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Installing Java Runtime Environment on Windows 8/Windows 8.1 Computer

This Tutorial addresses:
  • Windows 8
  • Runtime
  • Java
Since Windows 8/Windows 8.1 is the latest operating system released by Microsoft, only the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) can be installed on it. If you were still using Windows 7, any earlier compatible JRE version would have worked for you. But the case is different with Windows 8/Windows 8.1.

In order to install Java Runtime Environment, you are required to download its latest version from the official website. Also, you must ensure which Windows 8/Windows 8.1 edition is installed on the computer (32-bit or 64-bit). Since the JRE is available for both architectures, downloading and installing the correct version of the application would give you very promising and ultimate user experience.

You must follow the steps given below to download and install the latest and compatible version of Java Runtime Environment on your copy of Windows 8/Windows 8.1:

  1. Log on to Windows 8/ Windows 8.1 using the administrator account.
  2. Once logged on, from the Start screen, click the button with the down arrow to open the Apps screen.

  3. From the Apps window, open your favorite browser (eg. Mozilla Firefox, Google chrome)

  4. On the browser’s address bar, type http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp and press Enter.

  5. When prompted, click Save File and specify the location where you want the file to be downloaded.

  6. Download the appropriate Java Runtime Environment installation file as per the compatibility of your operating system.
  7. Once the file is downloaded, double-click the file, and follow on-screen instructions to complete the installation.



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