What is the offline method for downloading and installing Java for a Windows computer?

Installing Java

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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, Netscape 6.2x, Netscape 7, Mozilla 1.4+, Firefox
JRE version(s):
6.0

The procedure to install the JRE broadly consists of:

Download and Install
Enable and Configure
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 64-bit
Windows 64-bit	Windows XP	128mb			64bit OS, 32bit JRE: IE 6.0 SP1+ or 7.0, Mozilla 1.4.X or 1.7+, Netscape 7.X, Firefox 1.06+ 64bit OS, 64bit JRE: N/A	110MB
	Windows Server 2003
	Windows Vista
WINDOWS Opteron 32-bit
AMD Opteron 32-bit	Windows Server 2003, AMD Opteron 32 bit	128mb
AMD Opteron 32-bit
WINDOWS Opteron 64-bit
AMD Opteron 64-bit	Windows Server 2003 (AMD Opteron 64 bit)	128mb	(Not supported)	110MB
AMD Opteron 64-bit

This process requires you to download an executable file (e.g., jre-6ux-windows-i586.exe, appx. 11.9 Mb size) that includes all the files needed for the complete installation. You do not need to remain connected to the Internet during the installation. The file can also be copied to a computer that is not connected to the Internet.

Note: x in jre-6ux-windows-i586.exe should be replaced with the relevant update number, For example, jre-6u3-windows-i586.exe

Download and Install

Go to java.com
Click Downloads on the upper right cornor of the home page.
Click see all Java downloads
Click Windows XP/Vista/2000/2003 Offline.
Choose the folder location.
Click Save.
The Save As dialog box appears.
If you have previously downloaded this version of JRE, you may be prompted:
File jre-6ux-windows-i586.exe already exists. Do you want to replace it?
Click Yes to replace.
Verify that the:
- Name of the file is jre-6ux-windows-i586.exe
- Size is approximately 13.8 MB
Close all applications including the browser.
Double-click on the saved file icon to start the installation process.

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

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.

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.

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!."

Enable and Configure
Once the installation is complete, ensure that the JRE is enabled and configured properly for applets and applications. For instructions to enable the JRE for the browser, such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla, or Netscape, go to:
Enable Java Runtime Environment through the Control Panel
Enable Java Runtime Environment through your Web browser
Configuring proxy settings for Java Runtime Environment

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

NEED MORE HELP?

If you require further assistance, please make sure you check through our Help and FAQ sections thoroughly. We probably have a page that answers your question.

You may find information on the following topics in the Help section:
Installation Instructions
Configuration
Error Messages
Applet Application

Help Resources

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