Users redirected to java.com to install the latest version when opening any applet

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    • Type: Bug
    • Resolution: Not an Issue
    • Priority: P2
    • None
    • Affects Version/s: 7u40, 7u45
    • Component/s: deploy
    • Environment:

      7u40

    • x86
    • os_x, windows_7

      A user reported the following:
      "I'm unnecessarily being directed to java update that can wait. I am thwarted from going into bank account and other links because of the nuisance you people are creating. I am fed up. Pl. leave me alone and I will do it when necessary."
      This issue need immediate attention as a large amount of incidents are reported through the java.com support channel.
      Also, this is reported with:
      Java version 7u40
      OS: Mac OSX, Windows 7,
      Browsers: Safari, Firefox, IE and Chrome

            Assignee:
            David Dehaven (Inactive)
            Reporter:
            Shakeel Rehman (Inactive)
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