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 Java Versions

About Java versions

Using the latest Java versions with some systems can result in the following error message "J-Initiator version too low."

Here are some tips to help you get the best out of Java on your on PC or MAC.

Using Java 1.7

How to prevent the error "J-Initiator version too low." from happening.

Windows

Mac OSX

Checking your Java version

If you are having issues using Java, it is always useful to know which version you are using.

Windows

Mac OSX

Java Apps

CiCS maintains a number of web services written in Java. We refer to these as the Java apps.

See the full list of University Java applications

Removing Java 1.7

If you need to run a different version of Java, you will need first to remove the current one.

Windows

Mac OSX

Disable Java updates

If you wish  control when your Java updated you will need to diable the automatic updates.

Windows

Mac OSX

Download Java 1.6

If you require an older version of Java, you can get it from here.       

Java 1.6 - Windows

Java 1.6 - Mac OSX