Now run the Java program embedded in a web browser (applet) to verify if the latest version of Java is installed in your computer. How to check Java version in Windows: ...

The beauty of Java is that applications created for the JRE work universally across multiple platforms, making it possible for developers to build applications once and have them run almost anywhere.

Want to learn to code and write your first Java program? Here's a quick and fun Java programming tutorial that will have your running your first Java program in less than 10 minutes.

How do you run a JAR file on Windows, Mac or Linux? Double click the JAR? Run the JAR at the command line? Several approaches will work if you have Java or the JDK installed.

To check which version of Java you have on your Windows computer, you'll need to open the Command Prompt.