Tutorials/Update Java

What is Java?
Java is a programming language runtime library. Essentially, it is what Minecraft uses for all game logic.

Why update?

 * Minecraft will not update Java.
 * Minecraft will not run without Java.
 * It may sometimes crash without the latest version of java.
 * Updating will fix lots of problems and bugs.
 * Some users report a performance increase upon updating.
 * This can also potentially fix some other issues.

Where to download
Java Download Here

Click free java download.

Note: some people reported that release 7 causes a bug.

Note: Either 64-bit or 32-bit Java works for a 64 bit computer but only 32-bit works for a 32 bit computer.

How to install
Windows: Click the installer and run. Do not place it in our minecraft directory!

How to install varies by operation system.