Using Java securely on Windows 11/10 In case you need to use Java and you are running Java on your system, it is necessary to follow certain best practices to safeguard your computer.

Do you want to update Java Manually, however the update tab is missing from the Java Control Panel? Don't worry, in this article we will show you two methods for how to access the control panel.

The Programs and Features tab has been dropped from Control Panel in the latest Windows 10 build, as Microsoft continues to shrink one of its most useful features.

In these situations, you should use the Windows Control Panel to remove any instances of Java. After doing so, use the Microsoft uninstaller to clean up any Java fragments.

The four Java control panel settings are security settings introduced in Java SE7 Update 10 in October 2012 to control the access unsigned Java apps have to the system.