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* Restart your computer if it says so.
 
* Restart your computer if it says so.
 
== Default Java version ==
 
There can be several Java versions installed on a computer at the same time. When you double click a JAR file it will be executed on the Java version which is set as default.
 
 
In order to run Exilent you have to make sure you have '''Java 8 set as default'''.
 
 
== Set default Java version ==
 
=== Windows ===
 
Installing any Java 8 (JRE of JDK) should be set as default.
 
 
=== Mac ===
 
Installing a Java 8 JRE wont be set as default so you will have to install Java 8 JDK.
 
 
== Verify your default Java version ==
 
Ther are are several ways to do it.
 
 
[https://www.java.com/en/download/help/version_manual.xml https://www.java.com/en/download/help/version_manual.xml]
 
 
=== Windows ===
 
Open up a Command Prompt.
 
* Start - Command Prompt
 
 
Type: '''java -version'''
 
 
The default Java version will be printed out. 1.8.0_xxx is Java 8.
 
 
https://i.imgur.com/giWilQt.png
 
 
=== Mac ===
 
Open up a Terminal.
 
* use the search icon in the top right corner
 
* type Terminal and open it
 
 
Type: '''java -version'''
 
 
The default Java version will be printed out. 1.8.0_xxx is Java 8.
 
  
 
{{See also|Downloads}}
 
{{See also|Downloads}}
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{{See also|Default Java version}}

Revision as of 10:15, 29 September 2018

Install Java

Exilent currently works only with Java 8 (JRE/JDK).

To download it search for it in google, it should be the first result:

https://www.google.hu/search?q=java+8+jdk

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  • Accept the License Agreement first.
  • Download the version you need and install it. You should pick the x64 (64 bit) version over the x86 (32 bit).
  • Restart your computer if it says so.

See also: Downloads
See also: Default Java version