To download and install Java 8 (Java SE 8) on your Windows computer, follow these steps:

1. Download Java SE 8:

   • Visit the Oracle website to download Java SE 8 (if you have the appropriate license) or download it from the Adoptium (formerly AdoptOpenJDK) website for a free, open-source version.

   • For Oracle JDK 8: Go to the Oracle Java SE downloads page (https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase-jdk8-downloads.html) and find the version suitable for your Windows system. You may need to create or sign in with an Oracle account to access the downloads.

   • For Adoptium (formerly AdoptOpenJDK) JDK 8: Visit the Adoptium website (https://adoptium.net/) and select the “OpenJDK 8 (LTS)” version for Windows. This is a free and open-source alternative to Oracle JDK 8.

2. Accept License Agreement (Oracle JDK only):

   • If you download Oracle JDK 8, you will need to accept the Oracle Binary Code License Agreement during the installation process.

3. Run the Installer:

   • Once the download is complete, run the installer executable file.

4. Follow the Installation Wizard:

   • Follow the installation wizard’s instructions. You can typically accept the default settings.

5. Verify the Installation:

   • Open a command prompt or PowerShell window.

   • Run the following command to check the installed Java version:

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     java -version


   • You should see the version information for Java 8.

6. Set Environment Variables (Optional):

   • If you plan to use Java for development or need to set the JAVA_HOME environment variable, follow these steps:

     • Right-click on “This PC” (or “My Computer”) and select “Properties.”
     • Click on “Advanced system settings” on the left side.
     • Click the “Environment Variables” button.
     • Under “System Variables,” click “New” to create a new variable with the name JAVA_HOME and the value set to the installation directory of your Java 8 (e.g., C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.x_x).
     • In the “System Variables” section, find the “Path” variable and click “Edit.”
     • Add %JAVA_HOME%\bin to the list of paths. This allows you to run Java commands from any command prompt.

That’s it! You have successfully installed Java SE 8 on your Windows computer. You can now use it to compile and run Java applications or configure Java development environments like IDEs to use this JDK.