To disable Java Update notification on your computer, there are two methods, by Registry Editor and Control Panel, check out both in this article.

Select the "Update" tab on the Java Control Panel. Uncheck the box next to "Check for Updates Automatically." Click the "Do Not Check" button on the pop-up window that appears.

Updating Java If you’re running Windows, your best bet is to open Control Panel and look for the “ Java Control Panel ” icon. After clicking on the Java icon, visit the “ Update ” tab to force an ...

Updates also should be available via the Java Control Panel or from Java.com. If you really need and use Java for specific Web sites or applications, take a few minutes to update this software.

Microsoft is offering advice on how to protect yourself from Java-based malware. The instructions are simple: either update it, disable it, or just uninstall it completely.

Updates also should be available via the Java Control Panel or from Java.com. Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) users who have Java should check Software Update for any available updates.