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Is Java software working on my system?

This article applies to:

Platform(s):
Solaris SPARC, Solaris x86, Sun Java Desktop System, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 (SP4+), Windows XP (SP1 SP2), Vista, Windows 2003

To find out which version of Java is currently installed on your system please visit:
Test your Java Virtual Machine (JVM)

If Java is installed correctly on your system, you will see an animation, then the applet will display the version and the vendor of Java.

Testvm applet working - Java is installed

RELATED INFORMATION

If the applet is showing that vendor is Microsoft Corp and the version is 1.1.4, then you are using Microsoft VM. Microsoft VM is an older version. Please read this page for instructions on upgrading to the latest version:
Windows Offline Download and Installation Instructions for Java

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Installing Java
Configuring Java
Error Messages
Applet Application

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