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Revision as of 08:29, 29 September 2018
Contents
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
Make sure to accept the License Agreement.
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 its required.
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
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.
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
