Disable java update for all user accounts 1

[JTBorton]

I hope I've come to the right forum for this question. I'm using Windows XP and I want to disable the automatic java update for all user accounts. I disabled automatic update from the java control panel in the administrator account, but will that change cascade to all of the user accounts? Does each user account need to be changed individually? I ask this because there are a LOT of user accounts.

-Joshua
Well, You can try banging your head against the wall, but you just end up with lost-time injuries and damaged equipment. [M. Passman]

 

[linney]

What is jusched.exe And Why Is It Running?

http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/what-is-juschedexe-and-why-is-it-running/

I assume it is a setting that applies to the whole machine and its' users. If you prohibit jusched.exe from running that should stop it from checking for updates. Jusched.exe is listed in the Startup section of MsConfig and can be easily disabled.

You can also search for it in the "Run" keys of the operating system registries.

HOW TO: Create a Custom Default User Profile

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319974

How to customize the default local user profile when you prepare an image of Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/959753/EN-US

How to customize default user profiles in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/973289

How to add, modify, or delete registry subkeys and values by using a registration entries (.reg) file

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310516

Have a look at this program which converts .reg files to .adm as mentioned in this thread.
Current_User key for all users that signon?
thread1583-1547390

See what you can do via Group Policy too.

Why do you wish to disable it?

 

[goombawaho]

Be aware that Java updates are GOOD things in terms of fixing vulnerabilities in that product. I'm questioning WHY you want to disable the updates unless you are going to handle it periodically on your own terms/timetable.