Java update

[anotheoldgit]

I keep getting a window coming up to inform me that there is a Java update available.

What are Javas and should I update?

[ChuckFickens]

Java is a programming language that is used for a lot of applications on your computer. yes it is required and yes it is safe so let it upgrade.

the only issue with the Java upgrades is that it installs the new version, but does not remove the old version. If, after the update, you go to add remove programs in your control panel and look through the list you may see several Java version listed as installed, it is perfectly safe to remove all but the latest one (though if your not sure about doing that then it's also fine just to leave them installed)

[anotheoldgit]

Thank you so much Chuck for your very precise answer to my question.

I will now go ahead as you have instructed.