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This wikiHow teaches you how to check the version of Java installed on your Mac through customizing System Preferences, the Java website, or Terminal.
Steps
Via System Preferences
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Click the . icon
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in the upper left of the top menu bar. A menu will drop down.
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Click System Preferences . This is the second option at the top of the drop-down menu.
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Click on the Java icon with a blue coffee cup emitting orange steam. When you click that, the Java Contrp Panel will open in a new window.
- If this icon is not present, the computer does not have Java installed.
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Click the Update tab at the top. This screen will provide information about the version of Java you have and recommend whether you need to update.
- If an update is available, follow the instructions to update to the latest recommended Java version. You can also check the box “Check for Automatic Updates” so that Java always updates itself to the latest version if available.
View on Java website
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Open the Safari browser on your Mac. The app has a blue compass icon.
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Go to https://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp on Safari. Type https://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp in the address bar and then press ⏎ Return .
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Click Verify Java Version . This red button is in the middle of the page. Maybe a window will pop up asking if you want to launch Java on this page.
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Click Run to confirm. The website will check the Java version you are running and recommend a new update if necessary.
Query information on Terminal
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Click Spotlight
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in the upper right of the menu bar. An input bar will open allowing you to search on your computer.
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Type Terminal in the search bar. As you type, search results will appear below the bar.
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Double-click Terminal
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. The app has a small black frame icon with a white command prompt in the corner. Your Mac’s Terminal will open.
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Type java -version and press ⏎ Return . This command will tell you what version of Java your Mac is using.
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