Re: MS Java

From: Torgeir Bakken (MVP) (Torgeir.Bakken-spam_at_hydro.com)
Date: 02/29/04 

Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 21:39:17 +0100

Dingo wrote:

> I read that Microsoft will no longer support MS JVM as of Sept. 30,2004
> and was wondering if there was a VB script to remove it from WinXP
> completely. If that wouldn't harm anything.
> I have already downloaded and installed SunMicro Java .
> Thank you anyone.........Dingo

Hi

Microsoft has a tool for this that currently is in beta. Here is a previous
post by Andrew Jenks [MS]:

From: "Andrew Jenks [MSFT]"
Subject: Re: How do I remove MS JVM from Windows 2000?
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2004 09:30:24 -0500
Message-ID: <eyMG$qs1DHA.2180@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl>

<quote>
The MSJVM Removal Tool was released into beta.
Instructions for registering for the beta program are below. Note that this
tool is beta software and that we highly recommend you only use it in test
environments.

Instructions for self-nomination for MSJVM Beta Tools

- Point your browser to http://www.betaplace.com
- Use a valid Passport to sign in to the site, or follow the instructions to
create one
- Enter the guest ID 'msjvm' in lower case letters
- Review the information on the home page
- On the Enrolled Beta menu item, select 'Diagnostic Tool For The Microsoft
VM'
- Select 'Survey' under the 'Program Info' menu pane and click on 'MSJVM
Tools Beta Nomination Form'
- Fill out the survey. Note that your contact information is required. The
rest of the requested information is optional.
- Press the 'Submit' button when completed
- You will receive an email confirming your participation in the Beta
program
- Review the other information on the site

</quote> 

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torgeir
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