Introduction
This page explains the steps for finding which version of the Java software your computer is running.
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. |