Internet Explorer opened from the Start screen is designed to provide an add–on free experience. Add–ons, like Java, will only work in Internet Explorer for the desktop. Learn more about add–ons and Internet Explorer
Open the desktop, and then tap or click the Internet Explorer icon on the taskbar.
Go to Java.com.
Tap or click the Free Java Download button, and then tap or click Agree and Start Free Download. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, enter the password or provide confirmation.
On the notification bar, tap or click Run. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, enter the password or provide confirmation.
Tap or click Install and then tap or click Close.
If you're having problems installing or using Java, look for answers in the Java Help Center.
In Windows RT, Java and other add-ons aren't supported by Internet Explorer or Internet Explorer in the desktop.
Open Internet Explorer by clicking the Internet Explorer icon on the taskbar.
Click the Free Java Download button, and then click Agree and Start Free Download. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
On the notification bar, click Run. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Click Install and then click Close.
Open Programs and Features by clicking Start, then clicking Control Panel, clicking Programs, and then clicking Programs and Features.
Select Java from the list, and then click Uninstall. You might be prompted for an administrator password or confirmation.
To be more secure and enhance your browser experience, upgrade to Windows 10.
Internet Explorer 10 is designed to provide an add-on free experience. Add-ons, like Java, will only work in Internet Explorer for the desktop.
Open Internet Explorer for the desktop.
On the Notification bar, tap or click Run. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, enter the password or provide confirmation.
Swipe in from the right edge of the screen (if you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen and move the mouse pointer down), tap or click Search, enter Control panel in the search box, tap or click Apps, and then tap or click Control Panel.
Tap or click Programs, and then tap or click Uninstall a program.
Select Java from the list of apps, and then tap or click Uninstall. You might be prompted for an administrator password or confirmation.
To be more secure and enhance your browser experience, upgrade to Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 7.
Open Internet Explorer.
On the Notification bar, click Run. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Select Java from the list, and then click Uninstall. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
If a yellow Information bar appears, click the yellow bar and then click Install ActiveX control or Install add-on.
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