Windows 10: Trying to make Java work on Windows 10

I'm trying to make Java work on windows 10 so that I can open and install programs such as Optifine and XMage. I have installed the 64 bit, (as that is what my computer is) however I can't make the files open with java, or be executable. I can provide further system details if needed, but I have been working the last 3 hours trying to figure this out.

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how to install java on windows 10

whenever i try to install java on my system having windows 10 ......it ask for making changes and after clicking yes it does not show anything because of which iam unable to install java......please help me regarding this issue

 

Compatibility of Java 8?

Am trying to use familysearch.org indexing program, I need java for it to work. It refuses. Am using windows 10, and Java 8.

Windows problem helper agreed that these programs are incompatible. Have removed and replaced both programs, reset java program options, restarted pc numerous times. Now out of inspiration.

 

Looking up both of those software titles....I see nowhere, where it says it needs java. Java, AFAIK is still an outdated and highly susceptible to exploits flash player for a browser.

 

First, go here:
Verify Java Version
and verify java is installed and working.

I.e. separate the issues of java and optifine. If that test is ok, Java should be ok. The problem is then how you handle your applications.


Optifine is (apparently) distributed as a .jar file.
It does not appear straightforward. See below.

This: (which I found by searching for 'optifine java install') may give you another approach:
How to Install the OptiFine Mod for Minecraft: 15 Steps

Once resolved, decide if you actually need Java installed.