The Java Update is a feature that keeps your computer up-to-date automatically with the latest Java releases. Installing the Java Runtime Environment automatically installs the Java Update feature.
The Java Update feature connects to java.com at a scheduled time and checks to see if there is an update available.II. What does it do?
Click on the balloon.
The Ready to Download - Java Update dialog box appears.
To start the download, click Download. Otherwise, click Remind Me Later to download the update at a later time. If you choose to start the download process, a tooltip balloon appears to show the download progress.
Install the new update
After the download is complete, a tooltip balloon notifies you that the update is ready for installation.
Click on the balloon to start the installation process.
To start the install, click Install. Otherwise, click Remind Me Later to install the update at a later time.
If you click Install, an InstallShield wizard appears and the installation process begins.
When the installation is complete, a dialog box appears:
Note: This feature is available only on Windows XP, 2003, 2000 (SP2 or higher) and set by default for these operating systems.
Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
Double-click Java icon. The Java Control Panel appears.
Click the Update tab.
Note: The Update tab may not be available if your network administrator has disabled the Java Update feature during installation.
To enable Java Update to automatically check for updates, select the Check for Updates Automatically check box.
To disable Java Update, un-select the Check for Updates Automatically check box.
Before installing: Use this option to download automatically and be notified before installing the Java update.
Before downloading and before installing: This is the default option. Use this option to be notified before downloading and installing the Java update.
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