How to Update Java

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This wikiHow teaches you how to update Java on your computer. Although Java will usually update itself when possible, you can use Java's update feature to force an available update on Windows and Mac computers.

Method 1
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On Windows

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    Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. The Start menu will pop up.
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    Doing so searches for matching programs.
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    It's at the top of the list of matching programs. Doing so opens the Java control panel.
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    This is at the top of the Java control panel window.
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    You'll find this button in the bottom-right corner of the window. Doing so prompts Java to begin looking for an update.
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    If Java finds an available update, follow any on-screen prompts to confirm the update, then allow your computer to install the latest version of Java.
    • If you receive a message that says you're already running the latest version of Java, you can't update Java.
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On Mac

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    Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen. A drop-down menu will appear.
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    It's in the drop-down menu. The System Preferences window will open.
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    This coffee cup-shaped icon should be at the bottom of the System Preferences window, though you may need to scroll down.
    • If you don't see the Java option in System Preferences, skip to the last step in this method.
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    You'll find it at the top of the window.
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    This is on the lower-right side of the window.
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    It's in the bottom-right corner of the window. [1]
    • If you receive a message that says you're already running the latest version of Java, you can't update Java.
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    Java will retrieve the update and begin downloading the most recent version of Java.
    • You may be prompted to enter your Mac's password at some point in the update process. If so, enter your password, then press ⏎ Return .
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    If you couldn't find the Java entry in the System Preferences window, you can update Java by reinstalling it:
    • Go to https://www.java.com/en/ in your computer's web browser.
    • Click the red Free Java Download button.
    • Click Agree and Start Free Download .
    • Double-click the downloaded Java DMG file.
    • Drag the Java logo onto the "Applications" folder icon in the window that opens.
    • Follow the on-screen installation prompts.
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    Try shutting the computer down for a few minutes then boot it back up.
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      • If you receive a Java update pop-up window on a random page in your browser, close the page and attempt to update Java as outlined in this article rather than using the pop-up. Some pages will use fake update messages to get you to install a virus.
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