Not Java, Java
script. The two are not the same and are not directly related to each other. You can try disabling Javascript, although I cannot guarantee all forum functions will work if done. Posting, reading threads, and the usual things should be fine; some other more superfluous functions may not survive.
Internet Explorer 7:
1. From the Tools menu, choose Internet Options... .
2. Click the Security tab.
3. Click Custom Level... .
4. Scroll to the "Scripting" section of the list. Click Disable (or Enable to turn it back on later).
5. Close and restart your browser.
Internet Explorer 6 and under:
1. From the Tools menu, choose Internet Options... .
2. Click the Security tab.
3. In versions 5.x and 6, click Custom Level... . In version 4.x, click Custom and then Settings:
4. Scroll to the "Active scripting" section of the list. (In version 6, this is under "Scripting".) Click Disable or Enable.
5. Close and restart your browser.
Steps courtesy of
http://kb.iu.edu/data/ahqx.html