After you installed Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Windows 7, it shows up in Control Panel > Programs. Clicking on it will open up the Java Control Panel. We are able to disable the auto update function in Java by un-check the "Check for Updates Automatically" in Updates tab. However, in Windows 7, there was a problem for disabling auto update. The settings will not be saved, meaning to say the next time you open up the Java Control Panel, the auto update is enabled again. It is due to lack of administrative right in Windows 7 environment.
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| Java Control Panel - Update tab |
