Unable to check for java updates
Remove the Java Web Start application using "Add or Remove Programs." Remove the JDK or JRE using "Add or Remove Programs" from the Windows Control Panel. You may see a misleading message if you do the following:ĭownload and cache a Java Web Start application with the JDK or JRE. Previous releases have separate uninstall instructions for Java Web Start. Uninstalling the JDK/JRE will not, however, remove the cache for previous versions of Java Web Start. The only way to uninstall Java Web Start is to uninstall the JDK/JRE. Īfter installation, use the Java item in the Windows Start menu to get access to essential Java information and functions, including help, the Java Control Panel, and checking for updates. See "Private Versus Public JRE" for more information about the public JRE.īy default, Java Access Bridge is disabled. (This also applies to the 64-bit version of the JDK.) You must set the PATH environment variable to point to JAVA_HOME \bin (where JAVA_HOME is the location where you installed the public JRE) to register the JRE. The public JRE installed with the JDK is not registered. When you are finished with the installation, you can delete the downloaded file to recover disk space. If you previously chose to hide some of the security prompts for applets and Java Web Start applications, the installer provides an option for restoring the prompts. The installer notifies you if Java content is disabled in web browsers, and provides instructions for enabling it.
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Follow the instructions the installer provides. If you saved the JRE installer to your computer, run the installer by double-clicking it.
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You must have administrative permissions in order to install the JRE.