Java 8.40

[Maik]

Java JRE 8.40
freeware, released 03/0315

If you need Java the latest version is available for download from: http://java.com/en/download/

Unwanted "Extras"
Oracle has long included pre-checked options with the updates.  Although most people do not need Java on their computer, there are some programs and games that require Java.  In the event you need to continue using Java, How-to Geek discovered a little-known and  unpublicized option in the Java Control Panel to suppress the offers for the pre-checked unwanted extras.
 
1.Launch the Windows Start menu
 2.Click on Programs
 3.Find the Java program listing
 4.Click Configure Java to launch the Java Control Panel
 5.Click the Advanced tab and go to the "Miscellaneous" section at the bottom.
 6.Check the box by the “Suppress sponsor offers when installing or updating Java” option and click OK

http://securitygarden.blogspot.gr/p/blog-page_18.html


If you play Minecraft this article from How-To Geek might be of interest: Minecraft Doesn’t Need Java Installed Anymore, It’s Time to Uninstall Java

[TonyKath]

Thanks Maik,

The Suppress Sponsors tip is very useful.  We only have java on the laptop now because of a visiting Minecraft player.  However the HTG advice on using the Minecraft native Java although a great idea is totally baffling.

Tony