Shahid Anjum asks:
Java slows down my Internet experience and crashes often. So is there any alternative to Java or can I use Internet without it?
14 Answers -
Mike
June 21, 2012Java is a platform used for application and is rarely if at all used on the web. I believe you can safely uninstall Java unless you have some software install that requires it.
On the web you will mostly encounter JavaScript which is unrelated to the Java Runtime installed on your system.
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June 22, 2012The easiest thing is to use a second browser (maybe IE or Firefox) when you need Java (which is rare), and disable it in Chrome. You can disable it in Chrome by going to chrome://plugins/ , looking for Java, and clicking the “disable” links.
Ravi Meena
June 22, 2012There are two types of java web programs -
1) java applet – this runs on your computer and requires java to be installed on your computer
2) java servlet – this runs on server side and does not need java to be installed on your computer
now, there are not many sites that use java applet these days, but Government of India websites relies heavily on java applets and they will require java to be installed on your computer. there is no list of sites that use java applets so it is better to leave java installed on your system. but if it is making your system too slow then it is better to uninstall it.
Yogesh Verma
June 22, 2012yes for sure
there are not much site out which need java support
there are few like http://www.savevid.com , http://www.keepvid.com
i have been browsing without java for years and i never needed it
Manide
June 22, 2012Hi Shahid,
Why did you install Java? Did you really need it? Or somebody told you “install Java, you never know… maybe someday you’ll need it”…
Seriously, if you’re not sure you need Java, you’d better uninstall it. Before, check your games requirements (in case you play games on your PC) – some of them need Java. Also, there are websites where you need Java (a notice on those websites should informs you).
Whatever you’ll do, just let us know.
C
June 22, 2012You can still browse the web.However, you will be unable to browse the website which required Java.
Did you try to uninstall the Java and do a fresh install after that?
This most likely will cure your problem.
gpvprasad
June 22, 2012You just need Java when you are having web pages running java. Most of web pages now are running adobe flash and in near future they are moving to HTML5. So I guess you don’t need java. Unless you are doing some Java development.
Laga Mahesa
June 22, 2012Kill it, you won’t miss it. I have java installed for development but have the plugins disabled or removed entirely.
shaurya boogie
June 22, 2012yes u can but a few stuff might not run.
KamilKozyra
June 22, 2012Does this help? – ask-leo.com/what_is_java_and_what_will_happen_if_i_uninstall_it.html
Ben
June 22, 2012Try various browsers.
Oron
June 22, 2012As others have said, it depends on the site. For most personal uses Java is not needed, but there are some business/govt applications that rely on Java applets, and the occasional legacy application (education, old internet games) which use it as well. I’ve found that I can live without Java most of the time, but every once in a while (a cople of times a year?) I come across a site that requires it and need to choose between installing it or doing without. Give it a go and find out for yourself!
ryandigweed0
June 22, 2012Well you can uninstall Java, but then a couple of websites, web apps and stuff will not load on the websites.
uninstall and install the Chrome browser. If you’re opening too many tabs, then that could be the issue why your Java addon is crashing.
FIDELIS
June 22, 2012Hello, for a short and to the point explanation on what java does/is you can visit the next link:
http://www.java-samples.com/showtutorial.php?tutorialid=26
You can experience your internet without java and have no issues. The only way you will experience problems online with regards to java is if you if you like playing online games based on java. There are also some apps based on java. Here is an example:
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/online/
Just to cover your bases, I would suggest trying the following tool named javara. It uninstalls old versions of java and once it is done, you can install the most recent version of it. Most times when doing this, it will solve any problems that java might be causing. It is worth a try:
http://singularlabs.com/software/javara/