How to check Java version in Windows 11/10: Click the Start button Scroll through the applications and programs listed until you see the Java folder Click on the Java folder Open About Java to see ...

Java used to be deeply embedded in OS X, but in recent versions of the OS it's an optional install. Here is how to check to see if it is installed, and how to disable or remove it.

Check the Enabled option to permit the latest Java Runtime version. Click on OK button to apply the setting changes. Click OK in Java Control Panel to confirm the changes.

The version with the latest security fixes is Java 8, Update 71. Updates also should be available via the Java Control Panel or from Java.com.

To clear the Java cache, open the Java control panel, which you can find in the Windows Control Panel or in System Preferences on a Mac.

Which version of Java should you use in Linux? Learn how to easily switch between different versions with a tutorial from Jack Wallen.

More than 35% of Java applications are using Java 17 in production, up from 9% in 2023, according to New Relic’s 2024 State of the Java Ecosystem report.