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Is Java Plug-in 12.4.1. safe to download and install?

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I am prompted to download and install Java Plug - in 12.4.1. Is this safe to do?

I am prompted to download and install Java Plug - in 12.4.1. Is this safe to do?

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Depends. The legitimate java plug-in is safe to install, but some websites use fake pop-up windows to trick you into downloading software that isn't actually java. You can download java from http://java.com/en/.

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Depends. The legitimate java plug-in is safe to install, but some websites use fake pop-up windows to trick you into downloading software that isn't actually java. You can download java from http://java.com/en/.