Description

Java is necessary to run GenRocket Runtime on your computer for generating test data. Your computers must have, at minimum, Java 8 installed to run GenRocket Runtime. GenRocket does not support the following versions of Java:

Java 1.8 u20

This article will show how to install Java SE Development Kit (JDK ) version 8u211 on a Windows Computer. The steps are similar when installing Java Runtime Environment (JRE).

Note: These steps will be identical for any version of Java; however, in older versions, the wizard will appear in red rather than blue.

Note: If you are unsure if Java is installed or need to know the current version, you can view this article: How to Check your Java Version.

Step 1 - Download the Java Install File to Your Computer

A supported version of Java will need to be downloaded to your computer before it can be installed. Please refer to the Oracle website or another provider to download a supported version.

Note: To see a list of supported Java Versions, you can click here.

Step 2 - Install Java on your Computer

Double click on the Java install file within your Downloads folder.

Click Next in the Installation Wizard to continue.

Here, you can choose optional features to include within the installation or change the default installation directory.
Click Next to continue.

Note: Click the Change button to change the install path.
Click Next again to begin the installation.