How to check Java version?

Java is a programming language that's used to install and run programs.

To check the version of Java in our Computer we have below ways.

• Java Verification page
• Using Command Prompt (Windows)
• Using the Java Control Panel
• Check Java with the Windows Start menu
• For Mac

 

Java Verification page

The simplest way is to use the Java Verification page. 

• Access the Java Verification Page.
• Click on the Verify Java version.
• Click the Agree and Continue button.
• Select Run to continue.
• The page will display the Java version currently installed along with the latest version available.
• Download the recommended update.
• Restart the browser once the installation process is completed.
• Reopen your browser and enable Java.
• To successfully use this method, you need to make sure that:
• Your browser supports NPAPI plug-ins.
• Your browser version is compatible with Java

 

Using Command Prompt (Windows)

• Open the Command Prompt.
• Insert the following code: java -version.
• The output will highlight the Java version installed on your Windows device

 

Using the Java Control Panel (for Windows)

• Navigate to the Java folder.
• Choose Configure Java to open the Java Control Panel window.
• In the General tab, click the About button.
• The About Java window will appear and display your Java version

 

Check Java with the Windows Start menu

• Open the Windows Start menu.
• Select Programs.
• Find the Java program.
• Click About Java to learn which Java version you are using

 

For Mac

• Select the Apple icon on the upper left side of the screen.
• Navigate to System Preferences.
• Click on the Java icon to launch the Java Control Panel.
• In the General tab in the Java Control Panel, you should find About. Click on it to see the version you are using