How to Uninstall a Java Console Add-On

A Java console add-on prompts for an installation when you go to a website that requires Java to run. Java is a small program installed on Web browsers to enhance the experience of surfing the Internet. With Java, animations and videos are possible. One common issue with Java is that when an updated version comes out, it doesn't uninstall or remove earlier versions. It simply installs itself on top of previous versions. This can create issues in Web browsing because some websites are only compatible with some versions of Java. Remove earlier versions through the Add/Remove programs tool.

Instructions

1. Click the "Start" button. For Windows 7 and Vista, the "Start" button is the circular button on the lower left corner of the screen with the Windows logo.

2. Type "appwiz.cpl" without the quotation marks in the "Search Programs and Files" box. For Windows XP and earlier operating systems, click "Run" then type "appwiz.cpl." Press "Enter" to open the "Add/Remove Programs" tool.

3. Click any programs listed that start with "Java." This could be "Java 2 Runtime," "Java Update" or something similar. Click "Uninstall" to proceed with the uninstallation. For Windows XP, the option to click is "Remove." If several Java programs are installed and you wish to remove them all, click "Uninstall" or "Remove" until all Java software is uninstalled.

References

• Java: How Do I Uninstall Java On My Windows Computer?
• Microsoft: Uninstall or Change a Program
• Microsoft; How to Change or Remove a Program In Windows XP; July 2010