Can I download only the Java virtual machine?

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Can I download only the Java Virtual Machine?

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No. The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is not a standalone program. The JVM is part of the Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (JRE). Like a car needs an engine to run, the Sun JRE needs a virtual machine. You must download the entire JRE.

Click here to download the JRE.