Checking Java Version in Windows
Checking Java Version through Command Prompt
The easiest method for checking the Java version is through the command prompt. The command prompt is a powerful command-line interpreter through which the user can easily get the version of any software with a single command. If you are unable to check the version and getting an error that “Java is not recognized as an internal or external command“, then you need to check if the Java is installed correctly and environment variables are set correctly.
Checking Java Version through Java Control Panel
The most common way to check a software version is by clicking the about option in the software. Most of the software will have this option available in it. You can open the Java control panel through the system’s control panel and it will have an About button. That button will show you the version of the installed Java on your system.
Checking Java Version through Programs and Features
The users can also view the Java version details in the Programs and Features, where all the installed programs will be listed. Most of the programs will have their version number or name listed in the Program and Features. Follow the below steps to try it out:
Checking Java Version in macOS
Checking Java Version in macOS through Terminal
The Terminal application allows the user to control the system by using a command prompt. It is quicker to find the result with just a single command. Finding the Java version through Terminal is pretty easy. Follow the below steps to find your Java version through Terminal:
Checking Java Version in macOS through Java Control Panel
Just like in the Windows operating system, macOS also have System Preferences which is similar to the control panel. The user can find the Java control panel in their System Preferences window. There is an about button which will show the details and the version of the installed Java. Check the below steps to try it out.
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