Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I know if I have Sun Microsystems or Microsoft Java software installed?

A: To determine if you are running the Microsoft VM, follow these steps:

  1. From the Start menu, click Run.

  2. In the Run dialog box, type: cmd. Click OK.

  3. At the command prompt, type: jview. Press the ENTER key.

  4. If you are not running the Microsoft VM, you receive the following error message:

    "'jview' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file."

    If you are running the Microsoft VM, you see the following screen:

To determine if you are running Sun Microsystems Java VM, follow these steps:

  1. From the Start menu, click Run.

  2. In the Run dialog box, type: cmd. Click OK.

  3. At the command prompt, type: java -version. Press ENTER.

  4. If you are not running Sun Microsystems Java VM, you receive the following error message:

    "'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file."

    If you are running Sun Microsystems Java VM, you see the following screen: