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Java Runtime (JRE)

Name: Java Runtime (JRE)
Author: Oracle

Java 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…

Version 8.0.431 · by Oracle

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Official site: java.com

About Java Runtime (JRE)

Java 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.

### Note

This is just a metapackage for the latest JRE (currenly JRE 8). Have a look at the [jre8 package](/packages/jre8) for more details.

How to install Java Runtime (JRE)

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install java-runtime-jre
Open Java Runtime (JRE) once it finishes installing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Java Runtime (JRE) free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to java.com, the developer's official site, where Java Runtime (JRE) is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Java Runtime (JRE)?

The version listed here is 8.0.431, published /Date(1732. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Java Runtime (JRE) from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install java-runtime-jre. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Java Runtime (JRE) safe?

Java Runtime (JRE) downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.