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Download Jre 7 For Mac

See JDK 7 and JRE 7 Installation Guide for general information about installing JDK 7 and JRE 7.

  1. Java Downloads For All Operating Systems
  2. Determining The Installed Version Of TheJRE
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See the Mac OS X Platform Install FAQ for general information about installing JRE 7 on Mac OS X.

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System Requirements

With Mac OS 10.7 (Lion) and later, the Java runtime is no longer installed automatically as part of the OS installation. Follow any of the methods below to install Java runtime. Patch Name: jre-7u79-macosx-x64.dmg: Patch Description: Update for Java Runtime Environment for Mac (1.7.79) Bulletin Id: MAC-011: Bulletin Title: Java for Mac OS X 10.7 Updates.

  • Any Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10.7.3 (Lion) or later.
  • Administrator privileges.

Note that installing the JRE on a Mac is performed on a system wide basis, for all users, and administrator privileges are required. You cannot install Java for a single user.

Only one JRE can be installed at a time. The system will not install a JRE that has a lower version than the current version. If you wish to install a lower version of the JRE, first uninstall the current version. Installing a JRE from Oracle will not update java -version symlinks or add java to your path. To be able to do this, you need to install the JDK.

JRE 7 Installation Instructions

The JRE installation includes the JavaFX Runtime which is incorporated into the same directory structure.

MacMac

Installation of the 64-bit JRE on Mac Platforms

Depending on your processor, the downloaded file has one of the following names:

  • jre-7u<version>-macosx-amd64.dmg
  • jre-7u<version>-macosx-x64.dmg
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Where <version> is 6 or later.

1. Download the file. Before the file can be downloaded, you must accept the license agreement.

2. From either the Downloads window of the browser, or from the file browser, double click the .dmg file to launch it.

3. A Finder window appears containing an icon of an open box and the name of the .pkg file Double click the package icon to launch the Install app.

4. The Install app displays the Introduction window. Click Continue.

4a. Note that, in some cases, a Destination Select window appears. This is a bug, as there is only one option available. If you see this window, select Install for all users of this computer to enable the continue button. Click Continue.

5. The Installation Type window appears. Click Install.

6. A window appears which says 'Installer is trying to install new software. Type your password to allow this.' Enter the Administrator login and password and click Install Software.

7. The software is installed and a confirmation window appears.

After the software is installed, delete the dmg file if you want to save disk space.

Determining the Installed Version of the JRE

If you have not yet installed Apple's Java Mac OS X 2012-006 update, then you are still using a version of Apple Java 6 that includes the plug-in and the Java Preferences app. See Note for Users of Macs that Include Apple Java 6 Plug-in.

Only one JRE can be installed. Installing a JRE removes the previously installed JRE. The JRE version used by the system can be determined in one of two ways:

  • From System Preferences click the Java icon from the Other category. This launches the Java Control Panel. Click About....

  • Type the following in a Terminal window:

The system will not install a JRE that has a lower version than the current version. If you want to install a lower version, first uninstall the existing version.

Uninstalling the JRE

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To uninstall the JRE, you must have Administrator privileges and execute the remove commands either as root or by using the sudo(8) tool.

Remove one directory and one file (a symlink), as follows:

  • Navigate to /Library/Internet Plug-Ins and remove the JavaAppletPlugin.plugin directory.
  • Navigate to /Library/PreferencePanes and remove JavaControlPanel.prefpane.

Do not attempt to uninstall Java by removing the Java tools from /usr/bin. This directory is part of the system software and any changes will be reset by Apple the next time you perform an update of the OS.

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Posted by Derek Banas on Dec 13, 2011 in Web Design | 20 comments

I’m beginning a new Java tutorial using Eclipse as my IDE. Every time I have used Eclipse in the past there have been installation problems so, I’ll try to fix that issue here.

I use Eclipse because in my opinion it is the best free IDE available.

Also note that I’ll provide Java 1.7 installation steps for PCs, but Java 1.6 & 1.7 steps for MACs. The reason why I’m doing that is because Java 1.7 isn’t quite ready yet for Eclipse on MACs.

Don’t worry, there isn’t that much of a difference between Java 1.6 and 1.7. At least for a beginner tutorial.

Checking Your Version of Java

Java 1.6 has been around since December 2006, so chances are you already have it installed on your computer. To find out type the following in either your Terminal (MACs), or Command Line (PCs) java -version

When you do you’ll probably see the following:

  • Download the Oracle JDK7 Mac OS X Port DMG file
  • Open the DMG file by double clicking on it
  • Drag the JDK 1.7.0 Developer Preview icon to the JavaVirtualMachine icon
    • Install Eclipse Java 1.6 & 1.7 for Macs
    Now that you have Java setup on your Mac, it is time to set up Eclipse. Go here to download the Eclipse IDE for Java Developers.
    After you install Eclipse you have to set it up to work with Java.

    Java Downloads For All Operating Systems

    • Execute Eclipse and then click on Elipse and Preferences in the top menu
    • Expand the list item named Java and click Installed JREs
    • Click the Add… button
    • Java 1.6 should be set as the default
    • If not select Standard VM in the JRE Popup Window
    • Type /System/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/1.6.0.jdk/Contents/Home into JRE home
    • Type Java1.6 as the name
    • Click Finish

    Determining The Installed Version Of TheJRE

    Do the same for Java 1.7, except leave 1.6 as the default and also instead enter Java1.7 for the name and the following for the JRE home /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/JDK 1.7.0 Developer Preview.jdk/Contents/Home
    You’re done and ready to use Java 1.6 & 1.7 in Eclipse
    For PCs go here to download Java 1.7 unless you already have it installed. Make sure you download the JDK and not the JDE. Find the Java executable you just downloaded and double click it. Follow the prompts to install it.
    The Java files will be located at C:Program FilesJavajdk1.7.0 after installation.
    To get Eclipse to work on PCs is nearly identical to the MAC installation. Go here to download the Eclipse IDE for Java Developers.
    After you install Eclipse you have to set it up to work with Java.
    • Execute Eclipse and then click on Windows and Preferences in the top menu
    • Expand the list item named Java and click the Compiler option (Don’t Expand it)
    • Check if Compiler Compliance Level is set to 1.7
    • If it isn’t change it to 1.7 in the dropdown
    • Click on Installed JREs and if you see jre6 as checked you’re done
    • If jre6 isn’t checked click the Add… button
    • Select Standard VM in the JRE Popup Window
    • Under Directory select the home directory for JRE 1.7 (See Above)
    • Click Finish
    To set up code completion for Java 1.7 in Eclipse just open your preferences folder, click on Compiler, and set Compiler Compliance Level to 1.7. This currently isn’t working for MACs, but should work soon. If you have a PC this will work. See image below to better understand the change.
    That’s All Folks
    I hope this tutorial helps you to easily install Eclipse, so you can use it to learn java. Leave any questions below.

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    1. That’s perfect to me. it coudn’t be better because i was wondering witch application language i have to learn to make somme counting applications. i found that java was the perfect language and quiet frankly i was going to ask you witch to help me choise betwen android and java or purpose to me another language to made some pc applications.
      i am a lucky gay derek to know you.
      sometimes it is enough that I think of something for you to give me the answer. i am in.
      thank you very mutch derk

    2. thanks, bro would u please help us to know about visual basic programming?

    3. is it possible to make a chat application with php ?

    4. I don’t know which version of Eclipse to download. There are many. Which one are you using?

    5. Why when I goto … File> new I get ?
      Thanks for a responce.

    6. Sorry… even entering comments produces errors…

      I recently downloaded Eclipse ee for java developers. I am only using 1.6. I dont see a need to hassle with 1.7 due to my newness of programming.

      When I go to… File>New, the list is blank and shows

      I cant assume i have done anything wrong because I just installed it and have not messed with anything.

      Should have posted here…

      thanks,
      Matt

    7. May I please request your kind help with installing Eclipse on Ubuntu 12.10 32-bit. I resorted to a Linux distro because my PC repeatedly chrashed under Windows XP Home Edition. I am most grateful for your kind help and advice.

    8. Thank you very much for your most kind help with the Eclipse download. Your instructions have worked well giving me the much needed chance to put in some practise. I am practising with your very helpful code from Tutorials 1, 2, and 3. Sometimes Eclipse detects dead code, though it compiles and runs as expected. Thank you once again for your highly considerate Java Tutorials anlong with your continual help.
      Good wishes to you and best regards, too.

    9. Hi Derek, First of all thanks a lot for all the great Videos and articles, Your explanations are crisp, clear and to the point.. Keep doing the great work.. Now my question is – I’m an professional .NET developer and planning to do some unofficial projects in JAVA, Android and IOS. Am also planning to make a switch from PC to MAC for my JAVA projects, Am planning to buy a MAC Book Pro, since i’m new to MAC i feel difficult to settle into MAC configuraiton..What do you think is the ideal configuration for a Developers MAC Book pro? Eventually i may also start using it for professional and consultation purpose

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