[ops33]

The security tab in my Java control panel looks nothing like what is shown in the link. When I select the security tab I only have information on certificates.
Any suggestions?

[palmer]

My suggestion is don't worry about it. Don't go to malicious websites and you won't get into trouble with Java or any other plug-in. If you go to legitimate news sites that happen to use Java, you will not have any problems.

As full disclosure for the thread, I worked with Java extensively up until about 10 years ago. Since then, not much and don't have any interest in whether Java stays viable or not.

[VeniVidiVici]

Follow this link to find instructions to uninstall your current version.
http://www.java.com/en/download/uninstall.jsp

You can either leave it like that or go back to my first link and choose to install the latest version of Java (it should prompt you). You will then get the Java Security Panel that will allow you to tailor your security level.