Download Java for Windows
Recommended Version 8 Update 73 (filesize: 718 KB)
Release Date February 5, 2016
Downloading and installing Java will only work in Desktop mode on Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. See the Java on Windows 8 FAQ for more detailed information.
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Java software for your computer, or the Java Runtime Environment, is also referred to as the Java Runtime, Runtime Environment, Runtime, JRE, Java Virtual Machine, Virtual Machine, Java VM, JVM, VM, Java plug-in, Java plugin, Java add-on or Java download.
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