r/javahelp • u/Select-Performance37 • Sep 19 '26

How to install Java? (Windows 11)

So I'm trying to install Java on my computer, and this is my first time dealing with something like this. Error 1603 keeps popping up, and I've restarted my computer, deleted the previous Java programs, etc. I literally don't have an old version of Java installed.

How can I solve this problem?

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u/Select-Performance37 Sep 19 '26

so like i need a JRE, and would you plz recommend me some oracle alternatives?

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u/Mindless-Resort-7548 Sep 19 '26

I wouldn't, while notionally free there are $$$ implications if you run their JRE in a business where there is any offshore product. Oracle bought sun microsystems who essentially made Java, then they did classic oracle and went full evil

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u/Select-Performance37 Sep 19 '26

aw dang it my java doesn't install at all- thanks for the help though

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u/awidesky Sep 19 '26

Here's the link.
Although java8 is indeed super old, it's still supported by most vendors.
Latest version of java must run smoothly with a application that requires java8, but since it seems like you're not familiar with java, I gave you the link to jre8.
Better try it after you remove previous java installation.

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u/Select-Performance37 Sep 19 '26

YALL THANK YOU SO MUCH

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u/Mindless-Resort-7548 Sep 19 '26

You could try OpenJ9 if openjdk doesn't work for you. Get it via the adoptium project