Nov 3, 2021
Java For Mac Os X
This update will correct issues affecting some Java users following the installation of Mac OS X v10.3.9 Software Update. After updating to Mac OS X 10.3.9, some systems may have issues with Java.
Java For Mac Os X 10.5 Update 5
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I just downloaded Java 7u17 on Mac OS 10.7.5 from here and then successfully installed it. In order to do some JNI programming, I need to know where Java installed on my Mac.
I thought that inside the /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/ folder, there would be a folder called 1.7.0.jdk or something, but then I found that the folder is empty. This was confirmed by running ls /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/ in the Terminal. I've tried searching for it to find out if it was installed somewhere else, but that doesn't seem to be turning anything up.
Could someone please tell me where Java is installed on my Mac?
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Use /usr/libexec/java_home -v 1.8 command on a terminal shell to figure out where is your java 1.8 home directory
If you just want to find out the home directory of your most recent version of java, omit the version. e.g. /usr/libexec/java_home
gerrytangerrytan
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You could use echo $(/usr/libexec/java_home) command in your terminal to know the path where Java being installed.
Pavithra GunasekaraPavithra Gunasekara
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Turns out that I actually had the Java 7 JRE installed, not the JDK. The correct download link is here. After installing it, jdk1.7.0jdk appears in the JavaVirtualMachines directory.
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If you install just the JRE, it seems to be put at:
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serkanserkan
Try This, It’s easy way to find java installed path in Mac OS X,
GoTO
1 ) /Library i.e Macintosh HD/Library
2) Click on Library in that we find Java folder.
3) So final path is
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Hope so this is help for someone .
Jaywant KhedkarJaywant Khedkar
Java package structure of Mac OS is a bit different from Windows. Don’t be upset for this as a developer just needs to set PATH and JAVA_HOME.
So in .bash_profile set JAVA_HOME and PATH as below. This example is for Java 6:
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If you type
This also gives the location from which the jars are loaded and hence also the java path.
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Edited: Alias to current java version is /Library/Java/Home
For more information: a link
mannymanny
just write /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/
in Go to Folder --> Go in Finder
Mina FawzyMina Fawzy
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I have just installed the JDK for version 21 of Java SE 7 and found that it is installed in a different directory from Apple’s Java 6. It is in /Library/Java… rather then in /System/Library/Java…. Running /usr/libexec/java_home -v 1.7 versus -v 1.6 will confirm this.
Tony KrochTony Kroch
I tried serkan’s solution, it found java 7’s location on OS X Mavericks.it is resided in '/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk1.7.0_51.jdk/'but to make it the default JDK I had to set JAVA_HOME system variable in .bash_profile in home directory to '/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk1.7.0_51.jdk/Contents/Home/'so its up and running now thanks to serkan's idea
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For :
- OS X : 10.11.6
- Java : 8
I confirm the answer of @Morrie .
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type which java in terminal to show where it is installed.
Pranay AryalPranay Aryal
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The System Preferences then Java control panel then Java then View will show the exact location of the currently installed default JRE.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1359 is the newest Java that Mac OS X 10.5 will support on either Intel or PowerPC Macs. People with 10.5 through 10.5.7 must backup their data, and shut down, disconnect their backup, and then update to 10.5.8 before they can use the Java.
Use these tips if you are stuck with 10.5.8 to get your Flash up to date:
Note, if you need Java 1.6 (same as Java 6), according to the download link above, it is only available for 64 bit Intel Macs, and not PowerPC Macs. Otherwise
you are stuck with Java 1.5.
If you have an Intel Core2Duo, i3, i5, i7 or Xeon Mac, you can upgrade to Mac OS X 10.7.3 to get Java 7, which is far more secure.
Please read the link on upgrading, as there are pitfalls for taking this path are important to read.
Java For Mac Os X 10.5
Mac OS X 10.6 (explains how to upgrade to 10.6) has its own Java maximum, discussed here, which you can get to if you at least have an Intel processor, and may offer some limited additional compatibility, though is not as secure as Java 7.
Note: PowerPC Macs with 800 Mhz dual processor or lower speed (1 Ghz is higher) must update to 10.4.11 to get the latest Java:
Java For Mac Os X 10.10 Update
Java For Mac Os X 10.9
Check Apple menu -> About this Mac to find out if that pertains to you.
