Disable Java Update notifications on Windows 10

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Disabling Java Update notifications on Windows 10 is straightforward for those well-versed in the operating system. However, for those less familiar with Windows 10, it might pose a challenge. Today, Mytour will provide guidance on how to accomplish this task.

Java is a programming language used by developers to create computer applications. Sometimes, when we download an application or software that requires Java execution, we must install it on our computer. Java is regularly updated by developers, and these updates are announced through Windows 10 updates. You can disable Java Update notifications on Windows 10 if they become bothersome.

How to turn off Java Update notifications on Windows 10?

Disable Java Update notifications on Windows 10

First, to disable Java Update notifications, check whether your computer is a 32-bit or 64-bit version. By right-clicking on the This PC or My computer icon on the Desktop, then selecting Properties.

Next, look under the System type section to determine if it's a 32-bit or 64-bit version.

Step 1: Press the Windows + R keys, then type “regedit” in the search bar and press Enter to open the Registry tool.

Step 2: Follow this path:

For Windows 10 32-bit: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Update\Policy.
For Windows 10 64-bit: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\JavaSoft\Java Update\Policy.

Here, Mytour applies to Windows 10 64-bit version

Step 3: Now double-click on EnableJavaUpdate and change the value in the Value data box to 0 to disable java update notifications. Then press the OK button.

Now all you need to do is restart your computer, and you have successfully disabled Java update notifications.

Here, Mytour has provided instructions on how to disable Java Update notifications on Windows 10. Nowadays, Java is not as widely used as before. Even popular browsers like Firefox still occasionally rely on it, and there are still some processes in Windows that require Java. It's not just Java; there are many other software or utilities on Windows 10 that you may need to disable, such as Cortana. Cortana is an integrated utility in Windows 10, but if you don't need it, you can customize whether to enable or disable Cortana according to your preferences. Refer to how to enable Cortana on Windows 10 and also how to disable it for more details.

Turning off or blocking Windows 10 updates helps you avoid situations where the operating system automatically updates new features from the publisher, wasting waiting time. Instead, you should take proactive steps to disable and block updates for your Windows 10.

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