java runtime environment – Install JRE / JVM plug-in

Java Runtime Environment

Java Runtime Environment or JRE refers to preparing your machine/device to run Java based applications. These applications may be in any category from java based calculators, weather software, Java based games, Java Applets etc.

Any program developed in Java needs JVM (Java virtual Machine) to run. Don’t mix up JVM with Java plug-in or Java Run Time Environment, basically all refers to same.

Download Java VM or prepare JRE

To make your system ready to run Java based application, download and install JVM by following link:

https://www.java.com/en/download/

You can also download java latest release from Oracle web site:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html

As explained above don’t get confused and only download and install JRE if you are not a Java programmer OR need java to run Java based Apps.

JDK (Java development kit) is to be used by Java programmers and not intended for end users.

To learn more about JDK click here.

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