Java is a popular programming language that is used by many websites and applications. It can be installed on your computer by using the Java installer. However, some people find Java to be too difficult to use and prefer not to use it. Remove the Java icon from the system tray so that you can more easily use it.
Anyway, let’s get to removing that Java icon… if the icon is currently visible, you can just right-click it and open the Control Panel from there, but you’ll get a warning dialog when running Vista.
If the icon isn’t currently visible, you can still get to the Java control panel by going to the Vista (or XP) Control Panel and looking for the Java icon. On Vista, you’ll have to first click on Additional Options:
And then click on Java:
Now go to the Advanced tab, click on Miscellaneous and then uncheck “Place java icon in system tray”
Much better.
Note that the currently displayed icon won’t go away immediately, you’ll have to right-click and choose Hide.
