Yes, both work here just fine.

I updated to Firefox 8, however, the Java Console 6.0.29 is disabled, even though I tried to enable it when Firefox 8 install came back with a dialog box showing the plugins that were installed by 3rd part software.

When I go to the Java web page to check Java - Java works. Also, when trying to use a Java based web site, this too seems to work.

So what is the purpose of Java Console 6.0.29 plugin and should I be concerned that is is disabled?

Thank you

Java Console
Unless you do Java programming/development or debug Java applets on web pages, you do not need Java Console. Java update will install a new Java Console with each update. Removing the Java Console extensions has no effect on the functioning of Java for web browsing. You can see, but not remove, the Java Console extensions in Add-ons > Extensions. Java Console extensions can be safely removed manually by following the instructions in this article:

• http://kb.mozillazine.org/Java#Multiple_Java_Console_extensions

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Just to recap, the Java Console 6.0.29 plugin will stay disabled until a new update is available. Given that it is disabled, I see no reason to go through a manual uninstall of this plugin. Is there any good reason to manually uninstall this disabled plugin?

Thank you

1. Java Console is an Extension (not a Plugin) installed by Java.
2. As far as I know, Firefox will disable the Java Console in all future releases. Those who need it can go to Add-ons > Extensions and click the "Enable" button or choose to enable it at install/update of Firefox.
3. Java will install a new Java Console extension into Firefox with each update.
4. You may accumulate old Java Console extensions as the Java update does not always delete the old ones.
   • In my opinion, it is best to check and delete any old versions of Java Console (follow instructions in the article that I posted above).
   • You do not need to delete old versions of Java Console if having out-dated extensions/junk on your system does not concern you.
5. Firefox 8 and future versions will present a screen when installing or updating, giving the user the choice of enabling or disabling Add-ons. Extensions installed by third-party applications (i.e., Java) will automatically be disabled unless you choose to enable them at install/update or by going to Add-ons > Extensions.
   • See --> Add-ons are disabled after updating Firefox

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