Disable Java in Internet Explorer 9

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With recent security vulnerabilities, I’ve been talking many people through disabling Java in Internet Explorer 9.  This page serves as a quick visual reference point for disabling Java in Internet Explorer 9.
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If you want to disable Java from your webbrowser, there are two methods to quickly accomplish this.  The first and easiest is the the Java Control Panel. This method is only available if you have Java 7 Update 10 since this is when they introduced the option in the Java Control Panel. If you do not have Update 10, you can use Method 2 to disable Java from your browser.
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You can also set the security to High in the Java Control Panel instead of disabling it. This will require self-signed/unsigned applets to request permission before running and may be a slightly better option for those who need to be able to use Java in the browser for work purposes.[/stextbox]

Method 1:  Java Control Panel

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Click on Start then type: control java then click on the Java icon to launch Java’s control panel


 
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Click on the Security tab, uncheck the Enable Java content in web browsers and click Apply.


 
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You will get prompted for permissions to make changes to computer. If you choose no, it will only affect the currently logged on user. If you click Yes, all users will have Java disabled on your computer. Then you will be shown a finish screen. Just click OK. Then click OK again to close java control panel.

 

Method 2:  Internet Explorer Manage Add-ons

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Click on the cog wheel at the far right of the Internet Explorer 9 main window.


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Click on the Programs tab and then choose Manage Add-ons


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In the left pane, click Toolbars and Extensions. In the right pane, under Oracle America, Inc., choose everything in that category and click Disable all at the bottom.