remove microsoft java virtual machine?

sandro · Apr 13, 2007

Hello

I'm working on an old win98 pc - trying to get it ready for internet use again. My question is: should I uninstall msjvm and replace with the current sun java?

I was able to find the official removal tool, but microsoft has apparently removed it from their site and they have warnings of dire system consequences for using it. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/826878

If anyone has had luck using the removal tool, please comment here.

thanks

Mada_Milty · Apr 13, 2007

I've used the MSJVM removal tool many times, and never had a problem. The "dire consequences" aren't so bad if you don't plan on going back to the MSJVM.

In fact, majorgeeks recommends it in their How To Protect Yourself From Malware thread.

chaslang said:

8) Uninstall Microsoft Java and Replace with Sun Java

You may already have Sun Java if on a newer OS. 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)
o The \%Systemroot%\Java folder
o The file java.PNF from the \%Systemroot%\inf folder
o The files jview.exe and wjview.exe from the \%Systemroot%\system32 folder
o The registry subkey HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Java VM
o 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 theMSJVM Removal Tool 1.0a

* Now install Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) from here: http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp When you install this latest version of Sun Java, be sure to uncheck the options to install the Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer and Google Desktop (that is unless you want this additional baggage). Be sure to use the option to Test your Java Virtual Machine (JVM) when you finish. It will only take about a minute and it verifies your installation is good.

Make sure you check that you have the lastest version of Sun Java installed by clicking the link. If you have an older version, install the new version and then remove all old versions. It would also be a good idea empty the Sun Java cache periodically because many baddies will store themselves there.

You can choose a different language if you need it from the top menu on that page. (Any files or registry entries not found or errors can be ignored and go to the next step)
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DavidGP · Apr 13, 2007

Hi and Welcome

I have used that tool with no issues on 4 PCs

Removal tool MSJVM Removal Tool 1.0a

They removed it as many who really didnt know the concequences were running it removing MSJAVA and then finding Java based websites etc etc were not working.

But to then run Java after removing MSJAVA, you need this from SUN http://www.majorgeeks.com/Sun_Java_Runtime_Environment_d4648.html

Bugballou · Apr 14, 2007

I've used the manual method posted in forums here without a problem. I have also left both installed and disabled the MSJVM through Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs, Set Program Access and Defaults, Custom. For Win98 use of older software is easier on system resources (I am using a 299MHz Intel Celeron processor, but upgraded RAM from 32 to 250 MB). There is a list of the more (and less) secure versions of java listed here in the forums also. I upgraded to Internet Explorer 6, WMP 7.1, needed to install Microsoft Visual Basic, Windows Installer 2.0, Adobe Reader 505, extractnow utility found on this site, and a fix for Windows update site (read my machine as a mac ) found here:
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/cab/x86/ansi/iuctl.cab
Wish I could use USB 2.0 on Windows 98 as that is how I connect a wireless adapter, but ethernet card installed without a hitch. And as Win98 is formatted with the FAT 32 file system, Sysinternals has a program for reading NTFS from the external hard drive called NTFS for Windows 98. Started searching for older software with www.oldversion.com and later found some (like Sun Java) offer older versions of their software on their web sites. Good luck with you 98 system, it can be a real learning experience after using XP all these years.

sandro · Apr 14, 2007

Thanks for the advice and the links. I used the removal tool, updated to the newest sun version and everything seems fine.

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