Do I Need Java for Windows 98?
Java is not required on a computer running Microsoft Windows 98. However, you may find that not having Java installed on your computer means you cannot properly use certain websites or computer software.
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Background
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Java is a programming framework which is widely used across a range of computing platforms. Java based applications and games are frequently found on Internet websites.
Although the Windows 98 Operating System does not require Java to function, it is necessary to have the Java environment installed on your PC if you wish to make use of Java applications and functionality.
Considerations
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Although a version of Java has been previously available for Windows 98, this is no longer officially supported. The official advice from Java is not to use this version of Java (1.5.0) as it contains security vulnerabilities.
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Recommendation
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If you need to use Java, which is likely if you make frequent use of the Internet, you should upgrade your version of Windows. Supported versions of Java require Windows 2000 or later to be installed.
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