Java is a programming language released in 1995 by Sun Microsystems. Acquired Sun Microsystems in 2009. At that time, Oracle became the self-described “steward of Java technology.” Many applications and web sites use Java. An end-user may need to install a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) on their computer to view Java content. JRE runs as a web browser plug-in. Due to security flaws that may exist in older versions of Java, it is important to know how to update Java. Verify and update Java on your computer using the instructions below for your operating system.
Do not confuse Java with JavaScript. Is a scripting language that runs within web browsers that support it. JavaScript causes the content in an HTML document to behave dynamically like a program. It provides interactivity in web pages for actions like games, button responses, animation and more.
You may also see a Java Update Needed alert dialog display that informs you if Your Java version is out of date. To update Java on your computer, click Update (recommended). The Java Detection applet will ask for your permission to run.
To update Java on your computer, click Update (recommended). The Java Detection applet will ask for your permission to run. Click the Run button to continue. The Java Detection applet will provide a verification result. If a new version of Java is available, the notification will display your current version, and the new Java version. Under the JavaScript heading, select the Allow all sites to run JavaScript radio button. Finally, refresh your browser. Select Chrome from the Apple/System bar at the top of the screen. Select Preferences. From the drop-down menu. In the left-hand column, select Settings from the list. At the bottom of the page, click the Show advanced.
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Click the Run button to continue. The Java Detection applet will provide a verification result. If a new version of Java is available, the notification will display your current version, and the new Java version.
Click the red Download Java Now button to update Java on your computer. The update process will prompt you to read and agree to the end user license agreement. If you agree, click Agree and Start Free Download to continue.
When asked, Do you want to run or save JavaSetup8uXXX.exe, click the Run button. A Java install wizard dialog will display. Click the Install button to continue with the installation. A Java installation progress dialog will display so you can monitor the installation process.