How to Run Java
The Java plug-in is one of the most important Web browser utilities. It is what makes it possible to play games, watch videos, chat and do much more on millions of Web sites. Java will run automatically whenever you access Web content that requires it, but only if the plug-in is properly installed and configured. Follow this process to make sure your computer is ready to run Java whenever it needs to.
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Instructions
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Open your default Web browser and navigate to the Java test page. A link to this page can be found in the Resources section. If you wish, you may review all of the information on this page, but the most important thing is to look for the image of a dancing Java icon halfway down the page. If you can see this icon, it means that a working version of Java is already installed and properly configured, and it will run automatically whenever you access Web content that depends on it. If you do not see this image, proceed to the next step.
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Navigate to the Java download page. This link is also in the Resources section. Scroll down to see a list of all the operating systems that support Java and the sub-categories for each. When you see your operating system and sub-category, click its link.
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Click the "Save File" button when the alert window appears. If prompted to do so, select a destination file path for the download. This will initiate the download of the installation file; wait for this process to complete.
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Double-click the installation file to open it. You will see a welcome screen asking you to accept the end-user license agreement. If you want to read this agreement, click the "View license agreement" button, and it will appear in a separate window. Whenever you are ready to accept the agreement and proceed, click the "Accept" button.
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Follow any on-screen prompts that follow the previous step. What usually happens at this point is that the Java installer will urge you to consider installing free third-party software from another software publisher. This is usually something like a browser search bar add-on, and the box to accept the installation is usually pre-checked. It's up to you to decide if you want it; if you decline, it has no negative effect on the Java software. The specific type of third-party software you're offered may vary, as these offerings are based on limited-term contractual agreements between Sun Microsystems (publisher of Java) and the publishers of the third-party software in question. Once you get through this step, you'll see a progress bar for the installation process.
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Click the "Finish" button on the final window that appears after the installation progress bar fills up. Java should now be ready to run, and you should see the dancing icon halfway down the page.
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