This download is for end users who need Java for running applications on desktops or laptops. Java 8 integrates with your operating system to run separately installed Java applications.
Oracle Java is the #1 programming language and development platform. It reduces costs, shortens development timeframes, drives innovation, and improves application services.
The installation of Java (also known as the Java Runtime Environment or JRE) is a simple process on Windows, Mac, Linux or Solaris. Use these instructions to install Java software on your desktop.
The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 8 is what you get when you download Java software from java.com. The JRE consists of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Java platform core classes, and supporting Java platform libraries.
When you install Oracle Java on your Windows, Java will be enabled by default. If you are running a Java application in the browser, you will need to also check that Java is enabled in your browser.
When first released Java was named Java Development Kit and abbreviated as JDK. With the release of Java version 2 there was a rebranding to Java 2 - full name: Java 2 Software Development Kit, abbreviated to Java 2 SDK or J2SDK.
Find the Java Control Panel - Java 7 Update 40 (7u40) and later versions Starting with Java 7 Update 40, you can find the Java Control Panel through the Windows Start menu.
Oracle strongly recommends that all Java SE 8 users upgrade to this release. Please install this free Java Update by clicking on the Update button on the Java Update window.
