Update Java

Latest revision as of 09:30, 9 June 2011

How to check Java version:

Updating Java by accessing the automatic update feature:

Click Start->Control Panel.
- Note: Make sure in the top left View by: is on the Small icons tab.

To facilitate Java Updates to automatically check for updates, select the Check for Updates Automatically check box.

Manual Update Feature:

You can manually check for updates in the Update tab using the Update Now button.

How to install Java:

[Download Free Java Software]
- Note: We only recommend installing Java if it is required for a website or program.

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+'''How to check Java version:'''
+*[[http://www.java.com/en.download/installed.jsp Verify Java Version]]
 '''Updating Java by accessing the automatic update feature:
 '''
-*Click Start->Settings->Control Panel.
+*Click Start->Control Panel.
+**'''Note:''' Make sure in the top left ''View by:'' is on the ''Small icons'' tab.
 *Double-click the Java icon and the Java Control Panel will appear.
-* Click the Update tab.
+* Click the ''Update tab''.
-*To facilitate Java Updates to automatically check for updates, select the Check for Updates Automatically check box.
+*To facilitate Java Updates to automatically check for updates, select the Check for ''Updates Automatically'' check box.
-*To disable Java Updates un-select the Update Automatically check box.
 '''Manual Update Feature:'''
-*You can manually check for updates on the Update Now at any time.
+*You can manually check for updates in the ''Update tab'' using the Update Now button.
+'''How to install Java:'''
+*[[http://java.com/en/download/index.jsp Download Free Java Software]]
+**'''Note:''' We only recommend installing Java if it is required for a website or program.