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Posted by Drew on May 30, 2006, 8:15 am
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I can see the need to get a new version of Java. My immediate question is
what will happen if I clear the cache on my present version? There must be
a hundred or more applets in there. Don't I need them?
Drew
>
> | I have two instances of the subject virus on my computer. My virus
> program
> | (Computer Associates) won't remove it.
> | When I go to the CA web site it advises me to go to the "Java Plug-in
> | Control Panel" > Cache tab and to clear the Cache.
> |
> | Is there any downside to clearing the Java cache?
> |
> | Thanks
> |
> | Drew
> |
>
> If you are using any version of Sun Java that is prior to JRE Version 5.0,
> then you are strongly urged to remove any/all versions that are prior to
> JRE/JSE
> Version 5.0. There are vulnerabilities in them and they are actively
> being exploited.
> It is possible that is how you got infected with malware.
>
> Therefore, it is highly suggested that if there are any prior versions of
> Sun Java
> to Version 5 on the PC that they be removed and Sun Java JRE/JSE Version
> 5.0 Update 7
> be installed ASAP.
>
> http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp
>
> 1) Dump the contents of your IE cache -
> Start --> settings --> control panel --> Internet options -->
> delete files
>
> 2) Dump the contents of the Mozilla FireFox Cache { if you use
> FireFox }
> Tools --> Options --> Privacy --> Cache --> Clear
>
> 3) Dump the contents of your Sun Java cache -
> Start --> settings --> control panel --> Java applet --> cache -->
> clear
> or
> Start --> settings --> control panel --> Java applet -->
> general --> settings -->
> delete files
>
> 4) Re-scan your system using your anti virus software.
>
>
> --
> Dave
> http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
> http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm
>
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