How to Find Your Java Version
- Timothy Pinkham
Introduction
This page explains the steps for finding which version of the Java software your computer is running.
Keeping Java up to date can fix certain security risks.
How to Find Your Java Version on a Mac
Mac OS 10.7.3 or later
| Step | What to Do | How It Looks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Click the Apple icon in the upper left corner, and select System Preferences. |  |
| 2 | Click on the Java icon to access the Java Control Panel which will list your Java version. If you do not see a Java icon under System Preferences, Java 7 or above is not installed. |
Mac OS 10.7.2 or earlier
| Step | What to Do | How It Looks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Open Spotlight (click the magnifying glass icon) in the upper right corner, and type “Java Preferences”. |  |
| 2 | A window will open that lists the different versions of Java you are running. Under the Version column, you will see the exact release. It should say 1.6.0_35 or above. |
How to Find Your Java Version on a Windows PC
Windows 7
| Step | What to Do | How It Looks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Click the Start menu in the lower left corner, and type "programs" into the search field. |  |
| 2 | Click on Programs and Features. A list of installed programs will appear. | |
| 3 | Find Java in the list of installed programs to see which version is installed. |  |
Windows XP
| Step | What to Do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Click the Start menu in the lower left corner, and select Control Panel. |
| 2 | Select Add and Remove Programs. A list of installed programs will appear. |
| 3 | Find Java in the list of installed programs to see which version is installed. |