Print - How can I uninstall the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM) from Windows XP?

A. You might want to remove the Microsoft JVM, which Microsoft no longer supports, in favor of the more recent Sun Microsystems JVM. To remove the Microsoft JVM, perform the following steps:

From the Start menu, select Run.

Enter the command

RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall

to start the uninstall process

Click Yes to the confirmation, then select Reboot.
After the machine restarts, delete the following items:
- the \%systemroot%\java folder
- java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder
- jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder
- The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey
- The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)

Microsoft Java is now removed. You can download Sun's newer JVM for Windows at http://java.sun.com/getjava/index.html.

Reader Comments

Followed procedure as outlined. Installed 1.4.1_02 SUN JVM and enabled for Netscape and Latest version of IE. When I go to a Web Page in IE with a Java Applet I still get a prompt to install Microsoft Java Virtual Machine and the Java Applet will not display even if I select OK. What is the problem?

Dan Haynes -March 12, 2003

It is a big mistake to uninstall microsoft java vm. Microsoft java vm is working a lot more efficiently than the Sun java vm. When I use Sun java vm I am not able to run web icq and when it runs, it uses 98%cpu on AMD XP 2400+ cpu! all the time etc. No wonder Sun is trying to stop microsoft, because microsoft java vm is working a lot better. I also have read on the mailing lists etc. that Sun java vm is causing problems at online gaming sites like yahoo etc. too. Just trouble...

Evren Yurtesen -August 10, 2003

This procedure seems to work for NT4, as well. But, it does not work for Win2k - any ideas on how to do that?

Brian T. Rowe -September 08, 2003

Is it necessary to uninstall the MJVM from Windows 98 SE? If so is the procedure the same.

Colin Lambert -September 29, 2003

You might try in IE going to Tools\Options, Advanced tab, find the Java (Sun) entry, and check the box "Use Java 2 v1.4.1 for (requires restart)". I would advise closing all browser windows before doing this, and do a full reboot after doing it, just to be safe.
Matthew Adams -October 02, 2003

Is removal process same for other versions of Windows like 9x/Me? Users operating other versions besides XP might also want to remove MS JavaVM, so why did author only specify XP? This is ambiguous and needs clarification or editor's note. Also, I was unable to find \%systemroot% file and others mentioned from Start/Search/(file name), how come? So, if I am using Win Me is the uninstall process the same, and how do I find the 'systemroot' files?
Dana Schwartz -October 04, 2003

When following your instructions above, step 4 says to delete items were to I go to remove those items? Thanks
steve -October 16, 2003

I am having a problem with a Trojan "thesten" that I believe MS java is allowing in. I am showing as having ver 5.0.3810.0 Should I update and if so how do I remove the existing version. Running Win ME
Eric Wright -October 17, 2003

The information in #38206 looks like it might have been helpful - if only the popup ad wasn't plastered over the command text line I need. As the page stands, it's useless.
Kurt Colborn -October 19, 2003

Some applets are written in J++ and will require you to have microsoft jvm. Try the uninstall and reinstall with jvm 5.00.3805.
sam -October 21, 2003

You have an addvertisment covering the runcommand #2
Don Brown -October 23, 2003

You have an addvertisment covering part of the run command
Don Brown -October 23, 2003

your site appears to TRY to help others. However in document #38206 the darn advertisements keep overlapping the wording and I had to sit and wait for a smaller ad before being able to view ALL the wording. I tried to e-mail a copy of the instructions (who knows when it will come thru)
joe -October 23, 2003

your site appears to TRY to help others. However in document #38206 the darn advertisements keep overlapping the wording and I had to sit and wait for a smaller ad before being able to view ALL the wording. I tried to e-mail a copy of the instructions (who knows when it will come thru)
joe -October 23, 2003

Great info! A few weeks ago I read it and considered making the change. It seems I should have done it then - as you now have a large ad displayed that covers up part of the command line to be run. Bad taste I can live with, but to render the content of the page useless is just plain BAD!!!!
Mike Hickenlooper -October 24, 2003

How do I delete the listed items?
Dan Service -October 28, 2003

I entered RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java nothing happend?????
Jeffrey Matthew -October 29, 2003

I cannot find the below to delete them..........? the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder
William Gatchell -October 31, 2003

Your advertisement on this page for 1&1(?) overlays the line of code that I'm supposed to type in to remove Java from my system. Very annoying!
Keivan Jinnah -November 01, 2003

Can I remove Microsoft Java from Windows 2000 SP4 and install Sun's Java?.
Percy -November 03, 2003

This won't work for me, because the Windows Server 2003 ad is in the way of the command line, after step #2. My PC doesn't know what to run. Thanks, Jim Hood
Jim Hood -November 03, 2003

Good stuff. My typing speed is back to normal... Thanks!
george -November 11, 2003

I followed the instructions for uninstallation of the old version but apparently the .dll file cannot be found, how do i uninstall it myself ?
Adrian Troalic -November 12, 2003

Thank you SO much, John Savill! I was constantly getting my browser Hi-Jacked by "Global Finder", and other nasty Spy Ware inducing websites and search engines. They were planting Trojans in my system, left and right! I looked around on the internet, and found that they were entering my system from (the no-longer-supported) Microsoft Java Virtual Machine. You have helped me get rid of JVM... Thank you so much!
Edward Boning -November 16, 2003

Trying To uninstall microsoft V/M I get the this message If Component is uninstalled microsoft internet exploere will not be able to download from w.w.w DO YOU WANT UNINSTALL MICROSOFT V/M If i do uninstall how do i get to download the Sun's NEWER JMV FOR WINDOWS if microsoft IE WILL NOT WORK TO GET ON THE INTERNET?
Colin Minett -November 22, 2003

I dont wanna accidently screw up my Java 1.4.2_02 though by doing this,i dunno if the 2 java folders are in the same spot or not...... I use MYIE2 with Java 1.4.2_02 and dont wanna mess ne thing up! Thanx dues Donny :) HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!
The Dude -November 24, 2003

As M$ no longer service Microsoft JVM and therefore by logic, I assume that it is no longer required for all purposes, why should I replace it with Sun Microsystem's JVM? Or is there a necessity to have one of them installed for my computer to work correctly? Your Comment is requested,
Mike Werner -November 25, 2003

In my case I had the entire java sdk installed, I work with it see :-). So to enable the plugin to work go to Start >> Settings >> Control Panel >> Click the Java Plugin Icon. On the 'Basic' tab make sure the 'Enable Java Plugin' checkbox is checkd. Then click the 'Browser' tab, (this lets you choose which browser you would like the plugin to run) make sure the 'Microsoft Internet Explorer' checkbox is checked and you should be set. Hope it helps
George T -November 25, 2003

"Thanks and keep up the good work"!
Jimmy C Poulos -November 26, 2003

Could you please send me how can I remove JVM from Windows ME thank you
belinda -November 29, 2003

Dear Sir, I have problem locating the java file, after the Run, a message "Unable to Locate INF file "java.inf."" Please advise. Thank you.
Ching Yeh -November 29, 2003

Same problem here. I have installed (even re-installed) 1.4.1_02 SUN JVM, after destalling MSJVM as told and no java applet will work. Everything used to work fine before. How do I repair knowing that I disabled system restore for security reasons.
le paro -December 03, 2003

Done this: Enter the command RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall How do I do the following?: delete the following items: the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) thanks
AS -December 06, 2003

step 4 says to delete various items, where do you find these items?? I tried search with no effect. Help...
Kevin White -December 08, 2003

What does this stuff mean, please? : the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder I'm at a loss to understand what the System Root folder is. Me no can find! Thanks
ron -December 08, 2003

you and all your mates should be knighted instead of mick jagger for service to computer illiterate people like me.thank youy very much for your help,websites and time.
dave rose -December 14, 2003

I know I have the JVM installed and when I run the specified command I receive the following error "java.inf not found" which make the article useless
matursoft -December 14, 2003

How do I remove it from Windows 2000?
asdf -December 16, 2003

The fix above only mentions Win Xp - the site that redirected me to this one mentioned a fix for those still operating Win98SE - is that correct?
Graeme Weatherspoon -December 16, 2003

Believe it or not, there's a giant AD for Athalon something on the page which has the link that you have to copy to remove MS Java. It covers the last part of the address, making it impossible to copy.
Ted Bove -December 16, 2003

RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall
java -December 18, 2003

RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall
java -December 18, 2003

Usefull. Thanks
Kees -December 18, 2003

Good Day, I recently had to get rid of msconfd.dll by using ypur coolwebshreder, now I get the error msg cant run C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\ctrlpan.dll, is this a variant, also im running windows 95, any ideas please. Thank You and Merry Christmas
Bill Van Elkan -December 21, 2003

Where does one go to delete the specified items?
qwerty -December 23, 2003

I followed your procedure for deleting microsoft jvm and instaling Sun JVM. Now i get a prompt to reinstall Microsoft JVM. How di I get this to stop? Every time i turn on my computer
Tim Bermudez -December 26, 2003

How do I remove the following: The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
Joseph Helpern -December 27, 2003

I am always grateful for any help with fixing computer problems, because I am hopeless at figuring out problems by myself. However, I need very detailed, step by step instructions to get problems fixed. I tried to remove Microsoft JVM using your instructions. I got lost after rebooting. I need to know how to delete the 5 items listed after reboot.
Margaret -December 28, 2003

WebCoolSearch trojan hijack had attacked my computer. McAfee and several other programs could not find nor remove it. Housecall included. You guys got it for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Richard K. O'Brien -December 28, 2003

Hi, I followed the steps (not exactly because I use Win98SE), now whenever I bootup, it complians about javasup.xvd not found. And when I use IE, if it requires Java VM, it prompts me to download, but I already installed Sun's Java VM, how can I solve those problem? Thanks.
Big Bear -December 29, 2003

Since running your exe, I am now having all sorts of problems with java on websites. I cannot view previously viewable sites and some sites have entire sections missing. My own site is an example (http://www.g7vnr.freeserve.co.uk) this should have a java powered menu bar on the left hand side which I can longer see in IE6. Whilst your app did exactly what it said and removed the hijacking I am very concerned as to why I camnnot fix this problem. Any suggestions?
Dave -December 30, 2003

how do i delete the following items 1 the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
rick -December 30, 2003

How do I uninstall this from the Windows 98 version? Thank you.
jHoffner -December 31, 2003

Seens to have worked there others av failed!
David Law -December 31, 2003

I have same result as Dan Haynes - Submitted On: March 12, 2003 May I ask what your response to him was?
Dave Holland -January 02, 2004

I would like uninstall microsoft JVM on my PC, from windows ME but i don't find it,and install Sun microsystems. How can i do.
bruno -January 03, 2004

when i went to hit run for the command it said error could not locate INF file 'java.inf', does this mean mine is already uninstalled? i need help.
help -January 03, 2004

having difficulting getting Sun Java to install. keep getting "error reading setup initialization file" before I get to the Sun Customer agreement.
Paul -January 05, 2004

I tried your removal procedure but got back a message stating that Java.INF could not be found. I also tried downloading the "fix" that came back with I have a higher Suppliment so that would not work either. I have tried every ad and spy remover program out there, nothing is working to get my computer back. -- so if you have other suggestions short of putting my computer out of it's misery please reply. Jade
Jade Scott -January 05, 2004

I have a queston: I followed the first two steps, then clicked on the O.K. for the Run comand and it sent me to the search comand? What must I do?
Bryan Morgan -January 05, 2004

I need to know how to remove JVM for Win98SE, I have tried to run the suggested one for WinME, but does not seem to work
Griffin -January 06, 2004

Huge help -- you guys are very good people for doing this.
glynn bernard -January 06, 2004

WHAT IF IT SAYS MISSING FILE ENTRY HOW CAN I TAKE JVM OFF MY COMPUTER IT HAS WINDOWS 2000 PRO
jason mcdowell -January 07, 2004

And what should one do when one has no java.inf ??
rory -January 07, 2004

I'm running 98SE does this issue pertain to XP an above or should I be concerned. I can't locate a download for my system on the MS website. Thanks for you assistance.
Marsha -January 07, 2004

i ran the uninstall process, clicked on yes to confirm, but after restarting computer i could not find the \%systemroot%\java folder, java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder or jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folders to delete. i'm a novice computer user and i probably did not look in the right place. the rest of the process went smoothly. should i worry about deleting these three files. i have already downloaded the new java program. thank you for your help.
greg bell -January 07, 2004

I do have Java VM in my computer, I checked to see that first. Then I tried to remove it with the instructions above but it would not remove it. I entered the command starting with RunD1132 etc and all I got was "Bad Command". I tried to enter it all with the spaces as shown above and then again with no spaces. I tried it with caps as shown and then with no caps. I enterd the command all as one line should I have entered sections of it separately? I am running windows 98 and I have down loaded all of the Critical Updates and that does not eliminate it. I believe I picked it up from a Real Estate Site where they were trying to build a mailing list because I also picked up other viruses from it. I have since told them about it and they confirmed that they had a few problems but no answers. What do I do next to get rid of the svchosts32 problem?
Matthews -January 08, 2004

Does anybody plan on writing a program do do this automatically?? I'm not too comfortable with doing something like this manually.
Bill N. -January 09, 2004

hello, i performed the above steps and now the new jvm will not install. consequently i am unable to download anything. Please respond thanks, matt
matt -January 09, 2004

Hi i want to know if i remove mic,Java do i have to instal Sun´s JVM to my computer? with kind regards Tom
Tom meir -January 10, 2004

I don't know how to delete the five items listed, cannot find the folders in question, the files in said folders or the "subkeys." Help, please.
Robert -January 10, 2004

hey thanks for the help, i some how got hijacked and was frankly getting pissed but your article helped me exactly in what i needed! Thanks again, carlos
carlos -January 11, 2004

Hi, I tried to uninstall the MS Java VM following the steps in the article but when I enter the command I get an error. Error: Could not locateINF file 'java.inf'. Does this mean MS Java VM is allready uninstalled? Thanx in advance. Peter.
Peter -January 12, 2004

I do not understand step 4. Where or how do I delet the items shown.
PRM -January 12, 2004

I use windows 98 only. All the bells and whistles loaded in Windows XP is totally useless to anyone who is not in to PLAY.
Uncle -January 13, 2004

When I enter the command in the Run window anoher window pops up saying that it could not be found and that I should check my spelling. What should I do?
Melissa -January 13, 2004

I staerted run and typed in the commands to remove java and did not get a box that says yes to confirm WHY?
paul -January 14, 2004

HELP!I enter RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf/UnInstall and my PC shows no record of existance? What am I doing incorrect?
Robert -January 14, 2004

I have ME, would it harm my pc if i remove this?
rose -January 14, 2004

I have ME, would it harm my pc if i remove this?
rose -January 14, 2004

I first want to thank Maya for telling me about the existance of your web site and the MJV Microsoft. I would also like to thank you for making this available and free of charge to boot. Keep up the good work. I will definitely add your site to my favorites. Best Regards, Susan
Susan B. Langlois -January 15, 2004

When I run RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall I get "could not locate inf file".
Juraj -January 16, 2004

These instructions won't work for windows 2000, because there is no [uninstall] portion of the win 2000 nt5java.inf file ! Please advise !!!
Rob Wagner -January 16, 2004

after my machine reboots i can't find some of the files that i have to delete such as jview.exe and wjview.exe as well as the last two files from your instruction no. 4
Zener -January 18, 2004

Entered your instructions as shown, dot for dot, comma for comma, upper case for upper case; each time I get the error message "RUNDLL--Error in advpeck.dll--Missing entry". Please advise. Have just this day got the 'Coolwebsearch' off my unit and I don't want it (or any other) back.
d smith -January 19, 2004

Help! I am looking to remove VM from my Win2000 machine. Can you provide similar instructions as you did for XP? Also, while I'm pressing my luck for the favor, can I ask another? My machine has somehow been infected with a bunch of crap --- pop ups, adware, etc... I've downloaded and run some programs to clean all of that up, so I think I'll be okay there, BUT...the one thing that continues to frustrate me, and I have NO IDEA what is causing it, is this: I'm running IE6.0 and it never fails that this thing constantly freezes up on me, for no apparent reason. It's frustrating. I mean, it's like every time I open a window or try to go to another site from the current window. Anyways, if you could direct me in any way, I'd appreciate it.
Mike -January 20, 2004

RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall - This did not work for me.
B Miles -January 21, 2004

how to uninstall java virtual machine like you saide didnot work iget this errorin adv pack missing entry now what thank you
william shisler -January 21, 2004

dan, its caused by a setting that says to use the ms java in your browser. Try going into the control panel, double clicking the Java icon and then setting the 1.4.1 to default for all of your installed browsers
Adam -January 21, 2004

Will not uninstall from windows 2000 SP4. Complains about not able to find java.inf. Any ideas? Thanks
german -January 21, 2004

I have tried to download this "JMV patch". It says I have typed wrong or it does not exist. Are there spaces between some of it? (RunDll32 advpack) = examples (Section java)
Rob -January 22, 2004

Hi, is it possible to adapt these instructions for use on Windows 9x/ME?
mx -January 22, 2004

When I attempted the above from the Start, Run menu I get the following message: "Error in advpack.dll Missing entry: launchinfsection What can I do about this?
Wlater Dalsimer -January 23, 2004

Could not remove RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall didn´t find it
Grétar Ómarsson -January 23, 2004

Tryied to run the command string (cut/paste) on Win2k. Recieved unable to locate java.inf. Hard drive search found no file. Sun Java 1.4.3__3 loaded.
Carl Pajak -January 24, 2004

How can I remove this having windows 98 Eli
Eli Weiss -January 24, 2004

Hiya. I got a link to this article after running CWShredder to get rid of CoolWebSearch. I'm running Windows95 and IE 5.5. According to Microsoft, the patch (816093) isn't available anymore for 95, so i tried to follow these instructions. I entered the command exactly and got this message: "Error in advpack.dll Missing Entry: " and so nothing happens.... what do i do next? thanks ahead if you can help me...
Jane -January 24, 2004

i}m runing windows 98SE, i was able to uninstal the JVM From The IE ( exsacly as you said RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall). It promped me that IE wouldn´t be able to download any Program. i did removed for my pc and restated. But i can´t find the items that i have to remove. What can i do? Thanks.
serg -January 25, 2004

Seems a bit complicated for someone who is not a real techy. Especially the things that have to be done after the machine reboots.
John Hargrave -January 26, 2004

Hi, I'm from denmark. I need a further explanation on how to delete "the HKEY_LOCAL" and so on. What's the subkey ? Please write to me asap, cause J dare not to work more on my computer before I have your answer. Thank's a lot. Regards
Mads Juncker -January 27, 2004

When I ran the command I got the error "Error in Advpack.dll "Missing entry:launchinfsection"
Lawrence Kowal -January 27, 2004

but when I enter the above command, I get a message that Internet Exlorer will no longer be able to download from the World Wide Web. How then would I be able to install the Sun version?
Susan Crowe -January 28, 2004

My computer wont read the command. What do I do about that?
Allison -January 28, 2004

How can I uninstall the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM) from Windows 98?
Mary Lynn -January 29, 2004

I followed steps 1 through 3, after the computer restarts where do I find the files in step 4 to delete them?
Mark -January 29, 2004

A vey ussful site I will be letting everyone know where to find you!
Sharon -January 29, 2004

Dear sir. every time i try to remove java as per your instructions from CW shredder i go to run, type in your instructions all i get is the message ERROR could not locate INF File java,inf. What am i doing wrong?.
bill lomax -January 30, 2004

I tried to run the command but was informed if i did i wouldnt be able to downnload anything on IE from the WWW. Is that suppose to happen?
Patricia -January 30, 2004

If possible, how do you unistall Microsoft Jave Virtual Machine from Windows 95?
Brian -February 01, 2004

I have Windows ME. A link on CW Shredder took me here. I followed steps 1 thru 3 above to remove Microsoft JVM, but am puzzled as to where to go to delete the items listed in step 4. How in Explorer do I find \%systemroot folders or The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkeys in order to delete them. I'm a novice. Thanks for any help.
Gary Gamage -February 02, 2004

I did up to step 3. I could not make heads or tails of step 4. I would love to finish what I started. I would also like to know where I could get help in this regard. Thank you.
Margaret -February 02, 2004

i recently went through all the steps requiredc to end this problem with coolwebsite. i went to the merijn website and downloaded cwshredder and ran it, then i uninstalled the microsoft vm, then i downloaded the sun jvm from the java website. i thought everything was fine, but i decided to reboot computer a few times to make sure, as the problem would pop up after a few boots after only using the cwshredder. but to my utter shock, the problem is back and i did not visit any other websites but java and merijn and another computer help website to insure i did everything correctly. i don't understand why the problem is still on my computer. what do i do next? i would greatly appreciate your help in this matter. thank you
richard hilbun -February 05, 2004

i wanted to send you another comment as i put the wrong e-mail address in the box above. this comment has the correct e-mail address. sorry, i was thinking of my other e-mail address. thank you
richard hilbun -February 05, 2004

i tried to remove microsoft jvm and the when i do the run thing it will not recognize. the reason i need to do it is because of a virus. HELP HELp
Diana Brink -February 05, 2004

i have virus dowload.troyan. helpme
carlos -February 07, 2004

Dan: I'm not an expert at this, but I think you'll need to go to the Control Panels, run the panel for the latest Java plug-in version, select the Advanced tab, and choose from the list of runtime environment the one you want used. Hopefully that will do it. (You might also want to explore the other tabs -- could be informative). Good luck, Alastair Milne
Alastair Milne -February 07, 2004

Please, how can I uninstall the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM) from Windows98 SE ? And download the correct one? Thanks for your help
Dianella Spada -February 10, 2004

I would like to be contacted as I have completed the first part of removal. But step number 4 of your process needs to detail where a nonversed person such as myself can even go to find those files for deletion. I would appreciate an email followup.
marcus j -February 11, 2004

How do I do this for Windows 2000 Professional -- I tried to use your "Update" web-site but it freezes at 66% and will not sacn further. I also tried to download the patches individually starting from #4 down to #1 and could not load and/or install same. I need your help -- daily virus hits and "Shredder" program on overload trying to keep my computer clean and up and running. I also tried to get computer to do automatice updates but that will not work either.
Ralph J. Villani -February 12, 2004

Worked perfectly on win xP ! Thank you.
Bill -February 13, 2004

i cant read all of step#2 because of the ad on top of it
mike edwards -February 13, 2004

I cannot read the entire command line because an INTEL Advertisement is blocking it.
Ron -February 14, 2004

I don't know how to delete the java virtual machine folders after I ran the command. are they on my hard drive? I didn't see the folders.
Monica Oglesby -February 14, 2004

I have Windows 2000 and also like many of the other comments I read have a trojan roaming my computer and continually changing my home page and linking itself up to every web address I put in my address barand adding itself on my Favorites list with names like Diazapam., Debt Reduction, Arizona Health Insurance and at least 10 other addresses which continue to link up to the trojan address...www.magicsearch.ws...I have read other suggestions about this problem and so far I have not been able to rid my machine of this problem...I read that it may be coming in through Microsoft Java VM but I can't even locate where to find it to uninstall it....I saw some others suggestions about this but they don't seem to relate to my particular situation...I would appreciate someone giving me the right answer so I can rid my copmputer of this malicious insidious trojan.....I too like someone else tried a solution from a "merjin" web-site but it did solve the situation...somebody somewhere must have the answer.....I await your reply...Penny K.
Penny K. -February 15, 2004

I am a newbie as far as removing programs are concerned, so I have so far removed "RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall" and rebooted. Now I nedd HELP with step 4 onwards, I don't know how to find them then remove the 5 items. Thanking you in anticipation
Sylvia -February 16, 2004

I can't read the instructions in this article because they are blocked by the Microsoft ad.
peter clyne -February 17, 2004

I have windows 98 and am unable to make this work. Do you have any suggestions? THe CW Shredder takes out some Adware thing each time.. but I must do this before I can access the internet. I have tried to remove the Java, but my computer doesn't recognize the pathway? Any help would be great!
Lori -February 17, 2004

how do you get this java thing off windows 98? please reply.
Ray -February 18, 2004

How can I uninstall Java VM from windows by following your instructions when they are partially obscured by an advertisement for intel pro. Surely it would be more appropriate to move that advertisement to another postion on your page... Cheers dave
Dave -February 18, 2004

Done! Sun here I come!
Toby -February 19, 2004

How can I follow your instructions to uninstall JVM when part of those instructions on your page is obscured Cheers Dave
Dave -February 19, 2004

I have been trying to remove Coolwebsearch and all the associated problems, but it keeps reappearing. The CWShredder indicated some other things to do including removing Java Virtual Machine... I have tried the JVM removal in Windows XP, but on typing the command RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall my computer tells me RunD1132 cant be found. Can you help?
Simon Fathers -February 19, 2004

The Intel Advertisement is overlapping very important information as a result I am unable to read instructions for deleting a trojan virus. Indeed as in your document suggested the virus entered my PC by porn site which I was so stupid to show curiosity. Since long these porn sites bombing my PC without any request. These sites are mean vulgar and criminal.
John Sevestre from the Netherlands -February 20, 2004

Please explain more clear with 1.select Run and enter the command. What do you mean with enter the command? Do you mean the C:\prompt? or something else this is not clear to me. After I selct run and type RunDll32 nothing happens.
John Sevestre in the Netherlands -February 20, 2004

i dont know to say.
janenoblitt -February 20, 2004

The web page I am looking at has a Microsoft pop up advertising "Microsoft Office" which blocks the information about the value put into the run command. All I can see is "RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.i". I have not been able to get rid of the box to be able to read all of the instructions. I am using Win98SE with IE 5.5
Marshall W. D'Arcy -February 21, 2004

This is a great article; I have several Pc in my company that I will use this on. The one question that I have is I have everything from Win982nd, Win2K, EX Home and pro will this work for all the different platforms?
John Greenler -February 22, 2004

Hello there I was just woundering how would i find these files to delete them i already did step 1,2,3 but im stuck on step 4 ..could you please tell me how i would find these files so i can delete them for my computer ...... \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
Fabrizio -February 22, 2004

I tell what I think. It sucks I want to uninstall this jvm crap and I can't because you got a *&(*&)(& advertisment for Intel Pro covering up tha last letters of the command I need and I can't move it or get rid of it so I guess I am sh*t out of luck. Thanks for nothing and I hope Intel Pro puts you out of business because of crap like this. Good &^)*^)&^ day.
Steve -February 22, 2004

do not uninstall microsoft java unless you really need to and know what you are doing. If you play games on sites such as msn zone and pogo.com microsoft java is needed. I have just finished fixing a pc with Xp that the user was having problems on a few sites. The sun java is good but some sites require microsoft java. Also in Xp sun java cannot be made the default with ease. Many people find that on a reboot they have problems with some pages and quite a few game sites. If you have deleted microsoft java and want it back do a websearch for it. There are many sites that have the microsoft java download.
Terri -February 24, 2004

Thanks a lot! I thinked that i would never stop that trojans and viruses...:D
Janek -February 24, 2004

do I need to uninstall java if I have installed sp1 on my windows xp?
Rhonda -February 25, 2004

On an XP/SP1 box, following the instructions to start the java uninstall (RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall) results in the error X Error in advpack.dll Missing entry:LaunchINFSection Can you suggest a fix for this? GaryK
Gary Karasik -February 25, 2004

Work with all sort of systems - 70 hrs a week .... It's driving me nuts !!!
Paul VandePlas (aka Grumpy) -February 25, 2004

How do I remove the following items listed. Where do I go? I entered the command, did the uninstall and rebooted, but I don't know how to proceed to #4. Dianna
Dianna -February 25, 2004

when i copied then pasted the RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java into the run...and error box comes up "could not locate inf file java..." plus the advert on this page is in the way of the end code...therefore i cannot see the rest of the run code...please help the parasite browser res://mshp.dll/index.html#22776 is annoying to hell neil jones
neil jones -February 26, 2004

The site listed above (http://java.sun.com/getjava/index.html) does not open anything. All I get is the Not Available white page. Whas' goin' on??????
Tom Pugh -February 27, 2004

I am a computer newbie and don't know how to do #4 above: i.e. delete the five items listed. I feel like such an idiot! Would/can you please tell me how to do that?I'm having problems connecting with some websites and want to change from the virtual machine to the JVM. Thank you.
Rosalie Piccioni -February 27, 2004

the adobe acrobat flash on the webpage covers up the end of the command line , so it cannot be read or used
Bill -February 28, 2004

Couldn't read all the command instructions, the Adobe Acrobat Ad popup was in the way...
John Daniel -February 28, 2004

How can we enter the cammand line when the Adobe Acrobat ad is covering the end of it up and we can't see it???
Russell W. Nickels -February 28, 2004

Could not find RunD1132
Gus Owens -February 29, 2004

great article.please tell me how to finish deleting the last items after the reboot,i cant figure it out.please help.thank you
matt wilemon -February 29, 2004

It worked for me! I've spent hours trying to figure out how to fix this problem and it now is. Thanks a lot. My computer keeps looking for a windos file that i belive was ane execute file from another virus that isn't there anymore. Can you tell me how to stop that as well? It's looking for windows\system32\system32.exe.
william dudlye -March 01, 2004

I wish he would have said that I need to have told me the system reqirement for the sun java before having me delete my registry keys.
Mike -March 01, 2004

HELLO. GARY GAMAGE'S RESPONSE UNDER MORE COMMENTS SOUNDS LIKE ME. WHAT DO I DO FROM HERE? I HAVE WINDOWS ME. I RAN A COMMAND TEST UNDER START/RUN TO SEE IF I HAVE THE VIRUS. IT GAVE ME A LONG DESCRIPTION SO I BELIEVE I DO HAVE IT. AFTER YOU TELL ME HOW TO GET RID OF IT, DO I HAVE TO REINSTALL IT LIKE YOUR DESCRIPTION SAYS FOR XP
CRAIG -March 02, 2004

Dear Mr. Savill, I tried to follow your instruction. But I do not know, where I find the items to Nr. 4 in your descibtion. Can you help me? Thanks J. Stenger
J. Stenger -March 03, 2004

What do I do after removing Java, trying to install Sun's JVM at http://java.sun.com/getjava/index.html and getting notified that "The server has not found anything matching the requested URI (Uniform Resource Identifier)"? Has that something to do with the actual removal of the old Java or is it just a contingent event (local server down or something)? I'm nervous, I edited the registry and now something is not working as it should, so please help me out!
Jernej -March 03, 2004

For Windows 2000 Pro: Replace java.inf with nt5java.inf and java.pnf with nt5java.pnf Regards, Mikai
M Viteazul -March 03, 2004

I followed your instructions and downloaded Sun's newer JVM for Windows at http://java.sun.com/getjava/index.html but... I freezez during the install and I'm now unable to run any java on my machine... Plus... reinstalling MS JVM is not so simple... Can you help me please... Simon Montreal
Simon Boucher -March 04, 2004

You say to delete: "The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) " I don't know what there are, where they are, and search found nothing. Help?
Hunter Wolcott -March 04, 2004

I trie to uninstall the MS JVM from my windows 2000 professional using your method and got the error mesage "could not locate INF file 'java.inf'. What does this mean and how to i go about removing the offending MS JVM, im suffering from hijackers that i hear are using this loop hole.
Daniel Nwankwo -March 04, 2004

Did some searching and have now removed MS java VM from win 2000 check out this site http://forum.java.sun.com/thread.jsp?forum=481&thread=454342&tstart=0&trange=15
Daniel -March 04, 2004

i'm having problems finding some of these files i'm supposed to be deleting (as part of step 4 of uninstalling JVM). i would appreciate it if someone could let me know where to find them. thanks.
Houston -March 05, 2004

can you please get a little more into detail about this Click Yes to the confirmation, then select Reboot. After the machine restarts, delete the following items: the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) I dont know how to delete these items, or how to even look for them. Please advise.
eric -March 06, 2004

Excellect which save me from the hell!! Great job!!
Bird -March 06, 2004

I wish that you would update this page. It did not work for me. There are patch download sites that are independent of microsoft. Please list them. Also, I could not make Uninstall work.
Attorney Douglas Palaschak -March 07, 2004

i was directed here after using the CWShredder, i must have spyware like no other! so im downloading the Sun JVM and hopefully after a few other steps i wont have to deal with this crap anymore! thanks for the help -katie, va.
kt -March 08, 2004

I have uninstalled the JVM. Now I can't download the Sun JVM. It says it's a configuration issue. Any suggestions? Thanks
Mack Smith -March 08, 2004

I cannot see the entire string for the command to delete MS Virtual Machine. It is obscured by the Microsoft Motorola advertisement. No way for MS to aquire friends.
Bob Martin -March 09, 2004

cannot remove RunD1132 Error says components are missing. I have the 2000 pro operating system. tony g
Tony gontaruk -March 10, 2004

your help in getting my machine fixed is great, I wish the guys who wrote the stupid thing had something better to do with their time. Thanks guys
phil lapointe -March 10, 2004

Your Comments (required): When I go to run the only screen I have is "open:" In this screen I have typed the above line and the response I get is that they cannot locate INF file 'java.inf'
Eugene Degan Jr. -March 10, 2004

How can I uninstall the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM) from Windows 2000 Pro...??? Please advise LBJ
LBJ -March 11, 2004

This gives me instructions how to remove the microsoft JVM How ever it doesn't specify where I'm suppose to delete the following items after I reboot my machine. Am I suppose to delete the items from the registry I'm really confused
Marlene Chissus -March 11, 2004

"RunDll32 is not a valid win 32 application", never got to "3."
Fred Esleck -March 11, 2004

how do i find the items to delete for step 4?
robin -March 11, 2004

I would have loved to get the Java removal instructions, but your friggin AD covered up a critical piece of it. http://www.winnetmag.com/Article/ArticleID/38206/38206.html
Pissed Off -March 11, 2004

Is it possible or even advisable to remove MS Java Virtual Machine from windows 1998 SE?
Zack Rother -March 11, 2004

My browser, Internet Explorer, was hijacked the trojan virus Cool Web Search. I've just run Cool Web Shredder to remove it & now need to remove/patch Java VM. My OS is Windows NT 4.0 & I don't know what service packs are installed. Please advise!!
John Moldovan -March 12, 2004

What can I do for windows98 second edition?
florina verona -March 12, 2004

I cannot read the article as , as soon as I start, I get a nasty popup that occludes it! Something disguised a a variant of the windows logo called "MFS Search" ! I have tried CWShredder and Spybot, to no avail! Please help?
Robert A. Broder -March 13, 2004

I copy & paste the RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.1.to the Enter the command. THen a error window comes up sayig,"could not locate INF"java.1". What do I do now? I am running XP Professional
jake -March 13, 2004

I like the article, exccept I didn't know exactly how to delete all of the files listed after the rebbot. Can someone e-mail me and tell me how to delete each of those files or folders? Thanks Khoury Staten (707) 432-5786
Khoury Staten -March 14, 2004

At Step 2 there is an error that says "could not locate INF file 'java.inf', please help
Scott Blanchard -March 14, 2004

how do i delete it for win98?
GAME FACE -March 14, 2004

do I have MS Virtual Machine running windows 98 SE? If so how can I uninstall it, or disable it? I dont know much about this, but am finding windows pop ups about redirecting me from on base to an other. At that opint I was pointed here, Help, Please. I am a Newbee but I dont want to go for a ong ride either if your know what I mean. Thanks All in advance for your kind help
Jim B -March 14, 2004

I am wondering why I need to remove JVM from my PC. I am running Windows XP home edition. I can't say I have experienced any problems and I am kind of leary of removing stuff from my PC.
Zoila Word -March 14, 2004

Actuely im a little suspicius about all this.. Microsoft have difficulty to Help us with this kind of little problem. Why? if you Find something helpfull or not , just to complain , just send me a E-mail
IQ_0 -March 15, 2004

Thankyou for helping me trying to remove the VJM, but I don't know what to do next, just after the machine reboot, you tell me to remove 5 items: \%system root%\java folder, etc, i don't know where to find it,I need your help, Tankyou again, best regard, Antonio.
Antonio -March 17, 2004

How do I remove the Microsoft JVM from the Windows 98 OS? Thanks.
Tom Curtis -March 18, 2004

I could not read the run command because there was an advertisement covering some of it. Is this a delebriate act or an undetected flaw?
michael -March 18, 2004

In step #4, I couldn't figure out where the files were that require deleting.
Greg Hilson -March 19, 2004

got the error "Error in Advpack.dll "Missing entry:launchchinfsection
marc -March 20, 2004

I have windows me and that command won't work
backlash -March 20, 2004

Microsoft has released an offical removal tool to get rid of the JVM. You can get it from: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=f2002119-b4d5-4013-83bc-4a8ad95e959f&DisplayLang=en
javier -March 21, 2004

I have done the first 3 bullets of step 4, but like many other users I havn't found where to delete the items in the las 2 bullets... ie The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey Please help!
Rich Fisher -March 21, 2004

Where do i go to remove the files mentioned in step 4? I can find the last two in the "registory editor" but i cannot find the others anywhere on my computer. What is Microsoft VM? Do i need to install "Sun's newer JVM for Windows" as you recomend, or can i survive without it?
Will Kendall -March 21, 2004

This may help some of you... (WinXP users) 4. After the machine restarts, delete the following items: the "\WINDOWS\java" folder java.pnf from the "\WINDOWS\inf" folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the "\WINDOWS\system32" folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) You can edit your registry using Regedit or downloading Regseeker (search on Google) - hope this helps some of you.
Deathsangel -March 22, 2004

I have the same problem as 90% of these other writers do- I'm lost after reboot. How can I find out how to delete these other files? Also, my homepage is still changing randomly....help!
Michelle Paul -March 22, 2004

I tried to run the command but was informed if i did i wouldnt be able to downnload anything on IE from the WWW. Is that suppose to happen?
Steve Trotman -March 23, 2004

No need to uninstall MSJVM. First downlaod sun java from http://java.sun.com/getjava/index.html. When installed, after about 10 minutes, ensure the check box is ticked for Java (Sun) in internet explorer - tools - internet options - advanced. Then uncheck all the tabs from the settings in internet explorer - tools - internet options - advanced - Microsft VM.This should be just below Java (Sun). Then reboot and forget about it. Chas
Chas -March 23, 2004

Please tell me how to find the files you listed that everyone else is trying to find. Could you list the instructions along with the uninstall information so that we don't have to bother you? Thanks!
Laurie McCauley -March 24, 2004

just wanted to say that i have a strange problems on my pentium 3. i have also two pentium 1 which are working. go to http://www.europanorama.tk or http://www.3dpanimages.tk and try to click eigher the sb(stereobee)-applet) or the twinimages(3d-stereo)-applet. 1. pentium 3. if i have ms java disabled(which should be done for security reasons) the applet will not work. i have newest sun vre- 1.4.1_02 SUN JVM i have tried out the same security and extended-setting of iexplorer 6. nothing helped. 2. in web-ftp of tripod-lycos i could not see my website-files. 3. on lycos-site i could not enter mailboxes and cannot close the site. i run online activescan of http://www.pandasoftware.com(heuristic setting). i will last very long. it has found an disinfected exploit/byte/verify from a sun!!! java-folder. then i deinstalled norton systemworks(av did not find any virus and installed avg. avg did find some virus. one of them dropper bridge a i would like to remove by a removing program. it seems i have only to delete the infected file. deleting adaware, spybot, spywareblaster, spywareguard, mru-blaster andgoogle-toobar alltogether was not the wisest thing. i will now try out the recommended actions in winme-if needed in safe-mode. do not forget the check important security-site: http://www.grc.com check shields and unplug and pray(play) plus check some free tools. you will need them
europanorama -March 24, 2004

I can't find where to go to delete the items listed under #4. I see a lot of other people also asked this question, but there is no response from you posted for us to refer to. Please e-mail me with a response. Thank You in advance.
melissa -March 24, 2004

No puedo borrar los programas gusanos y quiero quitarlos.
Antonio -March 25, 2004

I have Windows XP Home. When I type in certain urls or click on certain links, the browser starts to go to the site but then closes all windows and brings me back to the desktop. No viruses, adware, trojans etc. Wassup?
Deborah Hopkins -March 26, 2004

How do I delete the items from step 4 on ?
john -March 27, 2004

The questions are good ones...BUT where are the answers???
Bren -March 28, 2004

C:\\WINDOWS\system32\jdbgmgr.exe. a device attached to the system is not functioning. (error #31) That popped up while uninstalling the java thing please respond and help
Jeff -March 28, 2004

I can see some are having problems following the instructions with Win98. - The %systemroot% refers to c:\Windows - jview.exe and wjview.exe are in c\:Windows - To delete registry keys, select Run from the Start menu and type "regedit" (without the quotes) Then you should be able to find the mentioned keys - I couldn't find the "java.pnf" file in C:\Windows\inf\. C:\Windows\inf\ is a hidden folder by the way. In explorer change your settings in Tools, Folder Options, View: Hidden files and folders.
Christian Guldner -March 29, 2004

Unable to complete step 4, when I repeat the process, at step 3 I get an error message....could not locate.INF file 'java,inf,
Davi Law -March 30, 2004

I've been using the CWShredder as well to eliminate the Win Min problem, however, it only alleviated part of the problem, the evil pages still pop up. By attempting to do a run program of the file you listed earlier, I get the not found error. Why is this and additionally, by deleting these files will my computer run properly or will I have problems? PLMK asap.
Dave Hagen -March 30, 2004

when I run the command Rundll32advpack.dll,launchINFSectionjava.inf,uninstall I get an error message saying that it is unable to find this item, or Rundll32 is not a valid win 32 application. I also do not have access to my control panel. I have run the CWshredder and it has seem to have fixed some CW infection, but not the change to the control panel?
Michael -March 31, 2004

After reading all of this I am afraid to even try to remove it. Second thing is, what is the difference in Sun and Microsoft? Would I be any safer? Could I still use jave applets?
mc rigsby -March 31, 2004

I am using Windows 98SE. I just did the RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall. I did not get a prompt to reboot. I rebooted anyway. Now when I try to do a search, the % signs along with my search show up in the address bar and I get an error message that the page cannot be displayed. How do I do step 4?
Barb -April 02, 2004

How can I uninstall the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM) from Windows 98?
Tom Grady -April 02, 2004

hi there. i have done steps 123 but i dont know where the files are for step 4. i think i have the cws problem and it always sets my homepage to 'www.searchmyrequest.com'. it also puts a lot of porn in my favoruites which is embarrasing because this is a family computer. please tell me how to stop this, i have run cwshreddar but that didn't work. thnx in advance
Ando Luk -April 02, 2004

Where can I find the answers to the above questions, because I also want to know if I MUST install Sun's Java?
Pieter -April 03, 2004

If I have the cwshredder that was sent to me from your company (compaq/hp)...do i ttill have to run this program and remove this?
cyndi -April 03, 2004

How can I remove 'Claria' spyware from my computer, please help!
Ciprian -April 04, 2004

How to proceed step 4 : - Use the search tool from window to locate the "java" folder (generally located aa follow C:\windows\java) and delete it. - Use the same procedure to locate and delete the "java.pnf", "jview.exe" and "wjwiew.exe" files - Then remove the registry subkeys as follow : From the "Start" menu, select "Run". Enter the command "regedit" to obtain the registry tree. Locate the required subkeys and delete them. Good luck, and proceed carefully. Mistakes are not welcom
Pierre -April 04, 2004

Command RunD1132 etc is not recognised ! Please help. Thank you John Paterson
John Paterson -April 04, 2004

i have the same prob that others seem to have. after uninstalling as instructed & rebooting i cant find where to follow step 4. can you help please?
eric -April 04, 2004

it really helped my problems
janet -April 04, 2004

The abode add cuts out some of the command you have to enter & as some other people have asked, hoe to find the files to delete would be helpfull for a novice like me. Thank you Andy
Andy Sumner -April 05, 2004

Hello everyone i am running windows me and i can seem to get rid of coolsearch off my comp i am a newb at all this can someone tell me the steps from step 1 to the end on how toremove it...spybot does not seem to work :(
SpeedFigher -April 05, 2004

HOW CONVENIENT THAT THERE SHOULD BE A MICROSOFT AD PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE COMMAND THAT YOUU SAY TO ENTER IN STEP 2. TO ME THIS APPEARS TO BE BOGUS. PROVE TO ME OTHERWISE, SO I CAN BELIEVE YOU.
VICTOR -April 05, 2004

I have a program that keeps looking for jvm, how do i find out the program? That keep looking for java every time i boot up, so that i may uninstall the program!
Robert Smallman -April 06, 2004

I am trying to fix a homepage hijacker and lots of spyware,...i did step 1,2 and 3 but how do i find what i need to delete in step 4?
Paige -April 06, 2004

Did anyone ever comment on how to remove the files in step 4?
Tony -April 06, 2004

Hello everybody, it seems like everybody is having trouble finding the following folders/files: 1. the \%systemroot%\java folder 2. java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder 3. jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder This information I am about to give you might be useful: 1. %systemroot% simply means the path where the "WINDOWS" folder if located, I believe most people can locate the file under C:\WINDOWS, now simply look for the java folder and delete it 2. java.pnf can be located in the following path: C:\WINDOWS\inf now simply look for for the file called "java.pnf", DO NOT DELETE THE INF FOLDER!!!! 3. The system 32 folder can be located in the following path: C:\WINDOWS\system32, now look for the file called "jview.exe" and "wfview.exe" and delete those two DO NOT DELETE THE SYSTEM 32 FOLDER!!! As for the registry keys... well I do not know where they are located if i found where they are, I'll post it here. I use Windows XP Home Edition so the information listed above might not work for other OS. Please do not make me responsible for any damages this might cause to your computer, if you think this is bad information then please don't use it as I am not very experienced with computers and I am also 17... THANK YOU! :^)
Pedro Anleu -April 06, 2004

Thank you thank you thank you. These parasites have been wearing me down. However I too am having trouble with step 4. Please help.
Gayle -April 06, 2004

this does not work, but i have an idea could you give me the address of the cool search building so i can kill everyone in the office and rape their women and beat all their children with a blunt object untill all are dead, i will asso burn the building to the ground
kenneth comiskey -April 07, 2004

Hello. My IE was hi-jacked too. My homepage always comes up as this Blank page, even after I manully set it to Yahoo. Anyway, downloaded the CWShredder, but like everyone else, am confused about the steps needed to remove Microsoft Java VM. Please email back with where I can find \%systemroot folders and the rest. Thanks!
Tina -April 07, 2004

*ATTENTION Win98 Users: I cannot verify this since I am not a tech expert, but I (like every other win98 user that has posted) have been unable to find a "java.inf" file. HOWEVER, windows98 hides all INF files in a hidden folder (c:\windows\inf). I looked for anything resembling the "java.inf" file and found "MSJAVA16.INF". Opening this file in Notepad reveals the title "Microsoft VM Installation". Also stumbling upon what that code actually does from another site might prove useful: "This tells RunDll32.exe to run the LaunchINFSection function in advpack.dll, giving it the file name (java.inf and the section to launch (UnInstall)." So THEORETICALLY, using the above code with "MSJAVA16.INF" instead of "Java.inf" might work. If this works please let me know so I can uninstall it myself. Also let me know if those registry keys are the correct keys for a WIN98 User. Thanks. Hope this helps.
Mister Spiffy -April 07, 2004

I do not have windows XP but 98se and I did do the first 3 steps, is this a problem? Also I have problems with step 4, don't know where I could find and delete these items. Could somebody help me?
Danae -April 07, 2004

Hi, I tried to remove the Ms VM but it gave a message that after removal IE will not be able to download anything from www, so I stopped. What is VM used for, should I be worried abt the message?
Saurabh -April 07, 2004

I am having the same problem as several people. That is i cannot find the java files to delete after rebooting. Although this question is posed by several others, it is never answered. Posting better instructions for the computer illiterate (myself) would be the best solution. Or if all else fails, please send me an e-mail. By the way, I run CW Shredder, Mcafee firewall,Mcafee antivirus, and Spybot everyday now and everyday I find unwanted crap on my comp any good suggestions for protection would be nice. Thanks
Wickwire -April 07, 2004

Your answer for removing JVM sucks, stinks, reeks to high heaven. How about explaining how the hell we, who are not freaking code writers or otherwise pc literat, are supposed to find the crap in step 4. Thanks for nothing :-( I think it is lame that there are a large number of the exact same complaint but nothing has been added to CLEAR IT UP!!!!
chuck k -April 08, 2004

Hello everyone! I recently had this problem with my computer but fixed it all up, and so I thought I would share with you who need help with computer litteracy how to remove JVM. The above information is correct, just so you all know, but it's difficult to find all the files. Here is a step by step instruction in deeper detail. Also, as far as I know this only works for Windows XP. I switched from a WIN 95 to XP, so I know hardly anything about 98/ME/2000. Sorry! :( - Click Start and select Run - In the "open" line, copy (Ctrl+C) and paste (Ctrl+V) this line: RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall - Start the uninstall process - Select YES and allow the computer to reboot - Once rebooted Click Start, and select Search - Under "What do you want to search?" select "all files and folders" - Copy and Paste java.pnf to search bar, and select Search. - If file is found, right-click and select Delete, then YES. (if no file appears, either the file is no longer a problem, or filename was entered wrong) - Select "Start a new search" - Copy and paste the file name jview.exe and select search - Delete all entries that appear - Start a new search and copy the filename wjview.exe and select search - Delete all entries that appear (the computer may not find any files and that is ok) - Close the search window. - Click Start, and select Run - Type in: regedit (This opens your system registry, ie, sensitive information. Only modify as noted. This is also a semi-complex process, so follow carefully) **Most files will be expanded..others are collapsed. This is shown by the + or - symbol next to each folder.** - Expand My Computer, expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, expand Microsoft, find Java VM, right-click the folder and select Delete. Select YES. - Expand My Computer, expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, expand SOFTWARE, expand Microsoft, expand Internet Explorer, expand AdvancedOptions, find JAVA_VM, right-click the folder, click Delete and select YES. - You may now close the system registry - You're set! Download the newer version from http://java.sun.com/getjava/index.html Everything should be working again as it was before. Also, here is a handy trojan remover that helped me remove the CoolWebSearch trojan and scanned for others at the same time. This version may not be the newest, so after downloaded, unzip the file and run it. There should be an option for it to download latest version. Everyday I've looked for newer version and scanned my computer, and it has helped, so I suggest the same. But here's the sight: http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html - Scrolls down until you see the title "More info on CWS", then select the sub-title "How do I get rid of this?" You will directed to link to download CWShredder. Hope your computer is running back to normal now. Have a nice day! :) -Jordan
Jordan -April 08, 2004

Where do I go to find the systemroot java folder and the others?
Eric -April 08, 2004

for the proper way to delete all the files in step 4, do the following: 1) to delete java.pnf a)click start b)click run c)type C:\WINDOWS\inf (this will open the inf folder and show all the programs in inf) scroll down until you find java.pnf d) DELETE it To delete jview.exe and wjview.exe do the following: 1) click start 2) click my computer 3) click on C: drive 4) click on the folder called Windows 5) click on system32 6) scroll down until you find jview 7) DELETE it 8) scroll down more until you find wjview 9) DELETE it *note: the jview icon will look like a program icon with a "j" blazoned over it...wjview will look like a program icon with "wj" blazoned over it To delete HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey: 1) click start 2) click run 3) type regedit 4) click OK 5) scroll down on the left console until you see HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, then click it 6) click software 7) click microsoft 8) find java vm, DELETE it To delete The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey 1) click start 2) click run 3) type regedit (look familiar?) 4) click OK 5) scroll down the left console until you see HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE 6) click software 7) click microsoft 8) click internet explorer 9) click advanced options 10) look for JAVA_VM registry subkey, then DELETE it Now download sun java using this link: http://java.sun.com/getjava/index.html. Don't forget to go to your recycle bin and delete all those programs that you worked so hard to find!!!!
Mothius -April 09, 2004

Interesting, Microsoft had released a supported uninstall tool here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=f2002119-b4d5-4013-83bc-4a8ad95e959f&DisplayLang=en but it is no longer available?!
Stefen -April 09, 2004

I'm up to the step of rebooting my system to delete the java files. I am also a novice so I need detailed instructions on how to do this. Will i screw things up if i go ahead and install Jvm b4 the deletion process is complete?
jason -April 09, 2004

How do I remove this from Windows 2000 Professional ? Thank you
scott mitchell -April 09, 2004

The path to enter in the run command is obscured by a box on the left margin of the page! What is the full path?
John Helsley -April 10, 2004

I followed a link from CWShredder to your website regarding how to keep from getting re-infected. First of all, I have XP Pro, IE6, and Sun Java ver. 1.42_03 already installed. Under control panel-internet options-security tab, I have all the boxes under 'Microsoft VM' unchecked. I started to follow your directions but a dialog box came up saying, "If this component is uninstalled, Microsoft Internet Explorer will not be able to download files from the World Wide Web. Do you want to uninstall the Microsoft VM?" I am a heavy online gamer, who needs to constantly download updates, so obviously this is not acceptable. Please advise... is this statement true? I've also read all the preceeding comments, and would like advice as well on how to continue with the removal of the "additional items" when I get to that point as this seems to be a recurring question. Thank-you! Duane
Duane -April 10, 2004

Hi; ("you know" ) I see a lot of question & comments but no answers. what's up with that?
Bill -April 10, 2004

seems like there are lots of questions about how to follow step 4. i am not, by any standard, an expert on these topics but i think \%systemroot%\ means your windows system root directory (probably c:\windows). HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey and other HKEY...etc are your registry stuff. so start your registry editor program (regedit.exe or others depending on your windows version) look for Hkey Local Machine and follow the sub-directories as directed in Step 4. delete the appropriate directories. hope this helps.
opus -April 10, 2004

seems like there are lots of questions about how to follow step 4. i am not, by any standard, an expert on these topics but i think \%systemroot%\ means your windows system root directory (probably c:\windows). HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey and other HKEY...etc are your registry stuff. so start your registry editor program (regedit.exe or others depending on your windows version) look for Hkey Local Machine and follow the sub-directories as directed in Step 4. delete the appropriate directories. hope this helps.
opus -April 10, 2004

Seems like I'm getting this nkvd thing a bit late. I'm really triing to follow along with this repair stuff. I just got rid of that Backdoor Worm 3weeks ago and I just got this one last week. It showed up as Bloodhound and Nortons couldn't stop it. I ran a scan and then CWS. I went to delete Java and Received the WWW download threat. Can you please e-mail me the laymens procedures for removing this virus. I'm operating with XP Home Ed.
A W Kellum -April 10, 2004

I have downloaded the shredder and run it. Now want to get right of the Java machine. Can't read the complete line of the first command, as it disappears behind a box of Top 20 viewed Articles. The rest of the article prints out without the right hand side of the instructions. I will also require the idiot's guide of where to put in what line of computer speak to get rid of it. Very much a bimbo when it comes to a foreign language like 'computer tech', sorry. A bit like my car really, I know how to drive it and feed it, I know a its powered by an engine, but wouldn't have a clue how to fix it! I would appreciate any direction you can give to help me get rid of the java machine and I shall be having words with my son about how it got on my computer!!!! Adult warz indeed! Many thanks Annie
Anne Porter -April 11, 2004

I have run CWShredder and removed Coolwebsearch trojan. I then ran what you have done above. I have WinXP professional and SP1a installed. Java is not installed on this PC. My problem or question is, after I removed this garbage, which should be ILLEGAL in my opinion. I have noticed that this will attack my IE again and change it back. Even at times when I am not on my PC at like 2am or 3am!?!?! HOW DO I STOP THIS FROM CHANGING BACK AND CONTINUEING TO ATTACK MY IE!!?!??!
StealtH -April 11, 2004

I have Windows XP. When I tried to uninstall JVM from the RUN button it said that it could not find the file "java.inf"
David -April 11, 2004

I can determine how to see the answers to questions here. I have same problem as another person here locating the java file, after the Run, a message "Unable to Locate INF file "java.inf."" Please advise. Thank you.
david crockett -April 11, 2004

THANK YOU! I followed each on removing JVM, it really did "The Trick" ,except for step #4. How do I remove the rest of it.
Starling Nunnally -April 11, 2004

As with many people I don't entirely understand how to go about deleting the specified files and I do not feel comfortable removing anything until I know exactly what I am doing. I'm trying to get rid of that damn coolwebsearch trojan without much luck. Please help.
Steve Watkinson -April 12, 2004

I cannot thank you enough for getting rid of the bug I had on my home page. Your instructions were excellent and everything went easy. I got rid of the java from XP and downloaded a new version. You guys are at the top of my favorites list. Microsoft told me about the spyware, and about your link...thank again, stacey wright
stace -April 12, 2004

How do I do the following?: delete the following items: the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) thanks
James Paul -April 12, 2004

Any idea what might be under the box "20 top picks" that is covering up part of the instructions
Max Southers -April 12, 2004

Very clear article on removing the MS VM. I ran through the steps without any problems, wishing to avoid any further "CoolWebSearch" infections. However, now I can no longer download files from the Internet. Are you aware of bugs in the SUN VM that limits file downloads? Worst case scenario, do you have instructions on restoring/re-installing the MS VM? Thanks.
P Doucet -April 12, 2004

i recently went through all the steps requiredc to end this problem with coolwebsite. i went to the merijn website and downloaded cwshredder and ran it, i never had microsoft vm, then i downloaded the sun jvm from the java website. i thought everything was fine, but i decided to reboot computer a few times to make sure, as the problem would pop up after a few boots after only using the cwshredder. but to my utter shock, the problem is back and i did not visit any other websites but java and merijn and another computer help website to insure i did everything correctly. i don't understand why the problem is still on my computer. what do i do next? i would greatly appreciate your help in this matter. thank you plz email me and tell how to get rid of this onece and for all
cause -April 12, 2004

I have uninstalled Java, now how do I go about finding these files I am supposed to remove. I used the windows search option to search files, but nothing "the same" came up. I would appreciate any info you have regarding this matter. Thanks again.
Missy -April 13, 2004

to answer a couple of the questions above: the system root is on your drive where all the windows (and other) programs are located most probably your 'C' drive. so go to 'start', then chose 'run' and type 'explorer' then click on my computer. the root is the first letter labelled 'SYSTEM'. click on that and then click on the folder named 'windows' you're now in the systemroot! secondly the subkeys can be found by clicking 'start' then 'run' and then by typing in 'regedit'. now this is a very serious program and if you delete the wrong thing you may damage your operating system permanently. so be carefull!
spencer -April 13, 2004

You have a box covering the rest of what to launch in Rundll32 advpack.dll,LaunchNSF?? So I cannot see what to do next! I am running WinMe, the worst Microsoft prog Yet. Help
AP -April 13, 2004

You should remove this article because it causes the following problem: you are no longer able to download ANYTHING via the IE browser. When you click to download a file, instead of the save dialog, a browser error occurs. The value in the Address textbox is http:///. I had do a full re-install of XP to get this functionality back. Using sfc did not work, and neither did forcing a re-install of just the Explorer part worked.
David Foard -April 13, 2004

i removed microsoft JVM. Now how do I delete the following items: the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
andrew -April 13, 2004

please explain (same question that 80% readers had): After the machine restarts, delete the following items: the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
baz fleischmann -April 14, 2004

The command RunD1132 etc is covered over by the "top 20 viewed articles" Can you give me the complete command? Thanks, Gil
Gil Vondrasek -April 14, 2004

i have been reading comments..before downloading or deleting anything..sounds like many have problems..i'm running xp with 4 "cool" shortcuts on my desktop..i need detailed instructions to delete and keep from getting again..would be good to post a page with step by step details for us non pro computer users..thank you and waiting for your reply.
Jyrus -April 14, 2004

Following the instructions above, I went to the start menu. When I got to the Start menu, hit run, and pasted in RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection I got a message that says: syntax: rundll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection , The web page offers no information for this message. So, what to do?
Todd -April 14, 2004

Like others listed here, I have been hi-jacked. I downloaded CWShredder and ran it, but I still get pulled into the other search sights. When I type in the command listed above into my RUN text block and click "OK" it just disappears, nothing happens. Is the hi-jacker blocking the running of this command or is there an updated version? I ran another command listed from Microsoft that seemed to indicate the VM was there, I just cannot seem to find a way to get rid of it.
Charles -April 14, 2004

It took me a while to figure this one out, but finally did. The "%systemroot%" is your main drive. Most of you here will be using C:\ as your main drive. That's where the Java Folder is found. The "java.pnf" will be in your C:\Windows\INF folder, and the "jview.exe and wjview.exe" are in your C:\Windows\System32 folder. As for the "The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" entries, they are in your Regedit. Start > Run > type in Regedit and hit OK. For those of you who can't read all of the "RunDll32" command, here's the whole thing: "RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstal". Just copy and paste it in without the quotation marks. Hope this helps everyone who's had a problem deleting those files. Mel
Mel -April 15, 2004

Okey Dokey...I uninstalled MS JVM per instructions 1&2...I found the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM folder and deleted that; I found the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet, etc. folder and I deleted that. I was able to download Sun's newer JVM for Windows. However, before downloading teh Sun JVM, I tried searching for the %systemroo%\java folder, as well as the inf. folder and then jview.exe and wjview.exe from the system 32 folder. Nada. What I was presented with was a bunch of file folders with no idea where to begin. I have Windows XP, and so far I've been on IE without a problem. Do I really need to get rid of the %systemroot% stuff to prevent the problem I was having from happening again?
P. Taylor -April 15, 2004

step 4: goto c:\windows\system32 and delete the \%systemroot%\java folder after goto the c:\windows\inf directory and delete the file java.pnf 5 then delete jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder 6 goto start menu then press run then type regedit then go to edit then to search and then search for The (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM) registry subkey, (\%systemroot%\java), and The (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM) registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) I am currently on a pc with Windows Xp... I hope this helps some of you in your quest...
Brandon DePlaunty -April 15, 2004

hey if you're thinking about un-installing Microsoft JVM, DON'T DO IT! I de-installed it, then spent days trying to install the Sun version, and now my Java installation seems out of whack and I can't fix it.
Jonathan -April 15, 2004

Dear sir. Every time I try to remove java as per your instructions from CW shredder I go to run, type in your instructions all i get is the message ERROR could not locate INF File java,inf. What am I doing wrong?. Help...I feel like this is all a circle and I am getting dizzy.
Claudia -April 16, 2004

Isn't http://java.sun.com/getjava/index.html. the same stuff???? I'm so confused...
Claudia -April 16, 2004

*************TO REMOVE java.pnf, jviwe.exe, wjview.exe: 1. Click on Start, go to searh, find the files and delete (make sure subfolders are being searched in advanced options) 2. Go to you system root folder...this can be WINNT, WIN95, etc. in you C: drive. Searh for "java" folder and delete it. "system root" is NOT the name of the folder, the name depends on which windows you have, NT, 2000, ME, XP...
Andrew -April 16, 2004

*******************TO REMOVE HKEY stuff: 1.Click start, run, type regedit.exe 2.Find the folders in the left-hand window and delete!! 3.Say goodbye to trojans and evil website java
Andrew -April 16, 2004

For those of you wondering just how to find those registry keys, a step by step process can be found here: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;322756#3
Aix -April 17, 2004

I have the same problem as one of the previous questioners and, though I read his question, I could not find your answer. I have Windows ME and am trying to uninstall Microsoft JVM.
John Shook -April 17, 2004

excellent progam and instructions on how to cure this problem i am very gratefull for all the help donation coming forthwith
kingru -April 17, 2004

Could you tell me how to find the %sytemroot%\ folders and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE info? I'm not that technicly knowledgable yet. I've got WinME. And is Sun Microsystems JVM necessary? Also, could I post your reply so that anyone else with the same question can see? Thanx for the info already and your response.
Jeremy Gundlach -April 17, 2004

He cant find java.inf! So what should i do? Nothing happens. Nothing will be uninstalled.
Fred -April 18, 2004

Dear Sirs I have completed all tasks and used Shredder, yet to my amazemet www.enjoyyoursearch.info keeps becoming my hompage everytime I reboot, I am at my whit's end please help. Kind Regards
Mark Blackshaw -April 18, 2004

There is a tool from Microsoft that can be used to remove MSJVM from one's computer. Although the file was pulled from MS download site shortly after MS announced settlement with Sun, which agreed to extend MS support for msjava. But even thou MS no longer provides the tool from their site one can still search the web. File name (of the java removal tool): unmsjvm.exe Mike WinInsider.com PS: java sux, .NET rocks !!!
Mike -April 19, 2004

did up to step 3. I could not make heads or tails of step 4. I would love to finish what I started. I would also like to know where I could get help in this regard. Thank you.
Charlie Clark -April 19, 2004

when i type RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall into run it says it cant find the inf file what do i do?
Pat Southern -April 19, 2004

wtf is \%systemroot%\java folder those extra instructions could have been clearer. please update this article you knob end
wank -April 19, 2004

for any magicially re-appearing hijacked ie pages, check this link out. it is from the CWSshredder page, but states that CWSshredder CANNOT remove this variant and tells you how to do it. Worked for me. finally. http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/cwschronicles.html#realyellowpage
ap -April 19, 2004

Richard, CWshredder is a great program but it does have it's flaws. Make sure you update it first, and have no IE windows open whilst you are running it (including the window you opened the program from). Also, it only really works for Cool Search hijackers, not other things like Look2Me, or ISTbar. Go back to Merjins website and download Hijackthis.exe . Read ALL the instructions carefully, and do NOT delete anything unless you back your registry up first, and have spoken to experts. Follow the links through Merjins website to get to some great forums run by real experts.
Rosco -April 19, 2004

wonderful article
janak211 -April 20, 2004

when I tried the uninstall all I got was an error saying no java.inf is found. Is there a problem and how could I fix it? thanks
chuck -April 20, 2004

Ralph, get off the porn you freak!
IKNOWU -April 20, 2004

This page is inadequate and confusing for someone not familiar with your site. It list one problem and one answer with several listed questions to problems for answers. In addition, the response to the question on this problem is inadequate as well. It's confusing to read. So i found another listing to the same situation at....http://www.jsiinc.com/subm/tip6300/rh6350.htm .....which responded correctly to the Question on this page. Too many errors could be made with the response item here.
rick -April 20, 2004

I have followed instructions, but dont know how to remove HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM subkeys, please help??
Tim -April 20, 2004

how do i delete the following items 1 the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
rick -April 20, 2004

I got win2k pro. edtn and it worked for me. I would like to know whether there is a chance of it reurning because I am using service pack 4 and there is an option in the service pack which I cannot change; that is to use Microsoft VM and my default Java application
Sephiroth -April 21, 2004

Can you tell me how to delete all the required items after reboting the computer as i do not know where to go to find them. Thanks.
Edward Mulgrew -April 21, 2004

i recently went through all the steps requiredc to end this problem with coolwebsite. i went to the merijn website and downloaded cwshredder and ran it, then i uninstalled the microsoft vm, then i downloaded the sun jvm from the java website. i thought everything was fine, but i decided to reboot computer a few times to make sure, as the problem would pop up after a few boots after only using the cwshredder. but to my utter shock, the problem is back and i did not visit any other websites but java and merijn and another computer help website to insure i did everything correctly. i don't understand why the problem is still on my computer. what do i do next? i would greatly appreciate your help in this matter. thank you
jack -April 21, 2004

Ifollowed the instructions for uninstallation of Microsoft JVM , I select Run. Enter the command: RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection but I get the message:impossible to find the file java ...what Chid -April 21, 2004

I'm trying to delete the Microsoft JVM,fallowing your advice...but how can I delete the : \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder ?
chid -April 21, 2004

In IE you need to go into internet options choose advance tab take check mark out of the two boxes that say Install on Demand. THis option is keeping you from finding your new java and prompting you to install microsofts JVM.
ryan -April 22, 2004

Read these dicussions: http://forum.java.sun.com/thread.jsp?forum=481&thread=454342&tstart=0&trange=15 Looks like the best place to get the original MS Java Machine remover is here: http://jlpz.free.fr/msn/misc/unmsjvm.exe It's orginally published by Microsoft, but they took it away.
D. C. Lee -April 23, 2004

Well this works, thanks.
Noi -April 23, 2004

Please help! When I type in the command it says it can not be found! I really would like to uninstall this from my computer. If there is anything you can do to help me, please e-mail me. Thanks!
Christy -April 23, 2004

For those wondering how to uninstall the items under \%systemroot%\ etc. All that is talking about is the main folder on your computer. For example, C:\WINDOWS. for step four, enter C:\WINDOWS\JAVA and so on for each step. as far as the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM, i dont have a clue how to get that
Thom Hunter -April 23, 2004

we have just gotten a new emachine with windowsXP it is very nice program ,, but since we have put it online we have a data minning file that we can't get rid of ,, and fater the computer is turned on for the first time for the day it is slow to start setting for each person profile ,, what is wrong ?
Lesa J -April 23, 2004

http://www.uq.edu.au/ben/MSjava.html this link has the same instructions as up top but with a little more info
tammy -April 23, 2004

http://www.uq.edu.au/ben/MSjava.html this link has the same instructions as up top but with a little more info
tammy -April 23, 2004

I was able to remove "RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall", but I do not know how to delete the following items the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
Jun -April 23, 2004

i want to install fastlane windows NT wormkiller,and i dont know how to install it ,so it would be so nice to assisst me in this regards.
fahim hashimi -April 24, 2004

Dear Sir, I have problem locating the java file, after the Run, a message "Unable to Locate INF file "java.inf."" Please advise. Thank you.
alove -April 24, 2004

When i run the command, a message comes up saying something like if i uninstall this file i won't be able to download things from the internet, do i press OK becuase i download a lot of things from the internet
Y.T -April 24, 2004

how do I delete the items...after restarted
jaime a. -April 24, 2004

Hi, I'd followed your instruction to uninstall the MS JVM. Could you provide more details on how to find the files & delete them for the subsequent steps? After the machine restarts, delete the following items: the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) Thanks again!
Chris -April 25, 2004

dear sir, I tried to run the command but was informed if i did i wouldnt be able to downnload anything on IE from the WWW. Is that suppose to happen? can i still d/l the Sun's newer JVM for Windows? secondly where do i find the files that i need to delete after i have reboot my computer? please help. thanks alot.
Marcus Ng -April 25, 2004

hello.. After I Run the command, a message appears saying "Unable to Locate INF file "java.inf." your advice? Thank you much
jane -April 25, 2004

How do I delete JVM from Windows ME and where do I find the items under 4 to delete?
henry -April 25, 2004

This article seems ok for XP however, How can I uninstall the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM) from Windows 2000 Pro? and do I need to install SUN JVM?
Bill Waddell -April 25, 2004

my home page will change on it on. was told to remove MS Java VM.and down load the sun jvm.how do i do this on windows me? tryed the way for windows xp could not find file.
marc vanh -April 25, 2004

Thank YOU!!! As a tech for a major Computer Company, this article has helped me to help others with the same issue. Keep up the excellent work! Is there a newsletter or something where someone can keep up with your "fixes"?? Or someway to have you mass send me some of them? If so, PLEASE add my email. I would MUCH appreciate it!
Char -April 25, 2004

IF I INSTALL THE NEWER VERSION OF THE JVM for Windows at http://java.sun.com/getjava/index.html, WILL IT OVERWRITE THE OLD ONE, BECAUSE I FOLLOW YOUR INSTRUCTION ON UNINSTALLING THE OLD ONE THAT IS GIVING ME PROBLEM, IT KEEPS GIVING ERROR MESSAGES LIKE JAVA.INF, PLEASE IF THERE'S ANOTHER BACK DOOR TO UNINSTALLING THIS THING I'D REALLY LIKE TO KNOW IT
Cedric -April 26, 2004

how do i delete the following items 1 the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
Bill -April 26, 2004

Many thanks from belgium!!! At least someone is concerned for our security. Stupid M$! you're the best...
Sam Beké -April 26, 2004

Can't find the 'system root, java pnf folder' and the rest in order to execute your 'delete' instructions...I notice from above it's a common question. I'm running XP Home...
John -April 26, 2004

How do I get rid of these after the machine reboots? the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
Bipin -April 26, 2004

I just get an error message that says, "ERROR: could not locate INF file 'java.inf'." What do I do now?
Travis G. -April 27, 2004

How do I remove the Subkey's for step # 4? I'm computer ignorant
Michael Glover -April 27, 2004

I used your program to get rid of the searchpage but it did not work. I downloaded the zip file to my desktop and then ran it and it says that none of the versions of the searchpage are on my comp. but when I open IE there it is. Did I do something wrong?
Pete Winkler -April 27, 2004

Hi, I'd submitted questions on how to do the follow-up steps after uninstalling the MS JVM a few days ago. I also noticed that a lot of other people also submitted the same questions, but I didn't find the answers on your pages. Any possibility of putting up a FAQ? It'd help us get the answers quicker & also lighten your work load. Thanks again for your help!
Chris Chen -April 27, 2004

Where do I find the files that are to be deleted after reboot?
help -April 27, 2004

How do I uninstall the MS Java VM from the windows ME version?
Lydia -April 27, 2004

How do I delete the mentioned files - u need to be more specific for those of us who are not a computer wizz. please reply by email asap.
Cheryl U -April 28, 2004

I've seen several comments listed asking how to complete step 4, i.e. where do you find these to remove them?, but I don't see any answers to the question. What's the answer, and why don't you list how to do step 4 with the instructions above?
Todd Short -April 28, 2004

Trying to run the program, I get a message "Unable to Locate INF file "java.inf."" What can I do now? I'm running Win2000 professional.
Ron Schmidt -April 29, 2004

how can i uninstall microsoft java virtual machine from windows me? im having many problems with web pages coming in my system.
Raul Ramirez -April 29, 2004

I want to delete the java from my computer, but I read a lot of these and it sounds like there is some problem after reboot and where to find these 5 items to delete. Please let me know what to do after reboot to delete these items. I have a new Dell computer with windows XP. Thanks
rochelle -April 29, 2004

pls. send instructions: how to delete:the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
Eloy campos -April 30, 2004

I have the same problem as a number of other posters, i.e. I uninstalled the Microsoft JVM but when I go to a Web Page in IE with a Java Applet I still get a prompt to install Microsoft Java Virtual Machine and the Java Applet will not display even if I select OK. What is the problem? Can you post the respondse to this forum please?
John Cunnane -April 30, 2004

Done this: Enter the command RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall How do I do the following?: delete the following items: the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) what happened if I don't remove those and will not install Sun JavaVM. Thanks
Bogumila -April 30, 2004

How do I do this for Windows 2000 Professional? I can't seem to get it to work on this OS? Please advise.
Bruce Alvers -April 30, 2004

how do i remove the system roots stuff i dont kno hwo to get acess to them PLease Advise, Your Help Is very Much appreciated.
bryan p. -May 01, 2004

I did this for Win2k a few weeks ago, and I am appalled that after all this time John Savill hasn't answered how to fix what happens when you take the MSJVM out. You get a warning that your downloads from IE6 will not work, then you find out that Sun's JM doesnt provide a replacement function. You'll further find that re-installing the MSVJM won't fix it either - I even ran a repair over Windows, and un / re-installed IE6 - NOTHING short of wiping your hard drive and reinstalling Windows will make that functionality come back! (Left clicking on a downloadable link of button produces nothing, or a blank explorer page). I think this is the author's fault, an am insulted that he obviously feels unmoved to find a fix for it. Here we are trying to help each other, but the guy with all the resources - and the one who started thiss in the first place, is just sitting there doing nothing - evidently satisfied that he began all this mess! HE of all people should be answering questions and solving problems about his "fix".
Bruce Baxter -May 01, 2004

I see a whole string of queries regarding step 4. I also am stumped here. Please could you offer explicit guidance as to how these files should be accessed and then deleted.
Leigh Jackson -May 01, 2004

Step 2 didn't work, message said "java.inf not found", so I didn't need Step 3. In Step 4 = Delete the following items: the \%systemroot%\java folder, java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder, jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder I get a message telling me that \C:Windows\ is not a valid entry. Still in Step 4, Delete The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey and Delete The The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) those subkeys and entries were not in the indicated HKEYs. Is it possible it's because I already have the newer JVM for Windows installed? Directions like "delete item .... from the %systemroot% which is Windows are confusing. No wonder you've gotten so many questions about these directions.
Mike G. -May 01, 2004

To Dave who posted December 30, 2003 I can see your Java bar on the left side of your web site http://www.g7vnr.freeserve.co.uk What I can't see is the link under your 2 awards that takes me to wunderground.com. When I did manage it, I got lots of pop up windows advertising sex on the internet! Interesting site you have.
Mike G. -May 01, 2004

I agree with several people who've asked "how do I delete The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)" when I don't have them in my Windows XP Pro Registry?
Mike G. -May 01, 2004

how do i uninstall this with windows 2000 Professional.
Sara Sizemore -May 02, 2004

I removed Java VM per your instructions, but where do I do to remove the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) Also if I removed the download feature, how do I download the Sun Microsystems VM?? Your help is appreciated.
Todd Reeling -May 02, 2004

Done this: Enter the command RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall How do I do the following?: delete the following items: the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) thanks
Mark -May 02, 2004

How do I remove it from Windows 2000? Same steps as XP ?
Phil -May 02, 2004

Hi, Entered RunD1132 etc but keep getting error message stating RunD1132... file not found.Check spelling try again. What can I do? Thanks...
Dee -May 02, 2004

I've got to step four, but now I have no idea where to find the files I need to delete. If I could get some help, that would be great.
Dave -May 03, 2004

I am getting many ads popping up whenever I enter internet explorer. Read your comments re microsoft java vm but I have windows 98. Is it possible to remove jvm safely using your instructions or a variation? Other reader comments are a little alarming if there is no solution. Thanks.
Steve Chappell -May 03, 2004

I see a lot of questions on this site, but no answers. Are they hidden elsewhere? I have the same question that's already been posted: Having removed the obsolete Microsoft JVM, do I need to install the Sun JVM, since the whole process is supposed to be obsolete? Thanks for any help on this. I hope I can find the response. - Jack
Jack Powell -May 03, 2004

How or where do I find these files to delete them, sorry for my ignorance. the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
erik -May 03, 2004

I've managed to follow the first few steps of the process, but am unable to complete the latter two "Delete the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey; Delete the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)" Could you please assist me by telling how I should do this. Thank you very much for your help.
Sarj -May 03, 2004

Need same as marcus j. feb 11. i.e. details step 4?
Johannes -May 04, 2004

Can you send me the instructions to uninstall the Microsoft JAVA virtual machine from the Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows 2000 OS. Thanks in advance.
Howard Furman -May 04, 2004

i uninstalled JVM like the instructions said but then i couldnt figure out how to uninstall the listed items after i rebooted, there are no instructions on that. my problem is that there is a web site poping up as my homepage and i cant make it stop. is this the right way to take care of that problem, because so far it hasnt worked.
lindsay -May 04, 2004

got the cws shredder and it has gotten rid of the start page problem that was occuring, however it comes back so we want to do the permanent solution above...have read all of these issues and wondering if there will be these problems when/if we choose to delete the stated files? we have xp office basic edition. thanks for your time.
Erin and Nick -May 04, 2004

Done this: Enter the command RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall How do I do the following?: delete the following items: the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) thanks
joe ornelas -May 05, 2004

I can't find the folders to delete the five other files. Your help is needed, thanks.
Kyle -May 05, 2004

I am having the same problem as so many other people. When I enter RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall I get an error saying cannot locate java.inf. Please help.
kyle -May 05, 2004

Someone needs to find this company that wants you to use coolworld search.But you notice that there is no contact info at the bottom.microsoft is powerless against cws so I'm going to reformat or buy apple .the antivirus company made this virus to watch what we do when we contract this virus .Its terrorism on a digital level.
gee -May 05, 2004

Hello. I am intrested in removing the java thing, but I dont know where to go to delete the files you say need deleting. Can you give me some advie please. I'm just a dumb ole country boy, I dont know diddly squat about these things. lol.
Dan -May 05, 2004

To the confused.. the reason why you cannot see these files in steps 4 is because they are hidden, enable all the files to be shown and you will see all of this within the Windows folder. They will all show up once you enable all the files to be viewed.
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Name -May 06, 2004

I don't see any answers to the comments. This is my second email and I'm still trying to fiqure out how to remove the things listed in step 4, but have no clue, and there aren't any instructions on how to do it. Please help.
Todd S.. -May 06, 2004

The MSVM, unknowingly till now, has caused my disposituin to become very sour. My PC & disposition are now GREATLY improved, tkx to your great help !!
RB HARRISON -May 06, 2004

How to remove MIRAR...
Leon Julien VREBOSCH -May 06, 2004

how to remove JVM from Windows2000PROFESSIONAL?
bruce -May 06, 2004

I would like to be contacted as I have completed the first part of removal, but step number 4 of your process needs to detail where a nonversed person such as myself can even go to find those files for deletion. "Search" produces no results of value. I would appreciate an email followup, if possible
Jim Ahlberg -May 06, 2004

I went into Run to uninstall Microsoft JVM and a panel came up saying RunD1132 can not be run. Can I get a reply to help me with this?
Trevor Turner -May 06, 2004

I am using XP Professional by the way.
Trevor Turner -May 07, 2004

Great but how to uninstall MicrosoftVM on Windows 2000 professional?
bruce -May 07, 2004

Like many others, I'm trying to figure out where these items are at, for me to delete them: the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) Also, it appears in Margaret's post, that the coolwebsearch problem still exists...is there another fix available to fix this problem? Many thanks for your help.
Brian -May 08, 2004

When I run RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall I get "could not locate inf file".
Mike B. -May 09, 2004

how do I remove it from windows pro 2000?
kim -May 09, 2004

I need help finding the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkeys. and im also a little worried about the message i get before i uninstall it that says "If Component is uninstalled microsoft internet exploere will not be able to download from the www do you want to uninstall microsoft v/m ?". Is this normal ? I'm using windows xp thank you for any help you can give me
loren walstrom -May 09, 2004

Those unfamiliar with %systemroot% variable, Registry backup and key editing, etc. should perhaps avoid risky fixes and try in Internet Explorer clicking Tools menu, Internet Options dropdown item, Advanced tab, and then uncheck the Microsoft VM items. Sun's Java can be obtained at http://java.sun.com
Max Anderson -May 11, 2004

I have Windows ME. A link on CW Shredder took me here. I followed steps 1 thru 3 above to remove Microsoft JVM, but am puzzled as to where to go to delete the items listed in step 4. How in Explorer do I find \%systemroot folders or The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkeys in order to delete them. I'm a novice. Thanks for any help.
John B. -May 11, 2004

I'm also from the Isle of Man!
Norman -May 11, 2004

This thing is a menace!!!!! I hope you can come up with a better way that is easier to RunDll32 advpack.dll, without it going to error. Thank You Good Day!!!
Maverick M.D. Xander -May 11, 2004

Please how do uninstall from Windows 98 ?
Ernest Shoobridge -May 12, 2004

Like others I would like to know how to delete %Systemroot%\java folder and Java.pnf and Jview.exe and wjview.exe Thank you
L. D Perkins -May 12, 2004

How can I uninstall the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM) from Windows 2000? Please help if you can. Thanks
Chris Laney -May 13, 2004

FOR NOVICE PEOPLE: I give you these useful infos: 1- The \%systemroot%\ folder is the folder where your OS is installed ( generally C:\Windows\ ). 2 - To delete the keys "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE......." you must enter the register editor by typing "regedit" in the Execute field of your Start menu. WARNING !!! Be extremely careful when you delete keys, subkeys or values. You touch the heart of your computer... Good Luck !
Uncle Mike -May 14, 2004

tried to run (RunDLL32.....) ERROR:could not locate INF file.'java.inf please advise.thank you
sean cullen -May 14, 2004

I entered the command exactly as written above and my windows XP home edition says that the file cannot be found. Please advise what to do now
daniel chelin -May 15, 2004

Could you please send me how can I remove JVM from Windows ME thank you
Amin -May 15, 2004

Completely useless unles you deal with the "unable to locate java.inf." issue
John Pallot -May 15, 2004

When attemption to run the command I received an error that Windows could not find D1132... Is there a manual way to do this?
Gretchen Holmquist -May 15, 2004

How can I remove Java Virtual Machine from my win98, I went to find folders and it was there ( just to make sure I had it)and do I have to install a newer version?... Please let me know, thanks!
Michelle C -May 15, 2004

ok can someone help me and tell me how to delete these other files the article is talkin about? where do i go to find these?
Mike -May 15, 2004

Part of the uninstall command is cover by the top articles frame!
Chandra -May 15, 2004

How can I uninstall the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM) from Windows 98?
Joel -May 15, 2004

how do i delete the following items 1 the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
Stephen -May 15, 2004

dear sir could you please advise me as to where to find the files for step 4 in the above procedure as I am not to familiar with the XP system Thanks for your time
phil L -May 15, 2004

MY computer can not find D.1132 advpack.dll
Janet Dexter -May 15, 2004

Need help with step 4. Not sure how to locate and delete the following items # he \%systemroot%\java folder # java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder # jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder # The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey # The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) Thanks
BT -May 16, 2004

I, too, like so many others posting comments have no idea how to delate those items after rebooting. Please, please tell me how to do it. Thank you.
c wells -May 16, 2004

well....i tried to do this and now my system is fouled up beyond belief...i cannot get sun/java/re to load at all...and i apparently deleted registry files i shouldnt've...PLUS....i dont know where to go to get this repaired....HELP!!
billyshy -May 16, 2004

I see others have asked this question, but I don't see the answer...how does this work for 98SE? Thanks!
Sheley N -May 16, 2004

I,ve uninstalled JVM from Windows XP, how do I know delete the\%systemroot%\javafolder...etc. I've searched but canot find it
Richard St. Pierre -May 16, 2004

I have windows 98se how do I uninstall java and get the new download and install it thank you
robert warner -May 17, 2004

My computer has been taken over by CoolWebSearch. It won't let me keep my desired default homepage. When I RUN the command, an error box comes up that says, "could not locate INF file, 'java.inf' thanks for the help, i can't believe someone can come into my compouter and change my settings without permission. they should be sent to jail for trespassing!!!
Todd -May 17, 2004

Since I removed it from my machine I can not donwload big files anymore. The first few bytes go fast then it goes slower and slower and finally settles at about 80 bytes/sec.
G.J. van Loo -May 17, 2004

\%systemroot% Is the Windows Folder, usually called C:/WINDOWS and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, is a registry that Win XP shouldnt have http://www.windowsitlibrary.com/Content/368/15/1.html
Sans_Fi -May 18, 2004

I can't delete the inf folder. But I deleted stuff in the folder. All of them. I hope i did the right thing. Coz I don't wanna mess up my computer further more...
ahmad -May 18, 2004

Seems like many wonder about this "don't know how to delete the five items listed, cannot find the folders in question, the files in said folders or the "subkeys." Help, please. " Cant anyone who can this explain this in this "Forum"
Morten -May 20, 2004

It didn't work,can not find the files to remove.but did download other,still can not find Internet Explorer.
Ramona Smith -May 20, 2004

I can easily do steps 1 ->3 but with step 4 I have deleted the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder but how do I delete the The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options). please can someone help me, I've seen other people asking the same questions but noone has replied on how to delete the last two... PLEASE someone help. I've got to this page from the CWShredder v1.56.1 Windows XP (5.01.2600 SP1) Written by Merijn - merijn@spywareinfo.com please someone help me or email me
Quinn -May 20, 2004

I have a trojan and I am a sick of this all. One questions.My PC is my property so if any +one come to my property can I kill them.If some company install spy on my PC this is thje same as someone come to my land so I can go to this company and kill all them. Am I right or not.My property is only my so if anybody come without call he is thief. Thanks
Nessa -May 21, 2004

When I Run your command, a message "Unable to Locate INF file "java.inf." comes up. Please advise. Thanks.
Lloyd Rees -May 21, 2004

When I run RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall I get "could not locate INF file 'java.inf'.... Pls adv.
Lynne H -May 21, 2004

Thanks for your help!!! Unfortunately, I still have a gremlin, or am getting reinfected by something other than CWS (CWShredder coming up clean, trying to get a HijackThis log update from Wilderssecurity.com). Anyway, I have the same question as Rick from Dec., 2003: how do i delete the following items 1 the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) rick -December 30, 2003 I need the full disk address, or ??? Also, which version of Sun Java should I download to replace the one I just deleted? TIA!
R. M. Bliss -May 21, 2004

I have enter the command and that part of the process worked. But I cannot find the other files after the computer reboots. Please help me locate these for this stupid trojan horse downloader is still hiding on my computer with the help of this microsoft java file. Thank you.
Becky Pronger -May 22, 2004

I can not figure out how to "delete the following items" the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the systemroot%\inf folder and all of the rest of the items it says to delete. I can not locate them on my computer. Subsequently I am still having the same problem. Please HELP!!!!!
Terry Barker -May 22, 2004

I like a lot of others found this page through cw shredder. Followed the step to get rid of RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall . But don't know where to find the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder to get rid of them. Could you please tell where to find them. Windows search didn't help.
JDawg -May 22, 2004

I like a lot of others found this page through cw shredder. Followed the step to get rid of RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall . But don't know where to find the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder to get rid of them. Could you please tell where to find them. Windows search didn't help.
JDawg -May 22, 2004

Could you please send me the instructions on how can I remove JVM from Windows ME thank you
Andrew -May 23, 2004

My computer (windows xp) cant find the dll-file. How do I uninstall Java?
Ove -May 23, 2004

I read with interest your uninstallation instructions for JVM form Windows.I am on Windows XP Professional and have managed upto step 3 without a hitch but step 4 is causing me a problem you do not say how to find the bulleted folders for deletion. It would help if you would update you instructions to be a little more clear as I dare not proceed any further with the un-installation until this is clear Please help
Paul Morris -May 23, 2004

I went to ms site was told the patch was outdated for win.2000 profesional. It keeps coming back. I have cwshredder, ad aware, spybot and symantec does not reconize it. I'm lost, not a tech guy. Help? Stephen
stephen bischoff -May 24, 2004

Great Advice !! I use Opera anyway so i dont need any stinkin' MS Java :) THANKS !! This works like a dream even without Dl'in any Sun Javas :)
Happy Man -May 24, 2004

I keep getting Error: could not locate INF file 'java.inf'. please email me about how to fix this problem
sean cullen -May 25, 2004

i have windows 98,how do i uninstall ,or should i?i have a about blank problem also.what ever that is.
scott -May 25, 2004

I also ran the command and got the error message about not finding INF file 'java.inf' I see others have had this problem too, however I can't see any replies to the problems in the comments page..... Where does one go to retrieve a solution?
Shane Driscoll -May 25, 2004

i ran the uninstall process, clicked on yes to confirm, but after restarting computer i could not find the \%systemroot%\java folder, java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder or jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folders to delete. i'm a novice computer user and i probably did not look in the right place. the rest of the process went smoothly. should i worry about deleting these three files. i have already downloaded the new java program. thank you for your help.
frankietee -May 25, 2004

Could not remove RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall didn´t find it
tom -May 26, 2004

It would help if the 'top 20....' box was moved so that the end of the RunD.... could be seen!
kmd -May 26, 2004

Windows XP Professional, SP1. I have two comments. First, I had trouble installing the JVM from the Sun site, getting error 1305 (File not found on the website). Turns out it was caused by InstallShield. The workaround is to download the JVM and install manually. If I had uninstalled the Microsoft JVM first, according to your instructions, and then tried installing directly from the Sun website, I would have been in a big trouble, as I would not be able to download anymore. Therefore, I think the order of events needs to be changed. One has first to download the executable, just in case, and ony then go through the steps you outlined. Second, I see many comments addressing the same issues over and over (JVM for Windows 98, missing java.inf, etc.) It would be great if you put the answers to the most frequent questions directly below your instructions. It will save both you and the readers tons of time.
Valentina -May 26, 2004

The complete Command for removal is not shown in your article as it is blocked by a info box. Also, how does one verify removal? Thanks
alan -May 26, 2004

The article lists "items to delete", but when I was in the removal process, I did not see any "items to delete" option.
alan -May 26, 2004

Done this: Enter the command RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall How do I do the following?: delete the following items: the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) thanks
Joy Wymer -May 26, 2004

Hello, tried to get rid of the microsoft JVM but when I enter the command RunD1132 etc. the computer can't locate any item relating to this. What do I try now. Would like my computer back befor this bug got into it. Thank you, Jill
jill from Wisconain -May 26, 2004

Where do i find the \%system root%\ etc,etc..... that i am suppose to delete? i'm running xp home
cliff -May 26, 2004

I followed the instructions for uninstallation, everything worked fine. Sun's newer JVM for Windows has been succesfully installed. Thanks a lot! Regards...
Abdullah Shafeeu -May 26, 2004

How do I find the files for deletion?
KKk -May 26, 2004

I tried to do as instructed, but not being very computer savy I was able to only delete jview.exe and wjview .exe. How do I find the other items to delete? Thanks.
Steve -May 26, 2004

when i went to hit run for the command it said error could not locate INF file 'java.inf', What now???? need help
suda -May 27, 2004

Where can we read answers to these posts?
Tessa Meijer -May 28, 2004

Can you please tell me how to get Java VM From Windows 98 SE If there is any relevant downloads, can you please tell me where to get it?
Charles Mhlanga -May 28, 2004

Have tried repeatedly to run. java.inf can't be found. Help!!!
Ed Maguire -May 28, 2004

Dear Sirs, I have installed (even re-installed) 1.4.1_02 SUN JVM, after destalling MSJVM as told and no java applet will work. Everything used to work fine before. How do I repair the system and how I can get the good working MSJVM back? Thanks John-Peter
Strickler Hanspeter -May 30, 2004

I tried your removal procedure but got back a message stating that Java.INF could not be found. I have tried every ad and spy remover program out there, nothing is working to get my computer back from it's CoolWebSearch space, I just got done using CWS Shredder, Any help would be appreciated. -Mike
Mike Nowicki -May 30, 2004

have Windows ME. A link on CW Shredder took me here. I followed steps 1 thru 3 above to remove Microsoft JVM, but am puzzled as to where to go to delete the items listed in step 4. How in Explorer do I find \%systemroot folders or The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkeys in order to delete them.
John B. -May 30, 2004

I tried to follow your steps to try and remove the java"thingie" but i get this error message :error : could not locate INF file ´java.inf´., what does this mean and what should i do. Ive only had the internet for 5 days and ive already had browser hijackers 4 times! Please help!
Reimo -May 31, 2004

I followed steps 1 through 3, after the computer restarts where do I find the files in step 4 to delete them?
J -May 31, 2004

I followed steps 1 through 3, after the computer restarts where do I find the files in step 4 to delete them?
J -May 31, 2004

I see an awful lot of questions without any answers to them, am I missing something?
Tony -May 31, 2004

Could you explain, how do I remove JVM from Windows 98 and what is now instead (if any). Thank you
Chamos -June 01, 2004

Like other brothers and sisters of us who are computer semi-illeterate, I can't find the exact files/folders listed in your instructions, i.e., \%systemroot%\java and such. I don't want to screw things up and delete something I shouldn't. I have Windows 98SE. Do you have some more specific instructions?
Sid Simpson -June 01, 2004

Worked on W2003
HzM -June 01, 2004

Followed instructions and got a cannot locate RunD1132 file. Now what do I do? Thankx for the help.
David Giannone -June 02, 2004

I have read all the above comments and I too can't find the files to delete to get rid of jvm. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You Merv Hass
Merv hass -June 02, 2004

The computer couldnt find the java.inf file but said i had JVM on my computer!
S.Sawant -June 02, 2004

About 6 months ago I downlaoded and installed Sun Java. I didn't uninstall the Microsoft VM first, but it doesn't seem to be necessary. Sun Java changed all the requisite IE settings for me on installation and everything has worked fine since then. Although Microsoft VM is still on the hard drive it's no longer used by IE.
ian jackson -June 02, 2004

I ran the uninstall process, clicked on yes to confirm, but after restarting computer i could not find the \%systemroot%\java folder, java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder or jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folders to delete. Maybe I didn't look in the right places. Can you please help.
S Connor -June 03, 2004

I'm using XP home edition I did not start with uninstalling but installed the new Java plug-in control (used your link) http://java.com/en/index.jsp I had no problems with coolwebsite other than that the scanning programm XOFTSPY (Paretologic) giving the registry entries coolwebsearch and cws.Oslogo i clear them but they keep coming back. Norton , Adaware and Spybot do not come-up with those registry-entries ? I have all servicepacks and MS-updates installed. I use also Spywareblaster and should be full protected but when I found those registry-entries and I check on Spywareblaster there are two restricted sites disabled xxxtoolbar.com and coolwebsearch(233)(i did not do that myself)In IE they are also disabled. Anyway i found out that that you can through "control Panel"find javaplug-in control and just change from default too the newest java. There is I think no need to uninstall the old java. I wait and see if those register-entries are coming back ? I also read that MS keeps supporting the old java for a while (ending 2007 or so) Greetings and what ever you do make a back-up first. In general i would like to see not only questions on this site but also answers.
Henk -June 03, 2004

i followed your directions for uninstalling the java virtual machine on/in my windows xp home and i get a pop-up 'error loading the advpack.dll.LaunchINFSection' the specified module could not be found
lennyz -June 03, 2004

To get to the "The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)" go to start menu select "run" and then type "regedit" then look for the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and expand it...do the same for each one.
Robert -June 04, 2004

where/how do I get to the "\%systemroot%\java folder? everytime I run "find" it says it doesn't exsist. I'm running WIN98 SE
j. Miller -June 04, 2004

Hey, I have the same problems as others. I would like to be contacted as I have completed the first part of removal. But step number 4 of your process needs to detail where a nonversed person such as myself can even go to find those files for deletion. I would appreciate an email followup.
Brian -June 04, 2004

i have sucessfully uninstalled VM. how do i (step by step) find and delete the other items you instructed. thanks, Billy
Billy -June 04, 2004

I have completed steps 1 through 3 but I don't understand how to complete step 4. Where do I go to delte these items? Also, can I Just reinstall the java and then just go download the patch instead of trying to remove the JVM from my computer? If so how do I reinstall it? What do I do? Thanks
John C. Breaux -June 05, 2004

FYI all the steps listed above seem to work fine in Windows 2000. For the people asking how to do the last 2 steps, you can delete items from the Windows registry this way: Start -> Run... -> [type in the word regedit]
Mr. Fang -June 05, 2004

The fix above only mentions Win Xp - the site that redirected me to this one mentioned a fix for those still operating Win98SE - is that correct?
Ed Kushner -June 05, 2004

Dear Sir, I have problem locating the java file, after the Run, a message "Unable to Locate INF file "java.inf."" Please advise. Thank you.
bob ransey -June 05, 2004

I followed steps 1 through 3, after the computer restarts where do I find the files in step 4 to delete them?
Peter -June 05, 2004

how do i delete the following items 1 the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
shawn -June 06, 2004

Step 4 says to delete certain items, but where do I find them? I've tried searching, but there are no results!
Jessica Briggs -June 07, 2004

This has been helpful. But i don't understand what has to be removed in the registry. I can find the folder's your talking about. But don't really know what reg keys have to be removed. I'm running windows xp pro..
Bill Demarais -June 07, 2004

HI, I KEEP GETTING THE 'SEARCHTHROUGH/INDEX' ETC. ETC. I HAVE TRIED SPYWARE AND ADAWARE AND SHREDDER HOW DO I GET RID OF IT ? PLEASEEEE THANK YOU SO MUCH, LORI
LORI -June 08, 2004

Hi, after reinstalling windows xp pro and downloading java sun 1.4.2_04 some days ago my computer keeps save dumping and a blue screen appears. That hadn't been the case all the months or even years before. Now I had to uninstall Java Sun ago in order to keep up my internet work. I wonder if there is an interferrance between Java Sun and the Microsoft JVM. PLUS: May it be that the latest Java Sun version does not run on windows xp without the sp 1? Please help. Thanks and hello from Austria.
rotary -June 08, 2004

To remove Hkey_local etc.:Ga via Start naar Uitvoeren en tik in het venster REGEDIT en klik op enter. Navigeer naar de volgende registersleutel: Hkey_local.....
Marjon -June 08, 2004

Great article. Things are going good on the XP machines. I understand these steps should work for all windows versions. Is this correct? Also, Windows NT, I cannot find the jview and wjview files, are they named something else? If I skip that step, continue on with deleting the registry keys, then install the Sun JVM, I encounter install error telling me that there is a problem with the windows installer package and a program run as part of the setup did not finish as expected. Is that because the jview and wjview files were not deleted?
just me -June 08, 2004

fantastic, at last got rid of this awfull piece off software. thanks !!!!
mart -June 08, 2004

Dear Sir, I have problem locating the java file, after I enter the Run Cmd, a message "Unable to Locate INF file "java.inf."" appears, some advice please. Thank you.
John Cooper -June 08, 2004

Your Comments (required): I am unfortunate enough to use Windows Me, with no near-future hope of up-grading, so I guess this is not for me -- or is it? I was directed to your site after downloading, installing and running CoolWebSearch Shredder. Ao I even need that with Windows shakies, flakiest system? Frank
Francis Lawrence -June 09, 2004

Your Comments (required):I keep java console on my deaktop. There is nbo real need to be rid of mc-jam. I PROTECT pc w/firewall, Spyware guard,Stinger,Advanced Registry Optimizer,RegClean(micresoft)Spybot,Hijack this,spyware blaster,Panda(free)/Trojan (killer)This seems to be 'overkill' but it saves me the worries i read of here. If need be, type all titles into 'Google" to find them.Works well for me,the utilities i mean. Thx - hope this helps !!
RB Harrison -June 09, 2004

lookiing through this I can see I am not the only dope, obviously we all should go and and get some sort of firewall and anti-virus as a first step to prevent re-infection. Some software freebies I have found to be useful are, and I make no claim that they are the best but they are freely downloadable and seem to work in the main. The Java thing was something I didn't know and I will be seeking a win 2000 version of removal asap. Hijackthis cwshredder adaware (lavasoft) spybot search and destroy starter by codestuff (nothing to with removal but does speed up your machine a bit) Other pest control softwares help but don't remove all pests until fully licenced
tubal cain -June 10, 2004

How do I do this for Windows 2000 Professional? Thanks!
Maria Carola -June 10, 2004

Your Comments (required):If only people knew how to give instructions. You should say where the\%systemroot%\java folder is located as well as the other items.
Tedd Harkulich -June 10, 2004

Could you please send me how can I remove JVM from Windows ME thank you
David -June 11, 2004

Dear Sir, I have problem locating the java file, after the Run, a message "Unable to Locate INF file "java.inf."" Please advise. Thank you.
Jon -June 11, 2004

All those comments by people did nothing to resolve MY problem. I tried to uninstall JVM, found no clues after the CWShredder file, no icon on desktop. Why must all these applications be so darned multi-stepped and no answers?
Robbie McBride -June 11, 2004

Same problem as many others - for the first stage of JVM removal the cmd line syntax couldn't find java.inf (I'm using W2K,SPv4).
Pietros -June 11, 2004

I just posted you that I couldn't locate java.inf. Is it possible having used CWShredder first to remove CoolWeb Search the file java.inf was deleted?
Pietros -June 11, 2004

I have about:blank hijacking my web browser. using IE on WIN98SE. Tried to remove MS JVM as detailed , but comes back with advpack.dll file missing. please provide answer also provide more deatils about the \%systemroot% instructions and all other answers to problems for WIN98SE
brett -June 12, 2004

Dear Sir, I have problem locating the java file, after the Run, a message "Unable to Locate INF file "java.inf."" Please advise. Thank you.
Pat Gallagher -June 12, 2004

/sigh....like many others I am at a loss when it comes to step #4. I also am unable to locate the files. I use WindowsME and would appreciate a little guidance. Thx kindly.
Leslie n Gower -June 12, 2004

I have the same issue as marcus j on february 11,2004 regarding step 4 in removing microsoft jvm. from windows xp. please email back thanks.
Marc F -June 12, 2004

Can we PLEASE get a real f*cking response on how to remove MS Java from WinME??? Not just a bunch of nubs trying to figure it out??? If not this page is fkn USELESS to anyone without XP. :-<
Chris C -June 12, 2004

If you are actually helping to stop hacking because of the JVM flaw in MS, then why are you using "DOUBLECLICK", a known SPYWARE when we come to visit your site? Please print this and then explain! Thank you.
Grant Rymer -June 12, 2004

Please help me! i have followed the steps but when i click ok, i get this Error: could not locate INF file 'java.inf' if somebody could please email me if they can help, PLEASE spyware is taking over my computer. it is barely functionable anymore.
sean -June 13, 2004

Where can I read the answers to the above posts?
Larry Drury -June 13, 2004

After running "RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection,Uninstall, I did a folder search for \%systemroot%\java, but it wasn't found. Now I can't browse with IE Explorer. HELP!!!
Larry Drury -June 13, 2004

I'm trying to follow your instructions on removing MS java. I can't seem to find any reference to systemroot in my pc files as outlined in your instructions
George Noth -June 13, 2004

I've been reading the other comments and I have the same problem as several others who have posted. I have no idea how to complete step 4. Where do I find these files to delete? Thank you.
Amanda Scemons -June 13, 2004

have winXP and this works beautifully. THANX!!
Jon -June 14, 2004

Your Comments (required):same problem as Robert on Jan.14, Juraz on Jan 16, etc. my message is "could not find RunD1132". what is the solution? my computer was new in february and virus protected.
wendolyn -June 14, 2004

Your Comments (required):How do I remove the following: The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
Perry Salim -June 14, 2004

Cannot find the \%systemroot%\ extension. Is this a file folder or in the Registry Editor? Also, I cannot find HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VMthe JAVA_VM registry subkey. Please respond to my email address with further advice.
Aaron -June 14, 2004

How can I read the answers to all the posted questions?
James Hall -June 15, 2004

Your Comments (required): I did the uninstall but after rebooting, I haven't been able to locate the files and folders that are listed for deletion. Being the novice computer user that I am, I need help.
Greg -June 15, 2004

--------------------------- Advanced INF Install --------------------------- Error: could not locate INF file 'java.inf'. --------------------------- OK ---------------------------
Nfuck -June 15, 2004

i can't find the three folders i'm told to remove in the fist three steps of the uninstall process. help please.
dave -June 15, 2004

I ran the command and reboot but cannot find the other 6 files can you reply with that info. thanks
Eddie Pierce -June 15, 2004

java.inf not found is the message it pops. now what shall i do???
anil -June 15, 2004

Hi there, is anyone tell me how I want to manually uninstall dreamweaver with using administrative tool
sally -June 16, 2004

Can you send me instructions to remove JVM from windows 98 2nd ed. I have popups, well, popping up & searce engines taking over my home page.
Mario Pennisi -June 16, 2004

i have the problem with cool web search and i am using windows 98 s.e.what can i do to erase it from the memory i have tried several methods of removal .it keeps replacing my home page. can u please help
gary sibley -June 16, 2004

A link on CW Shredder took me here. I have Windows XP installed on my Dell PC. Like others have noted above in their comments above to your FAQs, I followed steps 1 thru 3 above to remove Microsoft JVM, but am puzzled as to where to go to delete the items listed in step 4. How in Explorer do I find \%systemroot folders or The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkeys in order to delete them. I'm a novice. Thanks for any help.
RLK -June 16, 2004

I have a nasty hijacker on my computer that I have used cwshredder to remove, and hijack this, along with Adaware 6.0 to no avail. Hijack this identifies the following malicous enteries, R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = C:\WINDOWS\secure.html R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = C:\WINDOWS\secure.html R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = C:\WINDOWS\secure.html R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = C:\WINDOWS\secure.html R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\WINDOWS\secure.html R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = C:\WINDOWS\secure.html This company has also put an unwanted ad on my homepage, I use google as my default page. Any suggestion's would be kindly appreciated.
stephen a wall -June 16, 2004

Your Comments (required):I need to know how to perform step 4. I have NO idea!
Rebekah Spresser -June 16, 2004

Your Comments (required):Please email Ms JVM detailed removal instructions as I am encountering some difficulties. Rgds Sam
Name (required):Sam Fetwey -June 16, 2004

I also followed procedure as outlined. Installed 1.4.2_04 SUN JVM and enabled for IE6 (SP1). When I go to a Web Page in IE with a Java Applet I still get a prompt to install Java Virtual Machine? I click 'download' which takes me to the MS site, and the blurb re no longer supporting MSJVM, and a link to Sun. I follow the link and am informed that I have the latest version of Sun JVM installed. How can I get my Java Applest to run under IE?
Michael Johnson -June 16, 2004

Please, how can I uninstall the Microsoft Java Virtual Machine (JVM) from Windows98 SE ? And download the correct one? Thanks for your help
torsten -June 17, 2004

Your Comments (required): I also cannot find folders to delete and I see that many people above has same questions. Please send me instruction in finding: 1. \%systemroot%\java folder 2. java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder 3. jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder 4. The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey 5. The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options). NOTE: you should add instructions in finding and removing these folders in the process to remove MS JVM. Best regards, Sam Baik
Sam Baik -June 17, 2004

I encounter a message that if I uninstall msjava I will no longer be able to download files from the internet. Do I want to do this???
Mike Nolting -June 17, 2004

Your Comments (required):When I try to remove the MS JVM from my Windows ME, my windows doesn't recognize the program RunD1132. It says that I might have typed it wrong. It this string of characters correct to type in the Run box? RunD1132 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection Java.inf,UnInstall Should I have typed it as you have it with the spaces and some of the characters in uppercase?
Laura Flavin -June 17, 2004

Dear Sir, I have problem locating the java file, after the Run, a message "Unable to Locate INF file "java.inf."" Please advise. Thank you. I am using windows 98
Paul Murray -June 17, 2004

i agree with marcus, at step 4, all info is lost since there is no step by step on where to find those files. Why do u all think we can read ur minds? please, write step by step instructions oh i finally found them, the first 2, i had to do a search , start, search, files folders. found them also using windows explorer, under bootdrive\windows\..... the second set i found doing this, start, run, regedit and then looked for what is listed on his list.
myardor -June 17, 2004

download the java removal tool from here http://www.softpedia.com/public/cat/13/7/13-7-127.shtml...simpifies the whole process then install the sun java
HAWKEYE -June 18, 2004

Hi, I tried but could not find the java.pnf, or jwiew.exe or wjview.exe files. I also downloaded the Sun micro systems JVM but still can't run any java applets. What do I do now?
Julian -June 18, 2004

PLease help me find theese on my computer, The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) I'm not sure what I'm doing. I have followed all ins. but the last 2. Thanks
Renee -June 18, 2004

How do i delete the following items: The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
Sam -June 18, 2004

When I followed the instructions for uninstalling MS java, I got an error report stating "Error: could not locate INF file "java.inf" What do I do from here?
Bama -June 18, 2004

%systemroot% is a system variable, to see what the actual folder is open a command prompt and type "echo %systemroot%" (without the quotes). It is most likely C:\Windows but might be C:\WinNT or something else. To remove the registry subkey settings open run and type regedit, then find those subkeys and delete them.
rcbell -June 19, 2004

i never read it.
ant -June 19, 2004

this does not work what do i need to do?
gene -June 19, 2004

Hiya, just looking to find out how to delete those , and where they are after I reboot my PC. These ones :-) \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder
Scott Defoe -June 20, 2004

Thanks for help thus far, but how do I do this for Windows 2000? I get the same problem others have, but haven't found your response to: "I know I have the JVM installed and when I run the specified command I receive the following error "java.inf not found" which make the article useless" Is there a way of removing it manually, safely?
Katya -June 20, 2004

I have Windows XP Professional and Sun Java JRE 1.4.2 I used Microsoft's unmsjvm tool, no longer distributed by Microsoft, but you can download it from ftp://cyberia.dnsalias.com/pub/filebase/windows/apps/tools/UNMSJVM.EXE It is known issue that unmsjvm breaks Internet Explorer applet tag support. I found the folowing solution: run regedit and goto HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608500} and delete value KeyFileName = "C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\msjava.dll" Now applet tag in IE works again (at least on my system). Can anyone confirm this please?
Digitale -June 20, 2004

First, it should be noted, that fixes like these should really only be handled by someone with decent computer knowledge. It's very easy to mess up your whole computer by doing something stupid in your registry. I found this article via CWShredder, because i kept on having coolsearch reappear even after ridding my computer of it several times. Here's the answer to some of your questions: \%systemroot%\ refers to the folder in which Windows is installed. In other words, c:\windows. Why they say it like that when this fix is for winXP only, i'm not sure, but i guess in case someone installed it differently, they wanted to be safe, not thinking it would confuse most people. Thus, the first thing states for you to delete the "java" folder inside the windows directory. "The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey " - whenever you see some tag like this (hklm), that's in the registry. To enter your registry, go to Start Menu-Run and type in "regedit" (minus the quotation marks). Then go to the location it states. Each slash represents a new "folder", just as it does normally. Then right click on the appropriate folder and choose delete. REMEMBER, the registry is critical to Windows' operation, so make sure you know exactly what you're doing. I did the fix a minute ago, so i don't know if it works...i guess i'll know in 3 days if i don't receive anymore malware crap. Hope my short little "guide" helps some of you out.
ClayMeow -June 20, 2004

Im having a problem. how do i delete those five programs listed? Please email me because i will not look back on this post. link161@yahoo.com
Greg -June 20, 2004

Your Comments (required):I can not find advpack.dll,launch please help
Rex Stark -June 20, 2004

Done this: Enter the command RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall How do I do the following?: delete the following items: the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) thanks
Richard Morris -June 20, 2004

Your Comments (required): How can I uninstall Microsoft JVM from Windows Me? Please help!
Ross Mac -June 21, 2004

Wowzers...looks like noone knows what to do for step #4. Well, I'm no exception...I wonder if anyone is ever going to assist us all on finding the registry keys in step #4...
Charles King -June 21, 2004

How do I remove the Java Virtual Machine from Windows 98SE? The instructions posted pertain to Windows XP. Thanks.
Barry Malter -June 21, 2004

Im not very computer savvy so I have the same question as alot of the other folks here, where do I find the items in step 4 that need to be deleted.
Jimmy -June 21, 2004

how do i find the items to delete after my system restart?? thanks for your time
Bill Scott -June 21, 2004

Your Comments (required):i also get -not able to locate java.inf- error message. what to do?
Name (required):arjen huese -June 22, 2004

Your Comments (required):I'm not able to find the files i have to remove: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) Please note I use Win 2000 Pro. Thank you!
Carlo -June 22, 2004

I have the same problem as Marcus J., submitted February 11, 2004: I would like to be contacted as I have completed the first part of removal. But step number 4 of your process needs to detail where a nonversed person such as myself can even go to find those files for deletion. I would appreciate an email followup. I use Win 2000 Pro
Carlo -June 22, 2004

Well I have the same questions as most people... once I've uninstalled with the provided command and followed through with the reboot, where do I go to erase the other files? Thank you for your effort and time.
Reese G. -June 22, 2004

I have window 2000 pro on my machine and I am having the same problem that Mike posted on January 20, 2004. Can you help me out with this problem?
Allen H. -June 22, 2004

Your Comments (required):I see this is a popular question. How do I uninstall the Java Virtual Machine from Windows ME?
Steve Clark -June 23, 2004

when i follow the instructions to remove ms java vm I get the following error error inadvpack.dll Missing entry:launchinfsection what do i need to do to get rid of this access point on my computer thanks steve
steve bowers -June 23, 2004

This forum is redicioules cause nobody answers to questions... it looks like this instruction only works for XP. Leave IE and download a good browser like Firefox or Opera and u wont have these problems. There is even a "byte"-verifier patch out from MS to solve these startpage problems. i downloaded it for 2000 pro and of course?!?! =) it didnt work.... so i just leave IE to all those that like pain and suffer and rather use a good browser =) in the meantime u guys try to get rid of JVM ;) LMAO
Zerficker -June 24, 2004

I know how to do some some steps in #4 but could you e-mail the actual procedure for finding systemroot folders??
Yous -June 24, 2004

I would like to be contacted as I have completed the first part of removal, but do not know how to locate and delete the folders mentioned in step 3. Please help. Thanks.
Mark Elkus -June 24, 2004

Where are the instruction for the Non Computer Person, to delete files, after the rebooting. Please let us how to delete the items in step 4. Thanks
Marianne J -June 24, 2004

I was able to run the first command but I can't find some of the items to be deleted - I see others have the same problem but I don't see where you have replied. Your site is certainly a help for us amatuers, especially when we don't always have the funds to keep going to technicians. Thanks.
Jacqueline Woodard -June 25, 2004

how do i delete the following items 1 the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
Mark -June 25, 2004

I have uninstalled successfully, then installed Sun Java. However, Yahoo Messenger and Chat now do not work. It says that java virtual machine is not found. In my control panel, the MS Internet Explorer is checked for java plugin. Is there another step that allows Yahoo services to work?
Larry Swanson -June 25, 2004

Your Comments (required):Part of removal of MS JVM, specifies to delete five items, but you don`t specify how. I for one, do not know how to delete these 5 items. Please advise. Thanks in advance.
Robert N -June 26, 2004

2 Problems with this solution for me: 1 is that I can't execute rundll32.exe (Access denied error, which also is blocking access to my Control Panel); I can circumvent that by copying a rundll32.exe to another folder and run it there. Second problem is that java.inf can not be found. I'm stuck here; what do I do? (And any ideas on the Access Denied problem?)
Marc -June 27, 2004

Your Comments (required):Could you please send me how can I remove JVM from Windows ME? Thank you.
Scott Maxwell -June 27, 2004

Your Comments (required):Dear Sir, I have problem locating the java file, after the Run, a message Unable to Locate INF file java.inf. Please advise. Thank you.
lissa -June 27, 2004

Done this: Enter the command RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall How do I do the following?: delete the following items: the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) thanks
Greg Richardson -June 27, 2004

Your Comments (required): I did step 1,2 and 3 but have not deleted items in step 4. I also have installed Sun Java. Can you tell me what will happen if I do delete the items (step 4)from the registry? I do not want to format if something goes wrong. Right now I have no java showing up on IE even with the Sun Java. Is it because I did not complete the removal process? Thanks
Carmen -June 27, 2004

Thank you very much John Savill! I was completely lost until I clicked the "How to uninstall JVM" button which can be found in the CWShredder, the software I used to destroy the harmful spyfiles with. For those wondering how to delete those specific things: You are not supposed to find any "\%systemroot%\" directories. It is supposed to mean your operating system directory, for example, if you´re using Windows XP, the place to find those things is usually C:\Windows\Java and so on. On how to get to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE stuff: Find a program called Reged and run it. Those registry subkeys are pretty easy to delete. Reged can be found by using the Windows search program. I just don´t know why such an expensive program like Norton antivirus is completely useless in situations like this. What are they getting paid for? Thanks for your help! Yours Hans W Helsinki, Finland
Hans Wallin -June 28, 2004

I had the DSO expoit, now I have the CoolWWWsearch trojan and or Trojan.start page and trojan.byte verify. I have run Adaware, spybot and now CW shedder. Shredder keeps finding 9 explorer pages to restore. All my patches and updates are current but I stil have my IE hijacked every time. I have tried to uninstal the M$ Java scrip below but keep gettingg the error "cannot find the INF file Java.inI had the DSO expoit, now I have the CollWWWsearch trojan and or Trojan.start page and trojan.byte verify. I have run Adaware, spybot and now CW shedder. Shredder keeps finding 9 explorer pages to restore. All my patches and updates are current but I stil have my IE hijacked every time. I have tried to uninstal the M$ Java scrip below but keep gettingg the error "cannot find the INF file Java.inf. Any sugestions?
Bruce -June 28, 2004

I would like to know if I remove the JVM will I have to install that Sun Microsystems one or somebody elses? Thanks
Gari Firenzi -June 28, 2004

This is just about the most useless forum I have ever seen. Lots of questions, no answers. Apparently John Savill wrote the article and then forgot about it. Let the readers twist slowly in the wind...
Lyle -June 28, 2004

After entering the rundll32 etc command, windows comes up with a warning about IE not being able to download files from the www if this componente is removed. Will installing sun's java fix this problem? Thanks so much.
Guillermo Scharffenorth -June 28, 2004

I see others can't find the items to delete after rebooting. Can someone help me find them too? Thanks!!!
Allen Coswell -June 28, 2004

Your procedure worked perfectly on all my Win 2k boxes. Hopefully no more trojans can sneak in now! To all you people who don't know whay %systemroot% is or don't understand the instructions, GET SOMEONE WHO DOES, DON'T BE A FOOL AND MESS UP YOUR COMPUTER FOR GOOD! (%systemroot% is one of c:\windows, c:\winnt, etc, HKEY_LOCALMACHINE is in the registry, you need to run regedit to delete the keys - WARNING - deleting the wrong thing(s) in the registry can break windows irretrivably requiring you to reinstall windows completely - you have been warned! :)
Richard -June 30, 2004

Before I run the uninstall I need to know where to find the stuff you said to delete. Can you help? I want my computer back.
Robin -June 30, 2004

<< Just be careful uninstalling the MS JVM >> In Windows OS versions prior to win2k (sp2?) the msjava.dll file is a protected OS component (search the MS knowledge base for the following: "kbinfo KB222193"). The file itself should NOT be deleted in versions prior to win2k sp2 Also, make note that with many versions of Internet Explorer, the Sun JRE uses the same registered clsid. If you remove this registry entry, you will most likely not be able to use the Sun JRE either. Finally, if you do a search on uninstalling MS JVM you will find an abundance of articles relating to removing the MS JVM from WIN XP. Things are a bit more complicated in attempting to uninstall protected OS components for the reasons given above.
Joe K -June 30, 2004

why would you even want to install the jvm? that's just dumb.
cynic -July 01, 2004

I tried following your instructions above using the Run1132 etc but my computer comes up with cannot find file RUND1132.Is there an easy way to rid my PC of this problem that an untechnical person such as myself can do?
John Reed -July 01, 2004

Your Comments (required):I got to Step 4 (like so many others)and didn't know where to find the items listed. I even did a search to no avail. Help!
Pam Buschbacher -July 01, 2004

I have tried entering " RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall" but It says it cannot find "java.inf"
Caryn -July 01, 2004

Your Comments (required): where do i go to delete the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
Adam -July 01, 2004

Where do I find the files to complete step 4: the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
Terri Austin -July 01, 2004

Done this: Enter the command RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall How do I do the following?: delete the following items: the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) thanks
bill -July 02, 2004

Your Comments (required):WHY ON EARTH DO YOU POST ALL THESE QUESTIONS WITH NO ANSWERS?
E. PLESHA -July 02, 2004

i tried to uninstall but got a Error in Advpack.dll "Missing entry:launchinfsection" message what can i do to rectify this
chrissie -July 02, 2004

THIS solution does NOT work. I did everything it said AND deleted every instance of JAVA anywhere. THEN installed the SUN java. 10 minutes later I still get the cool web search. I had removed what I could using the Adaware first. Is google somehow affected? I almost give up.
brad -July 02, 2004

There are Two Adds on the screen which seem to cover part of the instructions.
Art -July 02, 2004

were do you find both hkey_local_machines inorder to delete them. i can't find them??? e-mail me please and let me know. Thanks!!!
allison conway -July 02, 2004

Dear Sir, I have problem locating the java file, after the Run, a message "Unable to Locate INF file "java.inf."" Please advise. Thank you.
Robert -July 02, 2004

Dear sir. every time i try to remove java as per your instructions from CW shredder i go to run, type in your instructions all i get is the message ERROR could not locate INF File java,inf. What am i doing wrong?.
Joseph -July 02, 2004

how do i delete the following items 1 the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)
Robert -July 02, 2004

Thank you for your help. I did the first part of the removal but am unsure of where to go to remove the lines listed above. Could you please respond as to where to find those lines and how to get there. Thank you very much.
Ed -July 03, 2004

Your Comments (required):When I enter the command it gives me an error sign saying the java.inf file can't be located.
Eric -July 03, 2004

Hi, i have done every single thing it said to do except for: "jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder" i look in the system32 folder and i was unable to find jview.exe and wjview.exe files to be able to delete them and now everytime i restart it tells me to uninstall the files associated with it or reinstall it. i need help. i also have already instaled the Sun's JVM.
cono -July 03, 2004

To find and delete the Java folder, java.pnf, jview.exe, and wjview.exe, go to start, run, type in regedit and starting at the top find HKey---then subfolder Microsoft, and so on until you find the JavaVM files to be deleted. To find the appropriate sub directory JavaVM click on the small x to the side of the main directory. this opens up all of the subs. Example. Find Microsoft, click on the x to the left, then find sub Internet Explorer, click on the x to the left, find advanced options, click on the x to the left, find JavaVM and delete. for the prior system root, (also go to run, type in java, find and delete, find inf folder, delete, find java.pnf and delete, and Jview.exe, and delete. I take no responsiblility for giving this info, its just info. and thanks to the help of my son and his knowledge this has worked for me.
Randy Dahlin -July 04, 2004

How do I uninstall Jvm using windows 98se?
John Kenney -July 04, 2004

Your Comments (required):I would like to download Sun's JVM but I have already downloaded Windows XP Service Pack 1a. Should the Service Pack be deleted before I download the new JVM. Thanks
H Day -July 04, 2004

Copied quesytion from above! Same applies to me. Have located files with java in name but cannot find HKEY or$systemroot%! "Done this: Enter the command RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall How do I do the following?: delete the following items: the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options)" thanks
kate -July 05, 2004

Exactly the same as marcus j. above(Feb.11 2004) - have done first part of removal - don't know where to go from step 4. Would appreciate more precise instructions for those of us that feel they are reading a foreign language. Thanks!
Kristina Anderson -July 05, 2004

I am running Windows 2000 when I enter the command I am told that the INF file javainf cannot be located. What can I do?
neville watson -July 05, 2004

Like the post from richard hilbun -February 05, 2004, I too have followed the instructions and still keep getting re-infected. I would love to know how i can rid myself of this problem permanently. Thank you.
Jason T -July 07, 2004

Where do I go to delete the registry subkeys for HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE? I can't find that anywhere.
Jason -July 07, 2004

Your Comments (required): In step 4, where do I find those items that you say need to be deleted? Thanks.
Elizabeth -July 08, 2004

Guys, this article, was truly a Godsend. Nobody here could get on line w/o getting a mock "BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH"!!! Then a fellow geek and mgr [David Miskie] of a help desk here in Ft.Lauderdale, Fl. That handles the things our fellow geeks in India can't. Suggested {CWSHREDDER} and this link. Thanks guys! You've made surfing a pleasure again.
Alfredo PerezName (required): -July 08, 2004

i was reading the VM removal posts and many questions of other people, but i dont see any answers,feedback or replies coming from you. where they go?! greetz onyx
onyx -July 08, 2004

I've completed all of the removal steps, except for the last two. I don't know which registry subkey(s) to delete, the two registry entries you mentioned each have several subkeys. I really don't want to delete the wrong ones and mess up my computer or internet, any help would be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! : )
Justin Hemmer -July 09, 2004

Can you tell me what virus changes your home page to, about:blank ? And how can I get this virus off? I have tryed A LOT of things and nothing will get rid of it.
J.H -July 09, 2004

@ J.H.: That depends on what trojan you have on your system. Tools like adaware help in some cases, but unfortunately not always. Try http://www.trojaner-info.de/anleitungen/hijackthis/about_blank.html (sorry, in german). If you have the trojan "cool web search", there you find a tool to get rid of it. There are more links to cleaner-programs, which you can try. good luck, okoch
okoch -July 23, 2004

Is it necessary to remove Java MS from Windows ME2000,. If so how to proceed? Tanks for fast answer
Gerard CV -July 27, 2004

There is easy way to uninstall microsoft java virtual machine completly, just use Microsoft's unmsjvm tool Uninstaller is no longer distributed by Microsoft, but you can download it from http://jlpz.free.fr/msn/misc/unmsjvm.exe See uninstall.log http://google.fi/groups?threadm=p90hd095qmrr56ipnaq7mkf0rr77r9chpj@4ax.com It is known issue that unmsjvm breaks Internet Explorer's applet tag support, but this is not problem anymore since Sun Java 1.4.2_05 fixes the problem during installation.
Digitale -July 30, 2004

so just visit this web site and download "spysweeper"and that is all you need to do. So easy GO TO .. http://fosi.cdkbreeze.com/ PIECE OF CAKE . LOVE ROSCO
GENIUS1 -July 31, 2004

I have the sun java but have not uninstalled the microsoft java
d_may -August 08, 2004

Before you remove microsoft java, I recommend first going to http://www.majorgeeks.com and downloading the following: ad-ware and cw-shredder. This will totally clean out the trojans, and adware/spyware on your computer. After that remove, Microsoft JVM. GOOD LUCK!
got2play -August 08, 2004

I want to thank got2play and digital for their advice on removing java and trogans. I have looked everywhere to no avail.Their advice is good and my computer works like new now.Thanks again.
jodee433 -August 09, 2004

I also have not been able to remove JVM as the file java.inf is not found when I search for it. I have CWShredder and Ad-Aware/Ad-Watch. Cool Web Search keeps coming back, is there anything you could do to help?
amraamlockedon -August 11, 2004

use this tool,thanks to digitale http://jlpz.free.fr/msn/misc/unmsjvm.exe I did and it solved my problems along with what got2play advised
jodee433 -August 13, 2004

ROSCOE - I've downloaded spy sweeper and need to know where to find 'key code'. Can you help? Thanks, cj
cjlegge -August 16, 2004

kick ass
rogerdidlydoger -August 27, 2004

Batch & reg files to remove Microsoft Java http://members.lycos.co.uk/gurkatoon/ No unknown exe involved, script (almost) as plain as can be, tested with Windows 2000 Pro, usefull (only ?) to me, ymmv, gurkatoon
gurkatoon -August 30, 2004

This whole page is a pretty awesome demonstration of how awful Windows machines are to deal with.
paco555 -September 21, 2004

I just deleted microsoft jvm, how do i find the files on my computer to delete them?????I followed the instructions in this site....
Little Lady -September 28, 2004

MS JAVA VM Removal / REINSTALL The W2K server SP2 was IE 5.5 SP2 was upgraded to Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 Now there where some problem's, !!! not suprised !! Microsoft Java didn't work anymore, and sun java was not a solution because the intranet was build on M$ Java. So The server was upgraded to SP4 ?. Did not bring the solution. Also the file explorer had a grey left pane, this was because of : HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{EFA24E64-B078-11d0-89E4-00C04FC9E26E}\InProcServer32 à IE5.5 uses Browseui.dll -> All other IE use Shdocvw.dll I am running Windows 2000 Server SP 4 with citrix and did the following: - deinstalled all sun java's, You will have to check if java is installed, you can do this : START -> RUN -> CMD (enter) -> jview , if you get an aswer it is installed. The following commando wil do an uninstall. The deinstall did not work at first on my server because the java.inf file was missing. you can steal this from an other machine and put it in %systemroot%\inf . - RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall (manual removal of ms java vm) After you did the deinstall you need to do a reboot, because some files are locked. remove the \%systemroot%\java folder java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM registry subkey The HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM registry subkey (to remove the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) options) Microsoft Java is now deinstalled. Because I Run SP4 on my W2K machine The java installation package could not install telling me that I needed to downgrade or whatever? So I needed to do a force install with no check. Download your specific msjava install at: http://www.infocellar.com/java/fix-your-java.htm Go to START --> RUN , and run the following command (probebly you have a different Directory for c:\downloads and you'll have to include the quotes.) "C:\downloads\msjavx86.exe" "/c:javatrig.exe /L /exe_install /nowincheck" I think you can do this also on other machines. After this you need to upgrade to MS JAVA VM 3810 links are on http://www.infocellar.com/java/fix-your-java.htm
martl20 -October 08, 2004

There is an ad over the instructions plus at least half the comments are from 2003 and early 2004 with no answers from anyone. So Why is this newsletter running this useless article?
Anonymous User -October 11, 2004

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Anonymous User -October 12, 2004

For Evren Yurtesen (August 10, 2003) THINK TWICE! MSJVM is outdated completely. Ask any java developer (as myself).
Anonymous User -October 14, 2004

"amraamlockedon" wrote: I also have not been able to remove JVM as the file java.inf is not found when I search for it. I have CWShredder and Ad-Aware/Ad-Watch. Cool Web Search keeps coming back, is there anything you could do to help? Answer: Go get Spybot! - http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10289035.html?tag=lst-0-2
Anonymous User -October 14, 2004

I noticed some people were having trouble running "RunD1132". This is for those who got the error message that RunDll32 might have been mistyped. The problem is that the 2 characters that look like the number "1" are really supposed to be the lowercase letter "l", which looks exactly the same in the typeface being used in the instructions.
Anonymous User -October 14, 2004

So far cwshredder has worked for me where others hasn't if ne1 need a download for certain problems or has a question email me at toadboy_16@yahoo.com cause i had to do alot of hunting and wouldn't want to waste all my finding s ty. Jason
Anonymous User -October 15, 2004

I have Microsoft's JVM on one computer and the Sun on another. The onw with Microsoft's displays my applets correctly on my web page, and the one with the Sun product does not. You can see it but the font is really small now and hard to read. Does anyone know how to fix this?
Anonymous User -October 19, 2004

Im not having any problems so,after reading these posts,Im not gonna create any by following these instructions.
Anonymous User -October 20, 2004

For those who don't know. %systemroot% refers to c:\windows (replace c by the letter of the drive where windows is installed). To remove the registry keys, click start, then run, type regedit and click ok. Navigate to the keys and delete them.
Anonymous User -October 20, 2004

Wow ... I can't believe that someone would offer advice to have people go into their registry and start deleting keys, did it ever occur to the author that non tech types might read this post and try to follow the directions? Should have at least posted a warning with it ... damn shame. The frustration level of some of these posts is understandable. I have left MJVM on my machine (win xp w/sp2) but run Sun's version and have had no issues, I do however run a software firewall, antivirus, ad-aware, spyware blaster, spybot w/ tea timer ... and update them all regularly ... what I don't do is go to crap websites looking for "free" downloads ... a little insulation and better surfing habits will keep half of these problems from getting into your system. Good luck to all of you that have been left "in the wind"
Anonymous User -October 21, 2004

Wow ... I can't believe that someone would offer advice to have people go into their registry and start deleting keys, did it ever occur to the author that non tech types might read this post and try to follow the directions? Should have at least posted a warning with it ... damn shame. The frustration level of some of these posts is understandable. I have left MJVM on my machine (win xp w/sp2) but run Sun's version and have had no issues, I do however run a software firewall, antivirus, ad-aware, spyware blaster, spybot w/ tea timer ... and update them all regularly ... what I don't do is go to crap websites looking for "free" downloads ... a little insulation and better surfing habits will keep half of these problems from getting into your system. Good luck to all of you that have been left "in the wind"
Anonymous User -October 21, 2004

what to do when "java.inf" doesn't exist???
Anonymous User -October 22, 2004

Consider this is total waste of time. java inf not found. Two posts up, i totally agree with ya. I run Adaware and spybot together, has been very nice and smooth all along.
Anonymous User -October 26, 2004

i cannot read what'i must type when i choose for 'run' ... anyone to help me?
Anonymous User -October 27, 2004

after i uninstall where do i go to delete items?
Anonymous User -October 27, 2004

Please let read the complete path on the instrucitons of "how to remove the Microsoft JVM". The part is after the line that says:"From the Start menu, select Run..... The command to run is blocked by the information window next to it. Thank You Jorge agrinsoni agrinpr@msn.com Network IT Subscriber in P.R.
Anonymous User -October 27, 2004

This RUINED AND BROKE my computer
Anonymous User -October 29, 2004

When I made attempt to remove this file, I get an error message "Could not locate INF file 'java.inf'. What gives
Anonymous User -November 05, 2004

For Win 98 use this command: Rundll32.exe advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection Msjava16.inf,UnInstall
cosasu -November 10, 2004

can anyone help? everytime i open my explorer, my home page pops up as about:blank and it is some search engine. even after i run spybot and adaware and stuff like that it comes back if i try to go to yahoo and check my email. can someone please help????
Anonymous User -November 12, 2004

For about:blank problem. 1st, download CWShredder. If you can't do that try going to http://www.bleepingcomputer.com , they have help for just about anyting that is wrong with your machine.
Anonymous User -November 18, 2004

Dear Annonymous 10/21/04, I agree that this advice is terrible. I repair PC's & I'm stumped with a winxp java problem right now. I thought I might find a solution here. Most of the posts on this page are folks who do not understand how to get into the registry. I think it is very irresponsible of the author to even suggest it to them and as numerous as these posts are I see no responses. Dear Newbies, Once you get your 'puters cleaned up and running go get a free Zone Alarm, WinPatrol and Spybot. Dear Author, Shame on you! -SunsHlneGrrl
Anonymous User -November 22, 2004

How come the MSVM is like 100 times faster than its Sun Counterpart? Not only is the download smaller too, like 11 mb. I think Microsoft should disregard its legal agreement with Sun and keep updating it. I still use the MSVN, mainly because the overhead is so smaller.
Anonymous User -November 22, 2004

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Anonymous User -November 24, 2004

RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall does not work when I type that in "run". I tried just "rundll32" and it says it can't find it. any ideas?
Anonymous User -November 28, 2004

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Anonymous User -December 05, 2004

I had the same problem. The command doesn't work because java.inf not found. I ran Windows Update to install the following patch: 816093: Security Update Microsoft Virtual Machine (Microsoft VM) Restarted my computer and I typed the command (RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall) once more. It works. I got a message "If this component is uninstalled, Microsoft Internet Explorer will not be able to download files from the world wide web. Do you want to remove Microsoft VM?" Weird thing is I still can't find java.inf anywhere in my C drive.
Anonymous User -December 06, 2004

To anonymous user 10/21/04 and 11/28/04, there's nothing wrong with the advice. Those who don't know anything about computers (non techies) shouldn't even think about "fixing" their PC. If they do, it's their problem. They'll break something with or without the above MS Java VM removal instruction anyway.
Anonymous User -December 09, 2004

Peeps should know that with XP SP1a or later, it is no longer included.... There is only a folder remaining, which cannot hurt. Older versions of Windows (w2k, NT4.0, ME, 98SE 98 etc) You should've moved to the new XP SP2 I'd guess... In addition, the posted solution is about protecting your computer to the "ByteVerify" leak of M$ VJM. For removal or general protection, please use programs like "Ad-Aware", "Spybot Search & Destroy" and "SpySweeper" to remove them, and spend some time investigating which programs to use for protection of your computer. read: http://spywarewarrior.com/asw-test-guide.htm good links: http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/ http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/ http://www.lavasoftusa.com/ http://www.safer-networking.org (for spybot) http://www.webroot.com (for spysweeper) In Answer to a lot of questions: if the locations specifiers don't tell you anything, you're not skilled enough to know what you're doing in the apps required to reach those locations and remove the correct items. As such, the author deliberatly used language which make sense for Computer Engineers, but not to the ordinary users. I Rate this article an 2 for the reason that it is correct, but not maintained for present day. And for reason that the general user has no use for it (the target for the article) Either an tool (executable or bat/cmd file could be created to perform the removal actions described, including a detection if it is installed. Downloading & Installing Sun Java, should be no problem for the average user, except mayby some tips for installation.
Anonymous User -December 15, 2004

How can I undo your instructions??? Because, I can't install the new jave version and the systeem will not work anymore !!!!!!!!!!! Thanks and NO thanks !!!!!!!! Looks like it, that I must zetup my system from the beginning...I've tried everything :-(((
Anonymous User -December 21, 2004

I can't believe all these post trying to get rid of a good tool. MSVM is great, it is like any tool though, not used properly it will cause damage. Instead of calling MSVM crap, I suggest you first learn what you should be doing and quit doing what you shouldn't be doing. My computer stays on 24 hours a day 7 days a week 356 days a year (weather permitting) I run MSVM with zero problem, I also run ada-ware, spybot, Avg, spamfighter etc. I don't go looking for free stuff, I get free stuff though when I stubble onto it on a reputable site. The very first thing to do is educate yourself and if you connect to the internet with just one computer and are using broadband then put yourself behind a router. try to get up to speed by upgrading to winxp sp2. Always be suspicious and alert. You wouldn't walk down a dark ally in the bad part of town without being cautious so be the same way on the net. By being vigilant you can keep your computer on the net 24/7 and stay clean. I have the proof, I use logging and when I see a weakness I attack it then. The most important thing to remember is "you chose to use it it is up to you not to abuse it" the world is not your gaurdian. MJ Texas MCSE+S
Anonymous User -January 04, 2005

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;816093
Anonymous User -January 11, 2005

Before you remove microsoft java, I recommend first going to http://www.majorgeeks.com and downloading the following: ad-ware, cw-shredder, spy-bot search and destroy, and Advanced Disk Cleaner. This will totally clean out the trojans, and adware/spyware on your computer. After that remove, Microsoft JVM. GOOD LUCK!
Anonymous User -January 12, 2005

This article is badly written for people who do not understand the terms here. Luckily, I do. please refer to other websites for a clearer picture. And those systems with SP1a do not have M$ JVM installed, so no java.inf is present. And, %systemroot% is C:\Windows\system32
Anonymous User -January 15, 2005

MS JVM is obsolete but not crap. The previous comment was written by me. However, Sun Java is the most updated version as Sun is allowed to make changes to Java. However, Microsoft would be doing so illegally. And more problems such as the CWS problem of versions <3810 could arise. There would be no more updates now.
Anonymous User -January 15, 2005

Still the guy who wrote the previous comment. Not every thing has a patch. Just like Windows NT 4.0, it does not have any more updates so people are advised to upgrade to Windows XP. Upgrade to Sun Java. It's free and most people (most, not all) have no problems. And some CWS variants install through ActiveX controls now so use Firefox too...
Anonymous User -January 15, 2005

HUGE PROBLEM! well not really lol mhmmm i just installed xp on my computer and for some reason i cannot install java, i tried everywhere...sum places when i try to go to sites with java, it automatically restarts or in oder version i get the "doon't send" message...HELP!!!...thank u for ur co operation :D EZ
Anonymous User -January 15, 2005

Microsoft site has a tool to remove the Microsoft virtual machine!
Anonymous User -January 18, 2005

This is the funniest string of articles that I've ever read. It's also very sad. Yes, I know how to uninstall JVM, but I'm not going to do so. I have Sun Java installed and working well. There are better methods for fighting About-blank and Cool Web Search than uninstalling JVM.
Anonymous User -January 18, 2005

I am using Windows XP and installed MS Visual Studio 6.0 and then the drama began. JVM would not run. I Uninstalled MS Visual Studio and JVM would not run. Tried installing Sun Java and JVM would not run. Finally got to this page and followed the instructions. I am running Sun Java now and everything is working well (Too chicken to load MS Visual Studio 6.0 again). This page got me out of the woods!
Anonymous User -January 21, 2005

You're all idiots, everyone who says this article is useless. Oh wait, what's that? ITS THE EXACT PAGE RIPPED FROM MICROSOFT'S OWN WEBSITE. So call microsoft stupid, not this place.
Anonymous User -January 22, 2005

In our education enviornment, we have a distance learning server that requies the students to have Java installed. The Sun Java Applet gives many more errors than Microsoft's JVM.
Anonymous User -February 02, 2005

I removed the old java program and have no idea how to deltet the files required before installing the java program. Can anyone help me?
Anonymous User -February 05, 2005

I would never go with SUN JAVA on purpose. Experienced user with a new machine that works like crap on java sites -- thanks to the SUN/Microsoft java suit. If you have win 98, PUT IT BACK ON YOUR SYSTEM, run ZONE ALARM and NORTON and you will not have to worry about trojans, about blank exploits, etc .. and all java sites will work well again! With my new system, win xp, and the SP2 and SUN JAVA installed, everything is constantly locking up ( in java sites ), and will eat memory if you don't notice a "lockup", and is totally frustrating. I have tried everything = there is no way to counter this problem if you are using sites that use java.
Anonymous User -February 06, 2005

Waht an amzlign bunch of posers. If you cannot understand your OS, blame teh manufacturer. An get one you can--like OS X. I install, upgrade, side-grade Java and jars regularly with NO PROBLEMS. No registry, and all taht crap. Windows is a disgusting hack on a hack. Go get a professional OS that is easier and saefer to use and breathe a sigh of relief.
Anonymous User -February 08, 2005

hi
Anonymous User -February 12, 2005

I've found it possible to make the sun java plugin happily override the MS Java VM under Win98SE alieviating the need to pull the system apart, it also means that you can use the sun java plugin control panel applet to switch off the IE plugin and use the MS Java VM when the web based applet finds Suns Java VM too unfriendly. I see no reason why the same technique would not work under XP and IE 6+
Anonymous User -February 27, 2005

I have windows Millenium. And when i type i the command file it comes up Error loading advapack.dll The system cannot find the file specified. now this is VERY annoying as My pc is coming up with loads of spy-ware and other problesm and it doesn't matter how many times i take it in to get it fixxed it just doesn't WORK! It come up AboutBlank which HiJacks my MSN home-page which I need for my Work. Can you help?
Anonymous User -March 14, 2005

Seeing that there are quite a few posts requesting it, could someone please just post right here on the forum how to find: # the \%systemroot%\java folder # java.pnf from the \%systemroot%\inf folder # jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%systemroot%\system32 folder
Anonymous User -March 27, 2005

I would like to delete or wipe everything clean on my computer and then install Win XP. But I do not know how to delete everything. Win.2000 is on the computer now. Please help...Thanks...Please email answer to wonbyone99@hotmail.com Thanks again
Anonymous User -March 29, 2005

I have windows XP SP2 and java worked originaly but now it shuts down everytime I try to goto a java site. I cant remove the java because it says cant find java.inf. Help
Anonymous User -March 29, 2005

%systemroot% for Windows 2000 C:\WINNT\ and for Windows XP C:\Windows Therefore look in the location: C:\WINNT\Java for Windows 2000 C:\Windows\Java for Windows XP The other files to remove are located in the registry. Go Start then Run and type REGEDIT and click down to the correct locations.
Anonymous User -March 29, 2005

My advice, SKIP THE FIRST STEP (RunDll32 ... command), at least if you have any intention of ever using Internet Explorer to run applets again. Microsoft's no-longer-available MSJVM Removal Tool was withdrawn because of a serious bug - it destroyed IE's ability to run applets, even when Sun's Java is installed. And if you execute the suggested Rundll32 command, it will screw up IE in the same way! After skipping the RunDll32 command, it's safe to follow the other instructions (everything after the suggested Reboot). While this doesn't completely remove the MSJVM, it disables it, which ought to be enough to eliminate the security threat due to having the MSJVM still on your machine. And it won't mess up IE's ability to run applets with Sun Java. If you don't feel comfortable editing your Registry, you can skip that step as well, and you'll still disable your MSJVM. The most important step is probably just to delete the \%systemroot%\java folder, which is either C:\Windows\Java or C:\WINNT\Java on most computers. And if you'd rather not do that by hand, use the JVM Clean tool available at http://www.physci.org/jvmclean.jsp which cleans out all the files from that folder.
Anonymous User -April 03, 2005

How to delete the \%systemroot%\java folder. I failed using search for files or folders program.
Anonymous User -April 13, 2005

Microsoft simply wants java to die and will do what it can to kill it without getting pulled into court over it. I was getting multiple javascript errors in IE until I uninstalled MSVM, and now it runs beautifully. Your mileage may vary.
Anonymous User -April 18, 2005

If you use the MSJVM removal tool applets wont work unless before installing the SUN JRE you delete the following key in the registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608500}. This is the key which directs IE to the JVM installation on your system but this is not removed by the MSJVM removal tool or overwritten by the SUN JVM if it is already present. However if it is removed manually before installing the Sun JVM then the Sun installer adds the correct key for the SUN Java insrallation and all is well. This is better explained here: http://www.oit.state.pa.us/oaoit/cwp/view.asp?a=172&q=194113&oaoitNavDLTEST=%7C9138%7C The MSJVM Removal tool is available from here: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4158.html
Anonymous User -May 04, 2005

I was the anonymous poster from April 03, 2005 who advised skipping the first step (RunDll32 command) of the original manual procedure, claiming that it suffers from the same bug as Microsoft's MSJVM removal tool. It turns out I was wrong. The poster from May 04, 2005 was correct, in that the bug in Microsoft's removal tool is its failure to delete registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608500}. The RunDll32 command in the manual procedure does NOT suffer from this bug, as it properly deletes this registry key. If you've run the Microsoft removal tool then, to restore IE's ability to run applets, you must manually delete the above registry key. Then either install Sun Java or, if Sun Java is already installed, launch Java Plug-in in the Windows Control Panel, click the Browsers tab and enable Internet Explorer. If you've followed the manual procedure at the beginning of this long string of comments (including all steps), you've removed your MSJVM more completely than if you'd used the Microsoft tool. And IE will be able to run applets once you install Sun Java (or if Sun Java was already installed, once you enable IE using the Java Plug-in control panel).
Anonymous User -May 08, 2005

Working with Windows 98SE... If you install Sun's JRE, then uninstall Microsoft Virtual Machine, applets may not load. An "Install on Demand" dialog may appear asking you to install Microsoft's virtual machine. (Of course, when you click on the install button, it transports you to a webpage saying the Virtual Machine is no longer available.) One person suggested disabling the "Install on Demand" feature in Internet Options to get the applets to load. This did not work for me. What I did to fix the problem is: open Control Panel open Java click the advanced tab click the + next to " tag support" uncheck "Internet Explorer" click the apply button make sure all browers are closed check "Internet Explorer" click the apply button (The "Install on Demand" feature may remain enabled) I guess this was the problem: after uninstalling Microsoft Virtual Machine, Sun's Virtual Machine had to be reinstated as the interpreter for tags.
Anonymous User -June 30, 2005

necesito ayuda para eliminar spiware
Anonymous User -July 20, 2005

I downloaded SunJava after i was prompt to do so it gave me more problems on my XP ...
Anonymous User -August 07, 2005

Tried to uninstall JVM... But got an error: can't find java.inf. What now? One who can shed some light here? I want to get rid of VJM.
Anonymous User -August 31, 2005

Sun´s JAVA Virtual Machine is much better than Microsoft JAVA VM.. remember always update to latest version on www.java.sun
Anonymous User -September 09, 2005

oops.. http://java.sun.com/
Anonymous User -September 09, 2005

Dear Web Developer. I would gues that you used a "NOBR" or some such formatting technique on the command line instruction thus forcing the text to overflow the table boundries. In the future Please organize your flippin page layout. And ask your self and your "employer" what is more important, the content or the advertisement. ON Topic. Nice trick, it would seem, though that the topic ignored the many users who would loose functionalities due to their lack of knowledge of the Java Virtual Machine, and the relation to IE. I would hope that tips like these, in the future would anticipate a broader reach of the topic in order to notify users the effects of changes such as these, and maby cover those as well, or have links to somewhere that does... bcr
isubscribed@hotmail.com -February 21, 2006