Java Runtime Environment (JRE) + Java SDK (JDK) v6 for Windows

Today, many applications (not only desktop applications, but also web-based applications) are developed using Java programming language, and more are created every day. The Java applications won’t work unless you have Java installed on your personal computer. The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is what you need to install when you wanna be able to run Java applications on your PC. Here you can download Java Runtime Environment (JRE) latest version, version 6 Update 26 for Windows PC.

Why do you need Java on your PC? It’s because Java is world wide programming language that used to develop lots of applications ranged from laptops to datacenters, game consoles to scientific supercomputers, cell phones to the Internet. Java is almost used everywhere. Java is fast, secure, and reliable. And of course, Java is free software, it is free to download.

The latest Java version contains important enhancements to improve performance, stability and security of the Java applications that run on your Windows PC. Installing this free update will ensure that your Java applications continue to run safely and efficiently.

What is Java Runtime Environment?

Java is a programming language and computing platform first released by Sun Microsystems in 1995, Originally called OAK. It is the underlying technology that powers state-of-the-art programs including utilities, business, and games applications. Java runs on more than 850 million personal computers worldwide, and on billions of devices worldwide, including mobile and TV devices.

The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is what you get when you download Java software. The JRE consists of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Java platform core classes, and supporting Java platform libraries. The JRE is the runtime portion of Java software, which is all you need to run it in your Web browser. When you download Java software, you only get what you need – no spyware, and no viruses.