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How do I check if Java is enabled?

by Rhyley Bryan

How do I check if Java is enabled?

Answer

  1. Open the command prompt. Follow the menu path Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
  2. Type: java -version and press Enter on your keyboard. Result: A message similar to the following indicates that Java is installed and you are ready to use MITSIS via the Java Runtime Environment.

How do I know if Java is installed on Windows?

Java Version in Windows Programs

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Scroll through the applications and programs listed until you see the Java folder.
  3. Click on the Java folder, then About Java to see the Java version.

What computers does Java run on?

Windows

  • Windows 10 (7u85 and above)
  • Windows 8.x (Desktop)
  • Windows 7 SP1.
  • Windows Vista SP2.
  • Windows Server 2008 SP2 and 2008 R2 SP1 (64-bit)
  • Windows Server 2012 (64-bit) and 2012 R2 (64-bit)
  • RAM: 128 MB; 64 MB for Windows XP (32-bit)
  • Disk space: 124 MB.

Do I need to run Java on my computer?

In general it is not needed on private computers. There are still some applications that need it, and if you are programming in Java then you need the JRE but in general, no. Having said that, my favourite small game requires the JRE to operate !

When do I need to know which Java virtual machines are running?

Sometimes you need to know which Java Virtual Machines are running on your system (for example, when installing PTFs that require all of the JVMs to be ended (message CPD35EA) or when changing a Java parameter that requires a restart of the virtual machine).

How to tell if Java Runtime Environment is installed on my Windows machine?

Q: How can I tell if Java Runtime Environment is installed on my Windows machine? Open the command prompt. Follow the menu path Start > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt Type: java -version and press Enter on your keyboard.

What to do when Java is not installed on your computer?

If you are still prompted to update Java after installing the latest version, try restarting your browser. Close all of the browser windows, then reopen any web pages that require Java. In most cases starting a new browser session should make the latest installed version of Java active in your browser.

What’s the version of Java I’m running?

If Java is working, you will see a pink rectangle above with one line of text that says something like: Java Version 1.8.0_25 from Oracle Corporation or Java Version 1.7.0_67 from Oracle Corporation or Java Version 1.6.0_45 from Sun Microsystems Inc. or