Hi Keri,
Installing an older release of Java. If no older versions of Java appear in the Control Panel, download and install one from the Oracle archive site: Java SE 8 Archive Downloads. First click 'Accept License Agreement' at the top of this section of the screen. There will be two versions of Java for Windows.
Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.
Yes, you can uninstall Java 8 and try installing Java 7.
To install Java for Internet Explorer in the desktopOpen the desktop, and then tap or click the Internet Explorer icon on the taskbar.
Go to Java.com.
Tap or click the Free Java Download button, and then tap or click Agree and Start Free Download. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, enter the password or provide confirmation.
On the notification bar, tap or click Run. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, enter the password or provide confirmation.
Tap or click Install and then tap or click Close.
If you're having problems installing or using Java, look for answers in the Java Help Center.
In case if Java 7 does not work in Windows 10, install the same in compatibility mode for previous version of Windows.
a. Right click the driver installation file and select Properties then tap or click the Compatibility tab.
b. Place a check in the Run this program in compatibility mode for: box.
c. Tap or click the drop down box and select a previous operating system, then tap or click OK.
d. Try installing the driver and check.
You may refer to: Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows (information holds good for Windows 10 as well)
Hope this information is helpful. Please feel free to reply in case you face any other issues with Windows in future.
Why should I uninstall older versions of Java from my system?
This article applies to:
- Platform(s): Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2008 Server, Windows Server 2012
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The latest version of Java is always the recommended version as it contains feature updates, vulnerability fixes and performance improvements to previous versions. You can confirm that you have the latest version with the Java Verification page or manually checking the Java version.
Should I uninstall older versions of Java?
We highly recommend that you uninstall all older versions of Java from your system.
Keeping old versions of Java on your system presents a serious security risk.
Uninstalling older versions of Java from your system ensures that Java applications will run with the latest security and performance improvements on your system.
How can I remove older versions of Java?
Windows users can safely uninstall older versions of Java:- when installing Java 8 (8u20 and above) or
- by using the Java uninstall tool or
- by manually uninstalling Java for Windows
How do I remove Java from my computer?
Download Java Old Versions
Windows: You can uninstall versions of Java manually in the same way as you would uninstall any other software from your Windows computer. Follow the instructions on manually uninstalling Java for Windows.
» Mac uninstall Java instructions
» Linux uninstall Java instructions
Do I need older versions of Java?
The latest available version is compatible with the older versions. However, some Java applications (or applets) can indicate that they are dependent on a particular version, and may not run if you do not have that version installed. If an application or web page you access requires an older version of Java, you should report this to the provider/developer and request that they update the application to be compatible with all Java versions.
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