Java is one of those things that you don’t need to download until the moment you do. Most computer users will go about their business without having to download Java for Windows.

Java Update. Download the latest version of Java for Windows. Check if you have Java installed. See if it is working fine. Check the version of JRE your browser is running.

Microsoft is offering advice on how to protect yourself from Java-based malware. The instructions are simple: either update it, disable it, or just uninstall it completely.