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There can be several Java versions installed on your computer. When you double click a JAR file it will be executed on the Java version which is set as default. | There can be several Java versions installed on your computer. When you double click a JAR file it will be executed on the Java version which is set as default. | ||
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Open up a Command Prompt/Terminal and type '''java -version'''. This will print out the current default Java version. | Open up a Command Prompt/Terminal and type '''java -version'''. This will print out the current default Java version. | ||
Revision as of 08:01, 19 October 2019
Exilent requires Java 11+ JRE/JDK installed.
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Verify default Java version
There can be several Java versions installed on your computer. When you double click a JAR file it will be executed on the Java version which is set as default.
Open up a Command Prompt/Terminal and type java -version. This will print out the current default Java version.
12.x.x means Java 12.
Removing other Java versions
If you are on Mac you have to remove other versions of Java in.
To do this, navigate to /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/ in your file explorer and delete all folders.
Installing Java
AdoptOpenJDK 11/13
Go to: https://adoptopenjdk.net
Choose a Version: OpenJDK 11 or 13
Choose a JVM: Hotspot
Select a platform.
Download JDK or JRE and install.
Oracle JDK 13
Go to : https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk13-downloads-5672538.html
Accept the License Agreemenent.
Select your platform.
Download and Install.
See also: Getting started
