Java 7 Information

Java SE 7 End of Public Updates Notice

After April 2015, Oracle will no longer post updates of Java SE 7 to its public download sites. Existing Java SE 7 downloads already posted as of April 2015 will remain accessible in the Java Archive on the Oracle Technology Network. Developers and end-users are encouraged to update to more recent Java SE versions that remain available for public download in order to continue receiving public updates and security enhancements.
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Where can I get Java 7 downloads?

July 2015: Updates for Java 7 are no longer available to the public. Oracle offers updates to Java 7 only for customers who have purchased Java support or have Oracle products that require Java 7.

If my Windows system has Java 7, is it updated to Java 7 or Java 8?

Coincident with the January 2015 CPU release users with the auto update feature enabled will be migrated from Java 7 to Java 8.


Java Application Developers

Where can I get information about enabling my application for Java 8?

If you create or maintain Java applications, information is available at Oracle Technology Network.
» JDK 8 Adoption Guide
» JDK 8 Compatibility
» JDK 8 Troubleshooting Desktop Guide