Sunday, January 13, 2013

How to disable Java in your browser

 Seem to get a lot of E-mails on how to disable java, So here it is.

Chrome

Chrome will notify you before it downloads or runs Java content. I am  reasonably sure this will prevent security issues.
     
For further protection users can enter"about:plugins" in the address bar to enable and/or disable Java and other plugins. There is a single entry for Java identified as "Java TM" that can be disabled for complete protection in Chrome.

FireFox

Firefox plugin options can be located in "Tools - > Add-ons -> Plugins". There will be one or more Java entries: Examples include "Java Deployment Toolkit" and "Java Platform". I suggest disabling all Java related plugins to ensure your computer’s safety.
For more about Java on Firefox see Firefox’s support website.

Internet Explorer

If you are running versions 8, 9, or 10 you can use this method:
  • Open your Internet Explorer
  • Click the gear icon in the top right of the browser to open the settings menu
  • Click on " Manage add-ons"
  • In the left sidebar of the Manage Add-ons window that appears use the drop down box at the bottom to change to "All  add-ons".
  • Select each add-on that begins with "Java(tm)" and use the " disable " button that appears at the bottom of the window above the close button
Alternatively Microsoft provides this knowledgebase article that is said to work for all Internet Explorer versions on all versions of Windows. Care should be taken when using this method since it involves editing the Windows registry.

Opera

To disable Java under Opera:
  • Open your web browser
  • Type "opera:plugins" in the address bar and press the Enter key
  • Locate Java(TM) within the list (there may be several listed items)
  • Click "Disable"

Safari

Visit http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5241 for more information.

Android & iOS

Your device does not natively support Java in the web browser.

Lynx

You’re probably good to go already.

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