Where can I get older versions of Java and related documentation?

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Where can I get older versions of Java and related documentation?

alert icon We highly recommend users remove all older versions of Java from your system. Keeping old and unsupported versions of Java on your system presents a serious security risk. Removing older versions of Java from your system ensures that Java applications will run with the most up-to-date security and performance improvements on your system.

The latest available version is compatible with older versions. However, some Java applications (or applets) can indicate that they are dependent on a particular version, and may not run if you do not have that version installed.

If you have been directed to install a different version for a Java-based application, please first try the latest version.
If an application or web page you access requires an older version of Java, you should report this to the provider/developer and request that they update the application to be compatible with all Java versions.

How can I download the latest version for Java 6?

To access the download location for the latest version of Java 6 please visit latest version of Java 6.

How can I download an older versions of Java?

Visit the Java Archive Download Page to get other versions of Java. We recommended installing the latest version of Java from java.com.

Java SE 6 End of Public Updates

Oracle will no longer post updates of Java SE 6 to its public download sites. All Java 6 releases up to and including 6u45 will be moved to the Java Archive on the Oracle Technology Network, where they will remain available but not receive updates. Oracle recommends that users migrate to Java 7 in order to continue receiving public updates and security enhancements.
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