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Software Update in action
Go to the Apple menu and select "Software Update." Most modern Macintoshes keep Java automatically updated using Software Update. Software Update keeps track of which version you're running for many popular software programs and automatically monitors whether an update has been released for those programs. - 2
Software Update shows a successful upgrade installation
If a Java update is available, click "Install" to automatically download and install the update to your Macintosh. If this installation works, you're finished and won't need to proceed to step 3. - 3
A copy of Java is downloading
If Java does not install through Software Update or if your current installation isn't behaving correctly, you can download the latest copy of Java from Apple's developer website at developer.apple.com/java/download/. Download a fresh copy of the Java update by clicking the link on the developer download page. The disk image will automatically mount on your computer. - 4). Quit all running Internet browser programs.
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"JavaForMac" file
Double-click the "JavaForMac" file from the mounted disk image, and then follow the instructions that appear. Java will install on your Macintosh.
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