Java is a platform that allows you to play games and view videos on your computer. You find that Java has problems when you try to visit a Java-based website and you get an error or try to run Java programs without success. The safest way to repair your Java installation is typically to reinstall Java, although there are other methods and tools.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Reinstall Java
Step 1. Click on the Start menu at the bottom left of the desktop and select Control Panel
Step 2. Double click on “Add / Remove Programs”
Step 3. Scroll down until you find Java in the program list
Select Java and press the "Remove" button to uninstall the program from your computer. Wait for Java to be removed (you will see it disappear from the program list once the operation is complete).
Step 4. Download the latest version of Java for free from the official website
Follow the installation instructions to reinstall the program-
Method 2 of 2: Other Methods to Repair Java
Step 1. If you don't want to reinstall Java, there are other methods you can try
There are many tools like Microsoft Windows Installer Cleanup Utility and Uniblue Registry Booster that can be used to detect Java errors and fix them accordingly.
Step 2. Make sure you have not installed any software that prevents Java from working properly
Some antivirus programs may detect Java as a false positive, blocking the program.
Step 3. Use the right version
If you have installed an older version and try to start a recent Java program, you may get an error message. You can try to change the settings of these programs, or update Java. It may also happen that the software requires an older version of Java.
Step 4. If all other attempts fail, you may want to reinstall the operating system
You will have to format the hard drive, consequently losing all data stored on the computer, including Java (to restore this data, back it up on another disk). Once this is done, reinstall Java. You should now be able to use it without a problem.
Warnings
- Uninstalling Java, if you want to reuse it, you will not be able to do is reinstall it from scratch.
- Never turn off your computer while uninstalling or removing Java. Otherwise, you could damage or corrupt the installation. These problems are typically more difficult to detect.
- Do not install programs that require Java if you downloaded them from an untrusted source. Such programs can cause Java problems by corrupting files on your computer and blocking files necessary for Java to function.