How To Uninstall Java On Windows 10 (2 methods)

In this guide, you will learn how to uninstall Java on Windows 10, so if that is what you were looking for, then keep on reading.

We at UninstallHelper always research the best and also the easiest ways of uninstalling programs and this guide is no different. You are going to learn 2 different uninstall methods on Windows 10.

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How to uninstall Java on Windows 10 – Method one

This first method is our favorite method of uninstalling ANY program on Windows 10 because it is the easiest one of them all. Scroll to learn more.

Step 1 – Type JAVA into search bar

If you’re a new Windows 10 user you will need to locate the search bar first. It is located in the bottom left corner of your screen. Now that you found it type JAVA in it.

Step 2 – Locate JAVA (marked as APP) within search results

You will now see results relevant to your search term, so you will have to find JAVA marked as APP.

Note: my Windows is in German because I am located in Austria, your result will look a bit different, but just remember to look for the APP marking.

Step 3 – Right click result and select UNINSTALL

Now that you identified the right search result, click on it with the right mouse button. This will reveal the context menu, from which you will select and click on UNINSTALL.

Step 4 – Find JAVA among search results and double click on it

Windows will now open the “Programs and Features” window, where you will see all programs that you have installed on your computer. Here look for JAVA. Once you found it double click on it with the left mouse button to initiate the uninstallation process.

Step 5 – Confirm uninstall by clicking YES

Windows will now ask you whether you’re sure you want to uninstall JAVA from your system. Confirm the uninstallation by clicking YES.

How to uninstall Java on Windows 10 – Method two

This method of uninstalling programs on Windows 10 is just as easy as metho one, so if you’re interested in learning more, keep reading.

Step 1 – Type REMOVE into search bar

To get us going with this second method you just type REMOVE into Windows 10 search bar. You will find it in the bottom left corner of your screen.

Step 2 – find ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS among search results

You will now see a list of suggestions, that Windows finds relative to your search term. Locate and click on ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS from the suggestions.

Step 3 – type JAVA into search bar

You will now see “Apps & Features” windows pop up, where you can see a list of programs that you have installed on your computer. You will need to find JAVA among these programs, so use the provided search bar and type JAVA in there.

Step 4 – click on JAVA, then on UNINSTALL button to start uninstallation

Great, now that you typed JAVA into the search bar and the list was filtered down, you can start with the actual uninstallation. Click on the program name (JAVA) and you will see UNINSTALL button pop up. You now have to click on the UNINSTALL button, which will bring a second UNINSTALL button on the screen. To start the uninstallation process you will have to click on the second uninstall button as well.

The uninstallation process will now start and JAVA will be uninstalled from your system in a few seconds.

See the below screenshot that should help with understanding this step better.

Congratulations, you just learned 2 methods/ways of uninstalling programs in Windows 10.

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