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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- Why is the Add button on the Exception Site List grayed out?
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- Error message: Java Platform SE Binary has stopped working
- Tips for using Java on Windows 8
- Java Plug-in in IE mode on Microsoft Edge Browser
- Restore Java Security Prompts
- How do I install Oracle Java on macOS Catalina (10.15)?
- Manual update required for some Java 8 users on macOS
- How do I uninstall Java on my Windows computer?
- Error Code 1603: Java Update did not complete.
- Installing and using Oracle Java on macOS
- Printing issues with Java
- Why are Java applications blocked by your security settings?
- Why am I asked to install Java even after installing the latest Java version, after upgrading OS X version?
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 |