How to disable Java (32-bits) updates on Windows 7 x64

To disable Java updates I tried to make it in common way – I have opened Control panel, selected Java (32-bit), in tab “Update” checked off “Check for Updates Automatically” and pressed Ok. But when I opened it again, this value was again “On” (Drawing 1).

Drawing 1. Java Update settings
Drawing 1. Java Update settings

So I decided to see in Windows Registry.

So open Registry Editor (push Win+R, enter Regedit and press Ok), go to Registry node “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\JavaSoft\Java Update\Policy”, choose “EnableJavaUpdate” and set it value data to “0” (without quotes) (Drawing 2)

Drawing 2. Regedit Java node
Drawing 2. Regedit Java node

 

After these action there’s no more update option in Java. And no updates it makes. It saves traffic.

Drawing 3. No Java updates
Drawing 3. No Java updates

 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *