Windows 10: Install Java -how it works

If you want to access websites on your Windows 10 PC that use Java, you have to install the program on your computer first. What procedure is necessary to install Java on Windows 10 and what you can do in case of problems, we explain here.

How to install Java on Windows 10

The Java programming language is used on many websites. Therefore, in order for these pages to be displayed to you properly, it is necessary to install Java on your computer. Since the release of Java 8, this is easily possible on Windows 10. However, this only applies when using Firefox or Internet Explorer. If you use Microsoft Edge, however, the installation of Java is not possible.

1. To install Java on Windows 10, please first close all open browser windows.
2. Then download from the Internet the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Java suitable for your computer.
3. To start the installation, double-click on the EXE file and follow the further instructions.
4. If you still want to make changes to the configuration of Java after installation, please type "Java" in the Start menu and click "Configure Java".

Windows 10: This helps with problems with the Java installation

If there are problems with the Java installation, check whether there are still old versions of the program on your PC and uninstall them if necessary. Restarting the computer can also help to resolve problems with the installation. If the Java installation still does not work, the virus scanner may be blocking it. Therefore, temporarily disable the antivirus software and try to install Java again.