Java is not updated. Updating a Java Application
The other day I was doing a Java update and decided to do small instructions, how to update Java, which is necessary to open many sites and applications. If installed old version, then it is possible that these programs and sites will not work correctly. Therefore, it won’t hurt to have the latest version of the program, especially since it won’t bother you about little things. Just when you go to such a site, an icon will appear in the tray that will indicate that java has been turned on.
The easiest way to update is through the official website java.com, go to it, click on the big red button “Download Java for free”.
After downloading boot file, let's launch it. In the window that opens, click “Install”.
Even if you have an old version installed, everything will be reinstalled to the new one.
When the installation is complete, you can click “Close”.
By the way, you can immediately check this very version, for this you do not need to click on this button, but click just below on the link: “Is it installed on my computer software Java?
To make sure installed application, go to “Start” - “Control Panel”. The Java icon “says” that it is on your computer.
As a second option on how to update Java, I can suggest the following. Go to the “Start” menu, “Control Panel”, and then click on the Java icon, which is shown in the screenshot above. A small window will open, its functionality may vary depending on installed version programs, but general meaning What is required of you is simple: find in the settings the function (tab) responsible for updates.
Most likely, you will need to go to the “Update” tab. At the bottom of the window, click "Update Now".
Since I have latest version, I will not be able to show what windows you will have, but I think you will understand, since everything is on an intuitive level.
Upgrading Java will require you to close your browsers, so close all browsers before upgrading. open browsers. If you don't do this, the application will terminate them on its own.
Sometimes you have to restart your computer for the application to work. But this happens in very rare cases. If when you open the site it does not start, then you know what to do.
How to find out the Java version
If you need to know which version of Java is installed on your computer in this moment, go to the “General” tab and click “About...”.
A window will open and the version will be written in the first line.
That's all I have for today.
Good day!
You work, work... and suddenly, unexpectedly launching one of the programs, you see the message “Java update needed.” Many people are simply perplexed about what this component is and where to get it...
At all, Java- this is special. technology used in development various programs(some website modules*). Such developments make working on the Internet easier, more convenient and faster.
Where can you find Java when surfing the Internet? Yes, for example, on various gaming sites (where an online toy is launched in a small window), in Internet banking systems, on the Oblenergo websites, etc. (when transferring important confidential information and personal data) .
Java is updated several times a year (approximately). If you do not have a new version of Java on your PC/laptop, you will not be able to run a number of applications (some website elements will be inaccessible to you). Also, your system becomes less secure to operate.
In this article I will show you how to install and update Java (and discuss related issues). I think the material will be useful to many who have a “problem” with this package...
Where to download the package, update methods
I hasten to note right away that you should download the package only from the official website www.java.com(links to the necessary pages will be given below)! I strongly do not recommend downloading the Java installer from those sites that inform you about the need to update it (very often, instead of a real installer, they give you virus software).
Method 1
If you have a "modern" OS* (Windows 7, 8, 10)- then you will be using Java version 8 or higher, which means that before installing/updating you do not need to do anything manually with the previous version of this package. Only in rare cases (in case of failures, virus attacks etc.), must be manually removed before installation previous version. How to do this is described at the bottom of the article.
If you are using Windows XP(which only supports 7th Java version) - then before updating Java, you must first remove the old version (also indicated below in the article).
#Installation via web installer
Installing Java via the web installer is the easiest and most convenient way, thanks to which you don’t have to think about whether you have an old version installed, what to do with it, whether you need to update it, etc. Just download the installer and run it (by the way, to download, just go to the main page of the Java website and click on the button of the same name, see screenshot below) ...
Then open the downloaded file and agree to update/install Java. After which the download will start the required package, suitable for your system.
#Install using standalone package
Address of the page with different versions:
It is very helpful when you want to install Java on a computer/laptop that is not connected to the Internet.
In this case, I’ll immediately note that the Java website presents 2 offline installer, differing in bit depth. Choose based on your Windows versions, and the bitness of the programs (browsers) that you have installed (about).
I also note that currently supported versions new Java(8th version) - OS Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2012 (Windows XP - no longer supported, you can install a package no older than version 7 of Java on it).
As for the installation itself: then after downloading the file, you just need to run it, and then the process is identical to installing any other programs.
Method 2
This method is suitable for those who already have the Java package installed and want to update it (if you do not have this package, you will not find such shortcuts in START).
And so, open the START menu and click on the “Check for Updates” shortcut. See screenshot below.
You can also call this window not through the START menu, but by opening it (don’t forget to change the display to large icons, as in the example below).
Then open the “Update” tab and click on the “Update now” button (i.e. “update now”).
Your Java version will be automatically checked against the latest one (available on the official website). If the version is already outdated, its update will start; if you have the latest version installed, you will see the “You already have the latest” window Java Platform..." (translated as "you have the latest version..."). An example is below.
How to properly remove the previous version
Note! When updating the 8th version of Java, its old versions will be automatically removed. Those. if you have a new Windows 10 OS and you install Last update- you do not need to do this operation manually!
Method 1 - through programs and components
Perhaps the most obvious and simple way: go to and open the section "Control Panel\Programs\Programs and Features" (see screenshot below). Then find “Java 8 Update 181” (for example) in the list and delete it.
Method 2 - special. uninstall tool
Special page address removal utilities:
This option is good because it is special. the utility from the official website will completely remove all traces of the old Java package(which will eliminate errors and conflicts during subsequent installation). Besides, she will help you out if in the classic way Can't uninstall Java (for example, an error pops up, or there is nothing in the installed list at all...) .
After downloading the utility, simply run it (no installation required).
Java Uninstall Tool
Method 3 - using special utilities
Nowadays there are quite a lot of utilities for Windows that help solve everyday problems: cleaning it, optimizing it, editing the registry, deleting “non-deletable” programs and files. One of these, for example, is CCleaner. By launching it and opening the section "Service/Uninstall programs" - you can easily uninstall the previous version of Java (I note that the utility has the ability to forced deletion any programs!) .
Note! Best utilities to remove "uninstallable" programs and Windows maintenance- (in the article, among other things, you will find CCleaner and can download it)
That's all, good luck everyone!
For additions on the topic - thank you!
Greetings, dear readers of www.site. In this article we will talk about how to update Java and why you need to do it at all. this procedure. The fact is that many programs, as well as games and websites, are written in the language Java programming and for them correct operation, you need your own runtime environment called Java Runtime Environment. Accordingly, if you have an old version of this environment installed, then the performance various applications will be very difficult. Therefore, now I will tell you how to update Java applications up to the latest version.
Method number 1 - through the official website
Go to Java official website, and click the red Download Java for free button.
In the next window, click the Agree button and start the free download.
Save this file to a location convenient for you and run the Java installation.
Important! All browsers must be closed at the time of installing the application.
We wait for some time until such a window appears, in which you need to click the Install button.
In the next window, remove 2 checkers and click Next to start the installation process of the Java application.
After it is completed, another window will appear indicating a successful Java update. In this window, click the Close button.
Method number 2 - using a Java application
So now you know how to update Java through the official website. Now let's look at the option of updating Java through its own component. To launch it, click Start - Control Panel - Programs (Wibdows 7,8) or Start - Control Panel (Windows XP) and select the Java icon.
After launching it, a window will appear in which you need to go to the Update tab and click the Update Now button at the bottom of the window.
Since I am using the latest version of this application, the program will notify me about this.
If this window does not appear, it means you need to update the application. There is nothing complicated about this, everything is clear on an intuitive level.
Before updating, do not forget to close all browsers!
After the update, you can launch your programs or toys, everything should work. If not, try restarting your computer.