Java Help Center
Welcome to the Java.com Help Center where we describe solutions for issues you might encounter when downloading and using Java on your computer. We track the most frequently reported issues and error codes and provide answers for them in this section.
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- Error message: Java Platform SE Binary has stopped working
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- Why am I asked to install Java even after installing the latest Java version, after upgrading OS X version?
- Why do I see the Java Update Needed message: Java is out of date?
- Troubleshooting tips for running Java
- Download errors: Corrupt MSI, File corrupt, Error 1606
- Running Java on macOS Sierra 10.12
- Why should I uninstall older versions of Java from my system?
- Which Java download should I choose for my 64-bit Windows operating system?
- Error Code 1603: Java Update did not complete.
- Tips for using Java on Windows 8
- Installing and using Oracle Java on macOS
- Why are Java applications blocked by your security settings?
Terminology: Java is the general term used to denote the software and its components, which include 'Java Runtime Environment' (JRE), 'Java Virtual Machine' (JVM) and also 'Plug-in'. When error messages specifically include terms such as JRE, JVM and Plug-in, we retain them.
Versions: Version refers to the Java family and the Update number. Examples: On the website or under Windows programs, version appears as Java 8 Update 25.
The Help section contains information on the following versions of Java.
| Current Version Name | Replaces Old Name | Other Legacy Formats |
|---|---|---|
Java 8 Java 8 Update x | JRE 8.0 JRE 1.8 | 1.8.0_0x |