windows xp and java virtual machine

my last thread was deleted as it was somehow thought to be warez related, but what i want to know is how i can get a legitimate download link for java virtual machine.

apparently m$ doesn't allow for automatic installation/download of the program for winxp, anymore. i'm quite sure it's not illegal to have it as it's necessary for viewing certain web sites. if anyone knows of how i can legally get it, please post.

i just don't see how it's wrong to want to log onto yahoo games, and don't understand why the last thread was deleted.

You can get the Java plug-in for Windows XP, Me, NT, 2000, 98, or 95 from Sun here...

http://java.sun.com/getjava/

...version 1.4 of the JRE.

thank you much! now i can play chess on yahoo, again =)
the only thing...is there a way to get rid of the java console icon in the tray?