This happens due to the incomplete uninstall process. After Java uninstallation, the Java registry keys are still present in the Windows registry despite removing the Java program from the system.

This article will tell you how to uninstall or disable Java ... You have to edit some registry settings too, to complete disable Java on IE. KB2751647 has mentioned the registry settings which ...

The Microsoft Java Virtual Machine ... security issues with un patched version of the MS JVM we advise that you remove it and install the safer SUN JVM as an alternative. If you have Windows ...