Uninstalling Java on Mac

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Last updated: Apr 06, 2022 by Sarah Nguyen (Deactivated)
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Users can uninstall Java from Mac computers. 

To uninstall Java, you must have administrator privileges. 

If you are comfortable using the command prompt, Java can be completely uninstalled using several commands. The remove command, rm, can be either executed as root or by using the sudo tool.

  1. Click on the Finder icon located in your dock. 

  2. Click on the Utilities folder. 

  3. Double-click on the Terminal icon. 

  4. In the Terminal window, Copy and Paste the commands below:

sudo rm -fr /Library/Internet\ Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin sudo rm -fr /Library/PreferencePanes/JavaControlPanel.prefPane sudo rm -fr ~/Library/Application\ Support/Java

Do not attempt to uninstall Java by removing the Java tools from /usr/bin. This directory is part of the system software and any changes will be reset by Apple the next time you perform an update of the operating system.