MS Java uninstall

Can I just use the add/remove programs to uninstall MS java or do I have to do the procedure you have in the forums? I'm asking, because I'm nervous about going into the registry...never done it before. The editor's note on the removal tool also sounds scary to a novice. Thanks.

 

I thought MS Java was supposed to be uninstalled and replaced with Sun Java. Can I just use add remove instead of doing this:
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8) Uninstall Microsoft Java and Replace with Sun Java

You may already have Sun Java if on a newer OS or a newer PC. Just get the current version of Sun Java installed. The link to it is given below.

Microsoft no longer supports Java and it is often a source of installed spyware and hijacks so it is a good idea to remove Microsoft Java Virtual Machine and Install Sun Java. To remove it follow these steps.

• Select Start > Run and Enter "RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall" in the Open box, and click ok.
• Click Yes to confirm that you want to remove the Microsoft VM
• When prompted, reboot the computer
• Remove the following items: (Systemroot is where windows is installed (usually C:\Windows)
  • The \%Systemroot%\Java folder
  • The file java.PNF from the \%Systemroot%\inf folder
  • The files jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%Systemroot%\system32 folder
  • The registry subkey HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Java VM
  • The registry subkey HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ InternetExplorer \ AdvancedOptions \ JAVA_VM

• As an alternative to the above steps you can try the below tool to remove MS Java. Download and run the MSJVM Removal Tool 1.0a