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Today, Mytour will walk you through the process of checking the installed Java version on your Mac using System Preferences, the Java website, or Terminal.
Steps
Via System Preferences
Click on System Preferences. This is the second option at the top of the drop-down menu.
Click on the Java icon with the blue coffee cup emitting orange steam. When you click on it, the Java Control Panel will open in a new window.
- If you do not see this icon, it means Java is not installed on your machine.
Click on the Update tab at the top. This screen will provide details about your Java version and suggest whether an update is needed.
- If an update is available, follow the instructions to update to the latest recommended Java version. You can also check the box for "Check for Automatic Updates" to let Java update automatically when a new version is available.
Check on the Java website
Open the Safari browser on your Mac. The app has a blue compass icon.
Visit https://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp in Safari. Enter https://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp into the address bar and press ⏎ Return.
Click on the Verify Java Version. This red button is located in the middle of the page. A pop-up may appear asking if you want to run Java on this page.
Click on the Run button to confirm. The website will check the Java version you are running and recommend an update if necessary.
Query information using Terminal
Type Terminal into the search bar. As you type, search results will appear below the bar.
Enter java -version and press ⏎ Return. This command will show you the Java version your Mac is using.
