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What is the automatic method for downloading and installing Java for Windows through Microsoft Internet Explorer?


This article applies to:
  • Platform(s):
    Windows 2000 (SP4+), Windows XP (SP1 SP2), Vista, Windows 2003
  • Browser(s):
    Internet Explorer 5.5, Internet Explorer 6.x, Internet Explorer 7.x
  • JRE version(s):
    6.0


 The procedure to install the JRE broadly consists of:
  1. Download and Install
  2. Test Installation



Windows system requirements

Platform Version Memory Browsers Diskspace
WINDOWS IA32-bit
Intel 32-bit Windows XP Professional (SP1) 64mb Mozilla 1.4+
IE 5.5+
 98MB
Windows XP Home 64mb
Windows 2000 Professional (SP3+) 64mb
Windows Vista 64mb
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition 128mb
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition 128mb
Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition 128mb
Windows Server 2003, DataCenter Edition 128mb
 
WINDOWS Opteron 32-bit
AMD Opteron 32-bit Windows Server 2003, AMD Opteron 32 bit 128mb
 
WINDOWS Opteron 64-bit
AMD Opteron 64-bit Windows Server 2003
(AMD Opteron 64 bit) 		128mb (Not supported) 110MB
 



Download and Install
  1. It is recommended, before you proceed with online installation you may want to disable your Internet Firewall. In some cases the default Firewall settings are set to reject all automatic or online installations such as Java online installation that you intend to perform currently. Also, if Firewall is not configured appropriately it may stall the download/install operation of Java under certain conditions. Please, refer to your specific Internet Firewall manual for instructions on how to disable your Internet Firewall.
  2. Go to Java.com
  3. Click on the Free Java Download button, and start the installation process
  4. If you are using Internet Explorer on Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2), you might need to complete the following steps to install ActiveX Control:


  1. Click on the browser toolbar to install ActivX Control


Download Java Software Page
  1. Confirm to install ActivX Control by clicking on Install ActiveX Control

Security Warning dialog box
  1. A Security Warning dialog box appears. Click on Install to start the installation process


  1. The JRE installation starts:


The installer unpacks the files needed for the installation, which takes less than a minute. After unpacking the installation files, a welcome screen is displayed, the installer presents an option to view the license agreement. You may choose to Accept the license agreement and continue the installation process


Java Runtime Environment 6.0 Software License Agreement

Sun Microsystems has partnered with companies that offer various products. The installer may present you with option to install these programs when you install JRE. Make your selections by clicking on the check box next to programs that interest you, and click on Next to continue the installation.
Note: The screenshot below is used for reference. Actual product offerings can be seen during the installation process.

Third Party Installations

The installer displays a Custom Setup screen that allows you to choose program features to set up. We recommend that you keep the default settings, unless you are an advanced user who wants more precise control over the components that will be installed.


Java Runtime Environment 6.0 Setup Status Indicator

After ensuring that the desired program features are selected, click the Next button to continue with the installation. Now that you have given the installer all of the information it needs to proceed, progress boxes track the installation process.


A few brief dialogs confirm the last steps of the installation process, and a concluding message appears with the confirmation "Thank You!."







Test Installation
To test that the JRE is installed, enabled and working properly on your computer, run this test applet from our web site:
Test your Java Runtime Environment


RELATED INFORMATION

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