Java is probably one of the most important bits of software your computer runs. It allows you to use everything from certain websites to certain online applications. If your Java is out of date, it ...

Java is a programming language that's used to install and run programs. Chances are that there are already several programs on your Windows computer that run using Java, even if you don't know it.

Click the start button in the lower left-hand corner of your screen. Click the Control Panel icon. This will open up your Windows Control Panel window. You will see the Java icon under either Programs ...