To Access the Java Control Panel (XP\2003\Vista):
Go to the Control Panel and click on Java.
If this change needs to be made on multiple machines in your environment, the following registry key can be pushed out using Desktop Authority:
Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\JavaSoft\Java Plug-in\1.6.0_10
Value: UseNewJavaPlugin
Type: Reg_DWORD
Data: 0
The appropriate validation logic should be used so that this registry key is not pushed out to everyone in your environment.
Disclaimer: Support does not provide support for problems that arise from improper modification of the registry. The Windows registry contains information critical to your computer and applications. Make sure you back up the registry before modifying it. For more information on the Windows Registry Editor and how to back up and restore it, refer to Microsoft Article ID 256986 “Description of the Microsoft Windows registry”.