Java SE 6 Downloads
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Download Java SE 6.0 (JDK 6) (Version 1.6.2.1) Additional Requirements: Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 2003, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows NT, Windows Server 2008.
Thank you for downloading this release of the JavaTM Platform, Standard Edition Development Kit (JDKTM). The JDK is a development environment for building applications, applets, and components using the Java programming language.
The JDK includes tools useful for developing and testing programs written in the Java programming language and running on the JavaTM platform.
WARNING: These older versions of the JRE and JDK are provided to help developers debug issues in older systems. They are not updated with the latest security patches and are not recommended for use in production.
For production use Oracle recommends downloading the latest JRE and JDK versions and allowing auto-update.
Only developers and Enterprise administrators should download these releases.
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For current Java releases, please consult the Oracle Software Download page.
For more information on the transition of products from the legacy Sun download system to the Oracle Technology Network, visit the SDLC Decommission page announcement.
The type of installation depends on your requirement and the platform that you choose to install.
Depending on the requirement, download and install JDK or JRE according to the information provided in Table 1-1:Table 1-1 Installation Requirements and Related Tasks
| Requirement | Tasks |
|---|---|
| Run Java programs but not develop them | Download and install the JRE for your platform |
| Develop Java applications | Download and install the Java Development Kit (JDK) for your platform. The JDK includes the JRE, so you do not have to download both separately. |
| Use JRE on a server but do not want the ability to run rich internet applications (RIAs) | Download the Java SE Server JRE for your platform |
Version-String Format
To understand the version-string scheme that is used to distinguish various JDK and JRE releases, see Version-String Format.
Installation
JDK, JRE, and Server JRE can be installed on the following platforms:
You can download JDK and JRE from Java SE Development Kit Downloads page.
For supported processors and browsers, see Oracle JDK Certified System Configurations.
Oracle Solaris
Installation of JDK and JRE on Oracle Solaris: Instructions include installation from Image Packaging System (IPS) and Archive binaries.
Installing Server JRE 10 on Oracle Solaris: Instructions include steps to install Server JRE.
Microsoft Windows
Installation of the JDK and the JRE on Microsoft Windows Platforms: Instructions include steps to install JDK and JRE on 64-bit Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Linux
Installation of the JDK and JRE on Linux Platforms: Instructions include installation from Archive binaries and Red Hat Package Manager (RPM).
Installation of Server JRE 10 on Linux: Instructions include steps to install Server JRE on Linux.
Manual Installation and Registration of the Java Plug-in on Linux: Instructions include steps to manually install the JRE plug-in, which is required to run Java applets in a browser. This procedure does not apply to Server JRE installation.
macOS
Java 6 For Windows 10
The installation of JRE 10 and JDK 10 requires macOS 10.10 or later.
Installation of the JDK and the JRE on macOS: Instructions include steps to install JDK and JRE on macOS platform.
Jdk 1.6 Download 64 Bit
To learn about the files and directories that are created after JDK and JRE installation, see Installed Directory Structure of JDK and JRE.