Java Runtime For Mac

So you just upgraded your Mac (probably to Yosemite) and now you are getting annoying browser errors that say “To view this web content you need to install the Java Runtime Environment.” More annoyingly, after clicking through to Oracle’s Java.com to “Download Java for Mac OS X”. Java Runtime Environment for Mac (JRE for Mac) allows you to play online games, chat with people around the world, calculate your mortgage interest, and view images in 3D, just to name a few. It's also integral to the intranet applications and other e-business solutions that are the foundation of corporate computing. Java software for your computer, or the Java Runtime Environment, is also referred to as the Java Runtime, Runtime Environment, Runtime, JRE, Java Virtual Machine, Virtual Machine, Java VM, JVM, VM, Java plug-in, Java plugin, Java add-on or Java download. These steps are for the Java client. Received the above error message? Find out what to do. You may see the error Unable to load Java. Java is a free software currently developed by Oracle Corporation. Apple provided its own implementation of Java for Mac OS X until October, 2012. At that time, the Apple verison of Java 6 was removed during an OS X update, and replaced with the Oracle-supplied version of Java 7. These steps are for the Java client. Received the above error message? Find out what to do. You may see the error Unable to load Java.

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How do I install Java for my Mac?

This article applies to:
  • Platform(s): macOS
Mac System Requirements for Oracle Java 7 and later versions

Java Runtime Environment For Mac

  • Intel-based Mac running versions 10.7.3 and above
  • Administrator privileges
  • A 64-bit browser (e.g., Safari)
  • 32-bit browsers do not support Java 7 and later versions on the Mac platform

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Note that Apple has removed NPAPI plugin support in its Safari browser version 12, and therefore Java Plugin cannot be enabled in Safari browser version 12 and above. More info


The screen shots and instructions below are for Java 8 Update 65 (8u65). If you are installing another version, make sure you change the version number appropriately.
Example: For Java 8 Update 65 (8u65) the file to download is jre-8u65-macosx-x64.pkg.
Notifications about disabled Java and restoring prompts

The installer notifies you if Java content is disabled in web browsers, and provides instructions for enabling it. If you previously chose to hide some of the security prompts for applets and Java Web Start applications, the installer provides an option for restoring the prompts. The installer may ask you to reboot your computer if you chose not to restart an internet browser when it prompted you to do so.

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Test Installation

To test that Java is installed and working properly on your computer, run this test applet.

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Install Java on Mac

  1. Download the jre-8u65-macosx-x64.pkg file.
    Review and agree to the terms of the license agreement before downloading the file.
  2. Double-click the .pkg file to launch it
  3. Double-click on the package icon to launch install Wizard
  4. The Install Wizard displays the Welcome to Java installation screen. Click Next
  5. After the installation has completed, a confirmation screen appears. Click Close to finish the installation process.
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