How do I update Java for my Mac?
Starting with JDK 7 update 6 Oracle provides a JRE version for Mac OS X users which includes a Java Plugin. The download is available in our main Java SE download page. Oracle does not provide version of the JRE below Java SE 7. For earlier versions of Java SE for Mac please contact Apple Computer. THE unique Spring Security education if you’re working with Java today. In this quick article, we’ll take a look at how to set the JAVAHOME variable on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
This article applies to:- Platform(s): Mac OS X
The information on this page pertains to Oracle Java starting with Java 7, supported with Mac versions 10.7.3 and above. Every time you launch a Java applet, a Java Web Start application or the Java Control Panel, the system first launches your program and then, in the background (so that performance of your Java application is not impacted), it determines if it has checked in the last 7 days for a Java update.
Update Java in the Java Control Panel
- Launch the Java Control Panel by clicking the Java icon under System Preferences.
- Go to the Update tab in Java Control Panel and click on Update Now button that brings up Installer window.
- Click on Install Update.
- Click on Install and Relaunch.
Save all your work before clicking Install and Relaunch. - Once the installation is completed the Java application will be relaunched.
- If the Java application does not relaunch, manually relaunch so you can take advantage of the latest Java.
If you choose Remind Me Later, you will be reminded of the update the next time you run Java.
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