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Is Java Runtime necessary for the FF browser to operate properly?

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Flewz
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I'm not having any particular problems with Java on my system. I would like to get rid of it for security reasons, but I don't want to affect my FF browser if it needs Java Runtime to work correctly. I just would like to know if removing Java will adversely effect the browser in any way.

I'm not having any particular problems with Java on my system. I would like to get rid of it for security reasons, but I don't want to affect my FF browser if it needs Java Runtime to work correctly. I just would like to know if removing Java will adversely effect the browser in any way.

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No. You do not need the JRE plugin installed. You can disable that plugin via Tools > Add-ons > Plugins or uninstall Java if you're sure that you won't visit websites that need it.

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cor-el
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No. You do not need the JRE plugin installed. You can disable that plugin via Tools > Add-ons > Plugins or uninstall Java if you're sure that you won't visit websites that need it.

Flewz
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Thanks Cor-el. I didn't want to cause any problems by uninstalling and I just wasn't sure. Have a great holiday will ya!!