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Windows JRE

duncansby
duncansby Posts: 292 Forumite
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Hi - what is windows JRE ( I am about to download openoffice), and how do I now if I have it

thanks

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  • GreenNotM
    GreenNotM Posts: 1,087 Forumite
    java runtime environment ..... MS can't bundle JVM ...
    Rich people save then spend.
    Poor people spend then save what's left.
  • GreenNotM
    GreenNotM Posts: 1,087 Forumite
    oh yeah ....jvm java virtual machine..... their version of java .. before sun got snooty
    Rich people save then spend.
    Poor people spend then save what's left.
  • crankup
    crankup Posts: 343 Forumite
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    JRE = Java Runtime Environment.
    Look in Settings > Control Panel > Add Remove Programs and if you have it it will be listed in there.

    Java is basically computer code that can execute on different types of computers. To be able to work on a Windows PC, it needs these bits called Windows Runtime Environment. Other machines will have their own environments, like Unix etc.

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  • duncansby
    duncansby Posts: 292 Forumite
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    Thanks - it would appear that i am indeed the owner of JRE
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