How to Install Java on Windows
Download Java., Run the program., Start the installation., Choose other optional installations., Read through the next steps., Restart your computer.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Download Java.
Navigate to https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp.
Choose an updated version of Java that is compatible with Windows 8, and click on it to download. -
Step 2: Run the program.
After you download a compatible version of Java, a dialogue box will appear, asking if you want to run or save the file.
Click “Run.” If you want to come back and run the program later, click “Save” instead. , After you click “Run,” the Java set-up window will appear with a welcome message.
Click “Install” to accept the license terms and continue. , Once you click “Install,” you’ll see a window asking you if you want any optional third-party installations.
Check or uncheck the boxes, depending on your preference.
Then click “Next.” , If additional boxes appear, keep clicking “Next” to confirm the installation.
When the last dialogue box appears, click “Close” to complete the installation process. , Once Java is installed, restart your computer.
Open your browser to enable Java. -
Step 3: Start the installation.
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Step 4: Choose other optional installations.
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Step 5: Read through the next steps.
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Step 6: Restart your computer.
Detailed Guide
Navigate to https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp.
Choose an updated version of Java that is compatible with Windows 8, and click on it to download.
After you download a compatible version of Java, a dialogue box will appear, asking if you want to run or save the file.
Click “Run.” If you want to come back and run the program later, click “Save” instead. , After you click “Run,” the Java set-up window will appear with a welcome message.
Click “Install” to accept the license terms and continue. , Once you click “Install,” you’ll see a window asking you if you want any optional third-party installations.
Check or uncheck the boxes, depending on your preference.
Then click “Next.” , If additional boxes appear, keep clicking “Next” to confirm the installation.
When the last dialogue box appears, click “Close” to complete the installation process. , Once Java is installed, restart your computer.
Open your browser to enable Java.
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