What Is Java JRE?

JRE or Java Runtime Environment is something that your system needs for executing a Java program.

Heres how to do it:

1.Click onthis linkto open Oracles website.

JRE 8

2.Click onJRE 8to bring up the dropdown menu for download.

4.smack the download link for the compatible version, and accept the license to start the download.

If the operating system on your PC is 32-bit, your compatible version will be the x86 one.

Click on Windows

For 64-bit OS, you oughta download the x64 version of the software.

2.Scroll down and click onAbout.

3.There, you’re able to see theSystem typeunderDevice specification.

Accept license

On the setup page, click theInstallbutton to start the process.

Also, you’re able to change the installation directory by clicking on theChangedestination folderoption.

To do that, fire up the Command Prompt app and execute the following command.

About in settings

If JRE is on your system, it will show a version.

Heres how to configure it:

1.kick off the Java folder in the File Manager app.

2.Inside the Java folder, open theJre 1.8folder, followed by theBinfolder.

System Type

3.Copy the location for theBinfolder.

4.Open theStart menussearch bar, typeView advanced system controls, and press the enter key.

6.UnderSystem variables, click onPath.

Install Button

7.Click onNew, paste the location for the Bin folder, and press theOKbutton.

Thats it, and youve successfully installed and configured the Java Runtime Environment on your Windows 11 computer.

Now you’ve got the option to use Java-based applications on your system without any issues.

Check in CMD

Bin folder path 1

Environment variables option 1

Path option under System variables 1

Adding path 1