Java interfering with website

[filthiestfis]

I recently installed a Java update and ever since when I've entered a certain website, and click on a link it automatically closes itself. What do I needd to do to change this?

[BillySugger]

Have you tried uninstalling the update & then reinstalling it ? Works for a lot of things

[Gromit]

Have you tried it with a different browser? Does it have the same problem?

[filthiestfis]

Yes I have tried it with IE and Firefox and the same thing happens. I want to uninstall the update but I cant find Jave when I go to START and then ALL PROGRAMS. Its not on the list. Someone help please.

[BillySugger]

The update will be in add or remove programs in the control panel in XP , programs & features in Vista . Select it & then uninstall

[filthiestfis]

Thanks Billysugger. All working now after removing the update. What does JAVA do anyway? Is it important to have it?

[BillySugger]

Glad it's sorted , I just copied this bit :
In a nutshell...

1) Java is a programing language.
2) What's installed on your pc is considered the "JVM" or Java Virtual Machine.
3) It's the "client" pieces needed to run java programs from a website.
4) Previous versions are typically not uninstalled, because different web-based programs may require different versions of the Java client.
5) Multiple versions can co-exist on the same machine with RELATIVELY minor conflicts.

6) by default install, the java client will periodically check for available updates, which are released roughly every month or so.

7) You can turn off the update though. Go into CONTROL PANEL, and click the JAVA icon. Depending on your current version the option to turn off auto-updating of java is typically on the "Advanced" or "Updates" tab.

There's really no need to constantly update it, any web-based program which requires it, will prompt you when an update is absolutely required.