Mozilla 1.4.X or 1.7+, Netscape 7.X, Firefox 1.06+
64bit OS, 64bit JRE:
N/A
110MB
Windows Server 2003
Windows Vista
WINDOWS Opteron 32-bit
AMD Opteron 32-bit
Windows Server 2003, AMD Opteron 32 bit
128mb
WINDOWS Opteron 64-bit
AMD Opteron 64-bit
Windows Server 2003 (AMD Opteron 64 bit)
128mb
(Not
supported)
110MB
This process requires you to download an executable file (e.g., jre-6ux-windows-i586.exe, appx. 15 Mb size) that includes all the files needed for the complete installation. You do not need to remain connected to the Internet during the installation. The file can also be copied to a computer that is not connected to the Internet.
Note: x in jre-6ux-windows-i586.exe should be replaced with the relevant update number, For example, jre-6u11-windows-i586.exe
(Save the file to a known location on your computer, for example, to your desktop).
Click Save.
The Save As dialog box appears.
If you have previously downloaded this version of Java, you may be prompted:
File jre-6ux-windows-i586-p-s.exe already exists. Do you want to replace it?
Click Yes to replace.
Verify that the:
Name of the file is jre-6ux-windows-i586-p-s.exe
Size is approximately 15 MB
Close all applications including the browser.
Double-click on the saved file icon to start the installation process.
The installer unpacks the files needed for the installation, which takes less than a minute. After unpacking the installation files, a welcome screen is displayed, the installer presents an option to view the license agreement. You may choose to Accept the license agreement and continue the installation process
Sun Microsystems has partnered with companies that offer various products. The installer may present you with option to install these programs when you install Java. Make your selections by clicking on the check box next to programs that interest you, and click on Next to continue the installation.
Note: The screenshot below is used for reference. Actual product offerings can be seen during the installation process.
If you chose the Advanced Options, the installer displays a Custom Setup screen that allows you to choose program features to set up. We recommend that you keep the default settings, unless you are an advanced user who wants more precise control over the components that will be installed.
After ensuring that the desired program features are selected, click the Next button to continue with the installation. Now that you have given the installer all of the information it needs to proceed, progress boxes track the installation process.
A few brief dialogs confirm the last steps of the installation process, and a concluding message appears with the confirmation "Thank You!."
Test Installation
To test that Java is installed and working properly on your computer, run this test applet from our web site: Test your Java
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