How to Update Java on Windows, Mac, and Linux Computers?

by edgar

Java is a programming language created in order to have as few dependencies as possible, so that any user can use the applications without having to worry about anything else. In addition, Java was one of the most used technologies in the past to be able to include in web pages any type of multimedia content.

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Java is much more than just a plugin for the web,since many applications depend on it to be able to work. Like any other App, Java must be properly installed and updated on our PC, so that it works in the best possible way and does not compromise our computer for any vulnerability. That is why it is essential to have the latest version available.

How to Check Java Version on Computer?

Java may have several versions installed on a single computer depending on the browser we have, because of that we show you five ways to check which version of Java you are using:

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Verification on Windows

Pressing the “Windows + R”key, and typing cmd, a black screen with white letters will open, if you type in it the commands “Java –version”,the system will throw you some data in which you will see the java version you own. If you have an older version or don’t have one you’ll get an error with the following message“java-version” is not recognized as an internal or external command.

Verification on Mac

From the desktop you need to enter the top bar and in the “Finder” menu open the tab“Applications”then select the option“Utilities”,continue opening the“Terminal”and type“java – version “, there you will see a message indicating the version number you own.

Linux verification

Verify which version of java you own is very simple, just open the screen of the“Terminal”and write in it “java –version“, the system will throw you the version you are using.

On-Line verification

You only have to access from the browser the web page of the Java verification, once there click on the button that checks the version that we have installed.

About Java

Find the word“Java”in your operating system’s browser and choose the result that is displayed“About”or“About”,we click there and the version of java that we have installed will be displayed.

Update Java on Windows Computers

Here are what steps to follow to upgrade Java on Windows:

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  1. The first thing you need to do is open the start menu.
  2. Type “Configure Java”,doing so will search for matching programs.
  3. Then click on“Configure Java”,it is at the top of the list of programs, clicking will open the Java control panel.
  4. Click the“Update”tab, this option is at the top of the Java Control Panel window.
  5. Tap with one click on“Update Now”,you will find that option in the lower right corner of the window, after doing so Java will start looking for an update.
  6. Finally, it allows Java to update, if Java finds any available updates, you only have to follow the on-screen prompts to confirm the update.

Update Java on Mac Computers

If you have a Mac-based computer and want to update the version of java you have, just follow these steps:

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  1. Stand on your Mac’s desktop.
  2. Enter the apple icon, which is located in the upper right corner.
  3. You will be opened a menu with several options, select “SystemPreferences”.
  4. Find the java icon in the folder that has just been opened, click on it to open the“Java Control Panel”.
  5. Look for the“Update”option, after which the system will start to check if updates are available, if so you must press on the“Ok”button to start downloading the new update.
  6. Once you finish, you’ll get a message that the java update was successful.

Update Java on Linux Computers

To have the latest Java update on Linux you have to do it using some commands,just follow the steps below:

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  1. Install the Runtime and Java Development Kit:Sudo apt Install openjdk-8-jdkopenjdk-8-jre
  2. Then you need to install the version, to do so you need to type the following commands:
  • Sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/java
  • Sudo apt update
  • Sudo apt install oracle-java8-installer
  1. Now you just have to verify that the update has completed correctly with the command: java-version.