java blocked

[sArA]

Have you run a virus check? There's a slim chance it could be a trojan masquerading as a familiar program.

I can't see why you'd need java at all on this forum so it's a mystery as to why it keeps popping up.

I'll re run the updates and do another scan,...see if that helps.

I don't get it either.....its popped up when replying to a thread as well...

[4play]

yeah im thinking a trojan as well. java should not be asking for access to the internet.

the update utility is called jucheck.exe thats the only part that should need internet connectivity.

try something like
http://java.sun.com/applets/jdk/1.4/.../example1.html
and see if java needs to connect to the internet to run the applet.

[sArA]

@ 4play Ok..will check out the java applets site you suggest....


edit: tried the test, java doesn't pop up on that......


Just ran a AV check with full updates on symantec corp edition Av and found nothing...btw.

gonna run an online trojan/av check and see if there is something that my av hasn't picked up...

[4play]

check your running processes for something out of place or something that contains the word java.

also check msconfig /startup(tab) the only item with java in it should be jushed the update utility.

i would also suggest you block java at your firewall and see what information it contains about it like where the file is located this will help.

[sArA]

Did I mention that I am running azureus which needs Java..

Still, the fact is, it never used to do this......now it does....so something is wrong.

I have done a Trojan check....nothing

I am now trying several things.....

running peer guardian again....
blocked java in sygate firewall...(this has not affected azureus btw)

No pop ups yet...but only did it 5 mins ago.....will wait and see.....

btw...thanks people for the helpful suggestions

[tesco]

Have you tried a spyware scan at all? and also post a hijackthis! log.

[sArA]

Have you tried a spyware scan at all? and also post a hijackthis! log.

Yep run latest update of adaware......gonna install spybot as well.....

erm...what do you mean by a 'hijackthis log'?

[baccyman]

you can download hijack this from here just scroll down untill you see it

http://www.richardthelionhearted.com...ionhearted.com

[sArA]

you can download hijack this from here just scroll down untill you see it

http://www.richardthelionhearted.com...ionhearted.com

Ok...will do.....cos its still doing it and its ignoring the 'dont show this again' checkbox

[baccyman]

have you tried uninstalling the java and re install a new copy maybe something as simple as that might work