Today I'm going to show you how to check which version of Java is installed on your Windows PC using command line. The best part is that this CMD works with all Windows versions. Java is a programming language that serves as a platform for data processing. It is developed by Sun Microsystems Incorporation. Java is a high-level program because it uses English as a command language with a specific syntax.
But before we continue, let's find out a little more about Java.
Java features are :
- Safe: Java is one of the safest programming languages.
- Portable: It is programmed to be used anywhere on any device and also on any operating system.
- Reliable: Since Java is an object-oriented programming language, it is very reliable for programmers.
- User-friendly: It is easy to use as it is based on C++ with improved and advanced features for user to operate seamlessly.
Steps to Check Java Version on Windows PC
Let's see how to check the Java version installed on your Windows 10 operating system:
1) Click the Windows Logo/Start button
2) Type CMD
3) Click Run as administrator on the right side
4) Click Yes if pop-up windows open.
5) At the prompt, type below the line and press <Enter
Java-VersionHere the current Java version is displayed along with the runtime environment as shown above.
Note : If the Java version is not displayed and an error is displayed, your operating system may not have Java installed. The following error message may appear:
If you are sure that Java is not installed, you need to download it from the official website https://www.java.com/en/ and install it on your Windows PC. Then you need to run the above command to know its version.
This Java version prompt works on all Windows PC including 10, 8, 7 and XP to check the Java version installed on the system. This even works with 32-bit and 64-bit.
You can also watch this video which lasts less than a minute:
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