How do I update my Java?

Update Java in the Java Control PanelLaunch the Java Control Panel by clicking the Java icon under System Preferences.Go to the Update tab in Java Control Panel and click on Update Now button that brings up Installer window.Click on Install Update.Click on Install and Relaunch.More items... read more

Java Update Options. Change the Java update settings through the Java Control Panel. Change Automatic Update Settings. Find and launch the Java Control Panel; Click the Update tab to access the settings. To enable Java Update to automatically check for updates, select the Check for Updates Automatically check box. read more

The Java Detection applet will provide a verification result. If a new version of Java is available, the notification will display your current version, and the new Java version. Click the red Download Java Now button to update Java on your computer. The update process will prompt you to read and agree to the end user license agreement. If you agree, click Agree and Start Free Download to continue. read more

In the Java Control Panel, click on the Java tab. Click View to display the Java Runtime Environment Settings; Verify that the latest Java Runtime version is enabled by checking the Enabled box. Click OK to save settings; Click OK in Java Control Panel window to confirm changes and close the window. read more