Java automatic update

Java has the standard configuration to check for updates automatically. If higher version of Java is installed then the Java version that IMSMA^NG is using might get uninstalled. The environment variable JAVA_HOME will also get updated. It is possible to have both Java 7 and Java 8 installed.

How to stop Java from automatically check for updates

Start the Java control panel

How to find it depends on Java version and operating system.

Find the Java Control Panel - Versions below 7u40

Windows 7 and Vista

1. Click on the Start button and then click on the Control Panel option.
2. In the Control Panel Search enter Java Control Panel.
3. Click on the Java icon to open the Java Control Panel.

Windows 8

1. Use search to find the Control Panel 1. Press Windows logo key + W to open the Search charm to search settings

OR
Drag the Mouse pointer to the bottom-right corner of the screen, then click on the Search icon. 

1. In the search box enter Java Control Panel
2. Click on Java icon to open the Java Control Panel.

Windows 10

1. Right-click on the Start button and select the Control Panel option.
2. In the Windows Control Panel, click on Programs.
3. Click on the Java icon to open the Java Control Panel.

Find the Java Control Panel - Java 7 Update 40 (7u40) and later versions

Starting with Java 7 Update 40, you can find the Java Control Panel through the Windows Start menu.

1. Launch the Windows Start menu
2. Click on Programs (All Apps on Windows 10)
3. Find the Java program listing
4. Click Configure Java to launch the Java Control Panel