I love to play runescape and i know that i most download java but i'm afraid to slow down my computer.?

Question

The problem is that i don't have money to buy an anti-virus scan software for protecting my computer what i most do? please i need help.

Answer 1

just download it, java will only run for example when you play runescape or similar things that use java, other then that it wont do a thing.

you dont need any anti-virus to download java

Answer 2

You can play Runescape but not slow down your computer at all.



If you download the game client from here: http://www.runescape.com/downloads.ws then there is no need to download java at all.



Also, if your pc runs Vista or Windows 7, you can download a totally free anti virus program by Microsoft called Microsoft Security Essentials. Download it from here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/products/security-essentials I recently bought a new desktop PC and got free anti-virus software with it, but my laptop still works fine and I use Microsoft Security Essentials on that and it works great. It is regularly updated aswell to give your computer great protection.



Hope I helped :D

Answer 3

I really don't know where people get these weird ideas from or listen

to people who haven't got a clue what they're talking about.



Java does NOT slow your computer down. You need it to play the game.



Also AV programs have nothing to do with it either!



All you need is Microsoft's Security Essentials.



That and the OS Firewall will protect you and it's all I have used for the

past 3 years and have had no problems doing so!



http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/products/security-essentials

Answer 4

if you use Linux mint you would ALREADY have java installed and you wouldn't have to worry about your computer slowing down because it's secure enough that you don't need ANTI virus yeah but since you can't *easily* try Linux mint on your computer i would suggest you try a program called Wubi that lets you run a somewhat similar system and you can play any java game on it without slowing down the rest of your computer here

http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/windows-installer



ok there is a program called Wubi which let's you run a whole 'nother system while safely keeping Windows what it /really/ does is add a few big files in a special folder and you can remove it within windows add remove programs within 4 seconds here it is

http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/w… BTW it is a small file so it won't take but 10 seconds to download



and here is what you should do with Wubi >>>



you can remove this program with Windows add/remove progams in control panel in 4 seconds



open it just double click the Wubi.exe

select 7 or more for the install size 7 should be plenty tho

Where it says DESKTOP

select -- X-ubuntu from the list -- its the one under Ubuntu i just emphasized the X

so select Xubuntu

ok now enter a password and click install now it will take about 40 minutes to download just wait

go watch tv or something

now when it says restart -- do so BUT be sure to select Xubuntu from the list that comes up meaning do not boot into Windows (yet)

so when you restart your computer you should see a menu that says Windows and Xubuntu on this menu select Xubuntu



now wait for Xubuntu to install its all automatic and you don't have to do anything at this point

now when it finishes installing just reboot but this time go into Windows one more time and

DEFRAGMENT



to do this go to Start > um... just if its vista or 7 search for Defrag and you should find it and then click Defragment on the C:/ drive

very important that you do this so that it can run at better speeds



then you can reboot into Xubuntu and enjoy a virus free environment and have a fast computer

Answer 5

No, it gained't. Java isn't malware and is known by utilising software companies. till you get some type of software conflict, it really is really not likely, it gained't harm it in any respect. have interesting on RuneScape!

Answer 6

You dont need money, many anti virus's offer free versions which offer a more than suitable level of protection.



I personally recommend AVG antivirus, just google it. (but there are others out there)



Also download spybot search and destroy. That is a good tool for removing spyware.

Answer 7

It won't slow down your computer.