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What is Java Update?
This article applies to:
- Platform(s):
Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows ME, Windows 98
- Browser(s):
All Browsers
- Java version(s):
1.4.2_xx, 1.5.0, 6.0
This page describes the Java Update feature with these sections:
- What is Java Update?
- What does it do?
- Notification of a new update
- Download the new update
- Install the new update
- Configure Java Update
- Automatic update feature
- Change the notification options
- Change the update schedule
- Manual update feature
I. What is Java Update?
The Java Update is a feature that keeps your computer up-to-date automatically with the latest Java releases. Installing the Java Runtime Environment automatically installs the Java Update feature.
The Java Update feature connects to java.com at a scheduled time and checks to see if there is an update available.
II. What does it do?
- Notification of a new update
Whenever there is an update available, a tool tip balloon appears as below:
- Download new update
- Click on the balloon.
The Ready to Download - Java Update dialog box appears.
- To start the download, click Download. Otherwise, click Remind Me Later to download the update at a later time.
If you choose to start the download process, a tooltip balloon appears to show the download progress.
- Install the new update
After the download is complete, a tooltip balloon notifies you that the update is ready for installation.
- Click on the balloon to start the installation process.
- To start the install, click Install. Otherwise, click Remind Me Later to install the update at a later time.
- If you click Install, an InstallShield wizard appears and the installation process begins.
When the installation is complete, a dialog box appears:
- Click Finish to complete the installation.
III. Configure Java Updates
- Automatic Update Feature
Note: This feature is available only on Windows XP, 2003, 2000 (SP2 or higher) and set by default for these operating systems.
- Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
- Double-click Java icon. The Java Control Panel appears.
- Click the Update tab.
Note: The Update tab may not be available if your network administrator has disabled the Java Update feature during installation.
- To enable Java Update to automatically check for updates, select the Check for Updates Automatically check box.
- To disable Java Update, un-select the Check for Updates Automatically check box.
- Change the notification options
There are two notification options:
- Before installing: Use this option to download automatically and be notified before installing the Java update.
- Before downloading and before installing: This is the default option. Use this option to be notified before downloading and installing the Java update.
- Change the update schedule
- You can schedule checking for the Java updates at a desired frequency. To do this, click Advanced.
- The Automatic Update Advanced Settings dialog box appears.
- Based on your preference, you can select the frequency to be daily, weekly, or monthly.
- You can choose the date and time for the Java Update.
- Click OK. The Java Update scheduler checks for newer Java updates at the scheduled frequency and notifies you.
- Manual Update Feature
You can manually check for an update any time by clicking on Update Now.
RELATED INFORMATION
This section gives more information on Java control panel settings
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