, IMO.

/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin/Contents/Info.plist to see what version of the plugin you are running.

Only thing I can think of is maybe remnants of Apples of v6 Java is still sitting on disk?

But, whatever gets folks up-and-running again.
 
There is a problem for some users when the 8.25 is installed. Not sure which party is responsible but here are 2 suggestions:

Remove the following file: com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist
Goto: /Library/LaunchAgents/com.oracle.java.Java-Updater.plist
This is the Library folder outside of the System folder

Or try this:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1572?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

This is an older version of Java, which somehow works still. Then hopefully a system update or Java update will fix this issue.

Cheers !




mreg376 said:
I have installed Java 8 update 20, Java 8 update 25, and even found Java 8 update 40, on my newly upgraded Yosemite 10.10 system (from 10.9.5). Everything is pretty much working perfectly, except I keep getting a message in the middle of the screen telling me something like "the web content you are trying to view needs Java installed," and asking me to go to Oracle for more info or click OK. I'm not even sure what content it is referring to.

Can someone tell why I am getting this?
Thanks!
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