Some programs still need the Java platform to run correctly. Now, if you have a version installed on your computer, then you might want to find out which version it is so that you can check if it is still up to date and secure.
So, if you want to know how to find out the installed Java version in Windows 11, then you can do it easily and you can do it with the help of a command. And it works like this:
To find out your installed Windows 11 Java version
1. Press the Windows + X keys to open the power user menu
2. Then navigate to "i" to open the terminal.
3. Type "java -version" in the terminal and press Enter.
Your Java version will be displayed in the terminal directly below your command.
You now know the procedure to determine the installed Java version in Windows 11.
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