How to Disable Java

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Close any open browser windows.

   This will help ensure that there are no conflicts when closing Java.
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   Step 2: Open the Java Control Panel.

   You can find this Control Panel in both Windows and Mac:
   Windows
   - Open the Control Panel from the Start menu.
   
   Windows
   8.1 users can right-click on the Start button.
   
   Switch the Control Panel view to Large icons or Small icons using the drop-down menu in the upper-right corner.
   
   Select the Java option to open the Java Control Panel.
   
   Mac
   - Click the Apple menu and select System Preferences.
   
   Click the Java icon to open the Java Control Panel. , You can select this at the top of the window. , This will disable Java.
   
   Click the Apply button to save the changes. , Use the instructions in the sections below to completely disable Java.
   
   If you are using Internet Explorer, Java will be completely disabled after performing the steps above. , This will load the Chrome plugins list. , This will disable Java., This will ensure that your settings take effect. , This will load the Firefox add-ons manager. , This will list all of your installed plugins. , Set the drop-down menu to "Never Activate".
   
   The word "(disabled)" will appear next to the "Java (TM) Platform" entry. , This will ensure that your settings take effect.,, Click the Manage Website Settings... button. , This will load a list of sites that Java is currently allowed on. , This will disable Java on any website that isn't on the list.
   
   Click Done when you're finished., This will ensure that your settings take effect.
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   Step 3: Open the Security tab.

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   Step 4: Uncheck the "Enable Java content in the browser" box.

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   Step 5: Continue to disable Java in your browser.

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   Step 6: Open Chrome and type .chrome://plugins/ into the address bar.

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   Step 7: Click the Disable link in the "Java(TM)" section.

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   Step 8: Restart Chrome.

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   Step 9: Open Firefox and type .about:addons into the address bar.

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    Step 10: Select the "Plugins" section.

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    Step 11: Find the "Java (TM) Platform" entry.

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    Step 12: Restart Firefox.

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    Step 13: Click the "Safari" menu and select "Preferences".

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    Step 14: Click the "Security" tab.

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    Step 15: Select "Java" from the left frame.

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    Step 16: Click the "When visiting other website" pop-out menu and select "Block".

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    Step 17: Restart Safari.

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