Java runtime plugin 14.9 is installed on my Mac 10.8, but the plugin status report from Mozilla says I need to update it. How do I resolve this?
Mozilla's plugin status report says that I need to update Java Runtime Environment, and that I am running version 14.9.0. But when I download the update, all I get is "Java 8 Update 40", which my computer says is an older version. I can't find any info on a later version than 14.9. Nor can I find this plugin in my computer -- it does not appear in the System Preferences window, or in the Applications Folder (including in Utilities). How do I clear this up? (Note: I disabled Firewall).
Chosen solution
As a Windows user, I have to plead ignorance about those specific details of OSX. Hopefully you'll get help from the Apple experts.
Read this answer in context 0Additional System Details
Installed Plug-ins
- Amazon MP3 Downloader Plugin 1.0.17
- The Flip4Mac WMV Plugin allows you to view Windows Media content using QuickTime.
- Displays Java applet content, or a placeholder if Java is not installed.
- The QuickTime Plugin allows you to view a wide variety of multimedia content in web pages. For more information, visit the QuickTime Web site.
- Shockwave Flash 17.0 r0
- 5.1.30514.0
- iPhoto6
Application
- Firefox 36.0.4
- User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10.8; rv:36.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/36.0
- Support URL: https://support.mozilla.org/1/firefox/36.0.4/Darwin/en-US/
Extensions
- Xmarks 4.3.6 (foxmarks@kei.com)
Javascript
- incrementalGCEnabled: True
Graphics
- adapterDescription:
- adapterDeviceID: 0x9488
- adapterDrivers:
- adapterRAM:
- adapterVendorID: 0x1002
- driverDate:
- driverVersion:
- info: {u'AzureCanvasBackend': u'quartz', u'AzureFallbackCanvasBackend': u'none', u'AzureContentBackend': u'quartz', u'AzureSkiaAccelerated': 0}
- numAcceleratedWindows: 0
- numAcceleratedWindowsMessage: [u'']
- numTotalWindows: 1
- webglRenderer: ATI Technologies Inc. -- ATI Radeon HD 4670 OpenGL Engine
- windowLayerManagerRemote: False
- windowLayerManagerType: Basic
Modified Preferences
Misc
- User JS: Yes
- Accessibility: No
Helpful Reply
Hmm, Java 8 Update 40 should be the current version for both Windows and Mac. Do you recall where you got a version 14.9 -- was it part of an Apple update instead of coming from Oracle (which now operates java.com)?
I see similar threads on Apple's discussion forums but can't personally confirm whether the solutions work. For example:
Question owner
Jscher2000, thx so much for this. The 1st link seemed more useful to me at this point -- but I got stuck at not being able to locate "Devices" either in System Pref's or in Applications/Utilities. It just doesn't show up. I sent CBella a response with my latest dilemma. I really appreciate you fast response.
I also tried going into Utilities/Terminal (another option some have suggested), but I always get stuck at the password -- I am using the password I always use for changes in this computer, but it is not accepted.
Chosen Solution
As a Windows user, I have to plead ignorance about those specific details of OSX. Hopefully you'll get help from the Apple experts.
Question owner
Jescher2000, in case you don't see my other post, I just wanted to let you know that my issues are finally resolved. The old Java is out, the new is in! And no more spinning wheel -- so far.
The link you provided, and the follow ups they gave, worked for me.
I appreciate your help.