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Where can I get older versions of Java and related documentation?

alert iconWe highly recommend users remove all older versions of Java from your system. Keeping old and unsupported versions of Java on your system presents a serious security risk. Removing older versions of Java from your system ensures that Java applications will run with the most up-to-date security and performance improvements on your system.

The latest available version is compatible with older versions. However, some Java applications (or applets) can indicate that they are dependent on a particular version, and may not run if you do not have that version installed.
  • If you have been directed to install a different version for a Java-based application, please first try the latest version.
  • If an application or web page you access requires an older version of Java, you should report this to the provider/developer and request that they update the application to be compatible with all Java versions.

How can i download old version of Java?
Visit the Java Technology Product Download Page to get other versions of Java. We recommended installing the latest version of Java from java.com.


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