Windows 10: The registry refers to a nonexistent Java Runtime Environment installation or the Runtime...

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If previously you were able to open applications without issues on your Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC, but then out of the blue when you try to open certain apps you get the error message prompt The registry refers to a nonexistent Java Runtime Environment installation or the Runtime is corrupted. This post identifies […]

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Can I get Java Runtime Environment to work on my Nokia 822.

 

Is Java Runtime Environment A Dangerous Install?

It's safe to use, if you keep it updated! ....download the latest Windows Offline Installation and save it to your desktop. jre-8u271-windows-x64

Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.

• Go to Start > Control Panel click on Settings-> Apps-> Programs and Features, then Add/Remove programs and remove all older versions of Java.
• Check any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
• Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
• Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java versions.
• Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.

Then from your desktop, double-click on the offline installation to install the newest version.

 

Is Java Runtime Environment A Dangerous Install?

Java is no longer in fashion because of .NET which is part of OS.

Both Java and .NET are same thing in that they're both managed run time environments.

The only reason why you would need Java is if you need to install some program that depends on Java runtime.
Otherwise Java is safe software but no longer popular since most new managed software runs on .NET.