How do I know what version of Java I Have?

How do I know what version of Java I Have?

The most important thing to do before panic is check what version of Java you have. Note that the most recent version of Java is Version 7 Update 11. "Oracle Java 7 update 10 and earlier are affected," the notice says. It adds that the only known solution is to "disable Java in web browsers." -NPR

  1. On Windows 7 Go to Control Panel > Click on Programs
  2. controlpanel
  3. Click on Java
  4. java
  5. On the dialog box click About.
  6. javaconsole
  7. See what version you are running
  8. version

 

How to Disable: https://blog.blackrocknetworks.com/java-security-risk-how-to-disable-java/

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/11/169156325/computer-users-should-disable-java-7-due-to-security-flaw-experts-say