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Information and system requirements for installing and using Mac Java 7This article applies to:
Oracle's Java version 7u17 and below have been disabled by Apple on OS X. Updating to the latest release will allow Java to be run on Mac OS X.
» Download latest Java » Can I restore Apple Java 6 after uninstalling Oracle Java 7? » What are the system requirements for Java 7 on my Mac? » Why cannot I find Java 6 for Mac OS X here? » Why can't I use Chrome with Java 7 on my Mac? » How do I get Java 7 for my Mac? » How do I know if I have Java installed on my Mac? » How do I install Java 7 for my Mac? » How do I find out what version of Java I have on my Mac? » How do I enable Java on my Mac? » How do I clear the Java cache on my Mac? » How do I update Java on my Mac? » How do I uninstall Java from my Mac? » I do not have Mac version 10.7.3 (Lion) or higher. How do I get Java for other Mac versions? » Why will Applets not run after getting Java through Apple Software Update? » Why is Java 7 available only for Mac OS X 10.7.3 and above? » How do I get support or provide feedback on Java? Can I restore Apple Java 6 after uninstalling Oracle Java 7?Yes, see the instructions on the Apple website Restore Apple Java 6.What are the system requirements for Java 7 on my Mac?Operating system requirements: For Java 7, you will need an Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X version 10.7.3 (Lion) and above. Installing Java on a Mac is performed on a system wide basis, for all users, and administrator privileges are required. Java 7 can not be installed on a per-user basis.Browser requirements: Why I cannot find Java 6 for Mac OS X here?For Java versions 6 and below, Apple supplies their own version of Java. For Mac OS X 10.6 and below, use the Software Update feature (available on the Apple menu) to check that you have the most up-to-date version of Java 6 for your Mac. For issues related to Apple Java 6 on Mac, contact Apple Support. Oracle and Java.com only support Java 7 and later, and only on 64 bit systems.Why can't I use Chrome with Java 7 on my Mac?Chrome is a 32-bit browser.How do I get Java 7 for my Mac?You can download Java 7 from java.com. How do I know if I have Java installed on my Mac?
Mac OS X 10.6 and below: Apple's Java comes pre-installed with your Mac OS.
How do I install Java 7 for my Mac?How do I find out what version of Java I have on my Mac?Mac OS X 10.7.3 and above: Under System Preferences click on the Java icon to access the Java Control Panel which will list your Java version. How do I enable Java on my Mac?When you install Java 7 on your Mac (Lion and above), Java will be enabled by default.
How do I clear the Java cache on my Mac?How do I update Java on my Mac?How do I uninstall Java from my Mac?I do not have Mac version 10.7.3 (Lion) or higher. How do I get Java for other Mac versions?
For Java versions 6 and below, Apple supplies their own version of Java.
Use the Software Update feature (available on the Apple menu) to check that you have the most up-to-date version of Apple's Java for your Mac.
Why will Applets not run after getting Java through Apple Software Update?Apple disables the Java plug-in and Webstart applications when the Java update is done using Software Update. Also, if the Java plug-in detects that no applets have been run for an extended period of time it will again disable the Java plug-in. Why is Java 7 available only for Mac OS X 10.7.3 and above?The Java Runtime depends on the availability of an Application programming interface (API). Some of the API were added in Mac OS X 10.7.3. Apple has no plans to make those API available on older versions of the Mac OS. How do I get support or provide feedback on Java?Provide us details on Feedback form for reporting issues or providing feedback for Java.We think you might also be interested in: |
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