Where Can I Safely Download Java to Open HTML Files?

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The discussion revolves around finding a safe source to download Java for opening HTML files, specifically related to accessing a particular website that requires Java. Participants share links to download Java and discuss different versions of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE), as well as troubleshooting access issues to a specific site.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks a legitimate site to download Java, expressing concern over the safety of various options found online.
  • Another participant suggests java.com as a potential download source.
  • A link to Oracle's official download page for Java is provided, emphasizing the importance of verifying the URL for legitimacy.
  • Discussion arises regarding the differences between two versions of Java (jre8u111 and jre8u112), with questions about their respective features and security updates.
  • A participant shares their experience of successfully downloading and installing Java but encounters issues accessing a specific website due to security settings.
  • Another participant advises on adding the website to the "Exception Site List" in Java's security settings to resolve access issues.
  • A later reply clarifies that the initial mistake in accessing the site was due to a formatting error in the URL, which was corrected by including "http://".

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the legitimacy of the suggested download sources, but there is uncertainty regarding the differences between the Java versions and how they impact functionality. The discussion about accessing the specific website reveals a mix of troubleshooting advice and personal experiences, indicating that some issues may remain unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the implications of choosing between different Java versions, and there are unresolved questions about the security settings required to access certain websites.

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Hi

I need to download Java to open a certain html. I need suggestion of a safe site to download. There are quite a few when I search and I don't want to click on anyone until I know it's legitimate.

Thanks
 
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ORACLE owns the Java brand and java.com website (your browser should say "Oracle Corporation (US)" in the URL field before the URL)

Another one is directly from oracle.com:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre8-downloads-2133155.html

where you can get the java runtime (JRE) needed for opening a java applet or java webstart which sounds like what is on the web page you want to open.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_Web_Start

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_applet
 
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Thanks guys, I got it.
 
jedishrfu, or any members who know:
that webpage address you gave, http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre8-downloads-2133155.html shows two different kinds of versions. One of them is jre8u111 and the other right below it is jre8u112. Their descriptions don't show any differently. Is one of them as good as the other? How or why would choosing one or the other make any difference? The page does not make this clear.
 
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symbolipoint said:
jedishrfu, or any members who know:
that webpage address you gave, http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre8-downloads-2133155.html shows two different kinds of versions. One of them is jre8u111 and the other right below it is jre8u112. Their descriptions don't show any differently. Is one of them as good as the other? How or why would choosing one or the other make any difference? The page does not make this clear.
This page, http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html , says the following:
Java SE 8u111 includes important security fixes. Oracle strongly recommends that all Java SE 8 users upgrade to this release. Java SE 8u112 is a patch-set update, including all of 8u111 plus additional features (described in the release notes).
 
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Hi

I downloaded and installed Java and passed verification. This is the website I want to get into, and get the Java on the first place:

http://www.rythmikaudio.com/subtuner2.html

This is just the site of a high end sub woofer I bought, it's supposed to show how to set it up, nothing special. But I couldn't get into it as Java consider it's an unsafe site. I followed the instruction to go into control panel, Java , security and try to input this site for exception and have no luck. What do I have to do to get into this site?

Thanks
 
yungman said:
What do I have to do to get into this site?

After inserting the site url into "Exception Site List", you have to close and restart your browser.
 

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