How do I uninstall Microsoft Virtual Machine?
This article applies to:
- Platform(s):
Windows 2000 (SP4+), Windows XP (SP1 SP2)
- Browser(s):
Internet Explorer 5.5, Internet Explorer 6.x
- JRE version(s):
1.4.2_xx, 1.5.0
SOLUTION
Check if Microsoft VM is installed
- Open the Internet Explorer browser.
- Click Tools > Internet Options > Advanced.
The Internet Options dialog box appears.
- Check if Microsoft VM is listed.
- If Microsoft VM is not listed, you do not have Microsoft VM on your system.
If Microsoft VM is listed, you can uninstall either by:
- Requesting Microsoft for the Microsoft VM uninstall utility
or
- Following the command line instructions to Uninstall Microsoft VM
Uninstall Microsoft VM
- Click Start > Run.
- Type:
RunDll32 advpack.dll,LaunchINFSection java.inf,UnInstall
The Microsoft VM uninstall dialog box appears.
- Click Yes to confirm.
- Reboot when prompted.
- After the machine restarts, go to the systemroot.
For example,
systemroot for Windows XP could be c:\WINNT
and for Windows 2000, it could be c:\WINDOWS
- Delete the following files or folders from the systemroot:
- java folder from systemroot
- java.pnf file from systemroot\inf\ folder (if available)
- jview.exe and wjview.exe files from systemroot\system32 folder
- Click Start > Run.
- Type:
regedit
The Registry Editor dialog box appears.
- Go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Java VM
(Hint: Right click the + icon)
- Delete the Java VM registry key.
- Go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\AdvancedOptions\JAVA_VM
Note:The Registry Editor display on your system could be different than the above view.
- Delete the JAVA_VM registry key.
Microsoft VM is now uninstalled from your system.
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