Testing for Java

For every browser except Internet Explorer, Java is needed for search to function.

• If you are not sure if Java is installed on your computer, visit the official Java Test Page.
• If you are on a Macintosh running Mac OS 10.7 "Lion" or newer, just visiting the test page above may automatically start the Java install. If it doesn't see "Installing Java (Macintosh)" below.

Installing Java (All non-Macintosh systems)

1. Download the version of Java for your operating system at http://java.com/download/
2. Follow the instructions linked from the same page to install Java on your system.
3. You may need to restart your computer or relaunch your web browser for Java to be recognized (this includes UNIX/Linux workstations).

Installing Java (Macintosh)

Mac OS 10.6 "Snow Leopard" and older

The recommended method for installing Java is via Mac OS X's built-in Software Update feature. This ensures you have the most up-to-date, secure version of Java from Apple.

1. Click the Apple menu and select Software Update...
   
2. In the Sofware Update window, install all Java-related updates as well as all Security Update patches, which may contain the latest Java fixes.

You may need to restart your Mac if prompted.

Mac OS 10.7 "Lion" and newer

Starting in 2011, Apple stopped bundling Java with the operating system. To download and install Java:

• Go to your Applications folder. Open the Utilities folder and double-click Java Preferences.
• If Java is not installed, you will receive the following message:
  To open "Java Preferences," you need a Java runtime. Would you like to install one now?
• Click Install and accept the license agreement. The Java runtime will be downloaded and installed.