Java software is specific for the operating system and the architecture of the computer.
Java Versions are given below and the download links for the Windows Operating System are given below.
| Java | Version | Download links |
|---|---|---|
| Java 1 | 1.0 1.1 | |
Java 2 | 1.2 1.3 1.4 | |
| Java 5 | 1.5 | x86 x64 |
| Java 6 | 1.6 | x86 x64 |
| Java 7 | 1.7 | x86 x64 |
Note :If you are not aware of the architecture of your computer ,just press Windows+Pause keys and if it shows 64 bit Operating system,you have to go for x64 download link otherwise x86 download link.
Java 1.2,1.3,1.4 versions are considered as Java 2 because of very minor changes in the JDK Versions.
Installing Java:
Installation is nothing but clicking the next-next button.Once installation is over we have to set the Environment for the java platform.