Be careful on Java update

In recent years bundling******ware with software updates has become more and more popular... I watch the update and when it says "Downloading ____" (not the program being updated) I will kill the update then go back and see where I missed a check box.

For example, A recent Adobe reader update wanted to download McAffee.. I am very very much against McAffee (and not for the reasons you might think) I have two reasons one being that it takes too much CPU Time. The other I will not tell you for legal reasons (I do not wish to be sued).

But this bundling is becoming more and more popular.

I think they need to outlaw it. Or at least require that the DEFAULT option on the approval page is "Decline" (Add******Ware { } instead of Add******ware {X}.

I have actually deleted some not-all that useful (But still useful) stuff and/or chosen alternative software because of this on a few occasions.

Uninstall JAVA, whether you have Windows or MAC. Just get rid of JAVA. JAVA is a malware magnet and one of the biggest targets of Malware writers.

We removed JAVA from nearly all of our PCs where I work (over 1100), and I removed it from all of my home machines over a year ago. Have yet to see a need for it at home or work.

I read a good article in USA Today a few years ago explaining that you probably no longer need Java at all. I ditched it with no change in my usual computing whatsoever. So try deleting the entire program.

I think they must make their money now by collecting fees for sneaking garbage onto unsuspecting computers.

This link might help to avoid that in the future.

They keep making the boxes (already checked) smaller.

Yes I am aware of those little insidious check boxes and I'm generally quite careful about them. Don't know how I missed any this time around.

A lot of times, boxws for extra "features" are already checked. You have to be careful.