Setting up Java

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 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

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.

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