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What is the Java Console 6.0.32 add-on in Firefox?

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Jram1001
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After I updated Java, I opened Firefox and it Firefox told me that a program wanted to install the update that is above. I just wanted to ask is it safe? And if it is, do I need it enabled for websites that run Java

After I updated Java, I opened Firefox and it Firefox told me that a program wanted to install the update that is above. I just wanted to ask is it safe? And if it is, do I need it enabled for websites that run Java

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Swarnava Sengupta
Swarnava Sengupta
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Yes its safe and you should go ahead and install,

cor-el
cor-el
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You only need the Java Console extension (Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) if you want to check and debug Java applets.
So there is not need to install the Java Console extension as a normal user.

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