How can I find out my Java version?

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I am downloading and installing grails, and I need to set up some java system variables. How can I find out what my Java version is?

GustlyWind · Accepted Answer · 2010-03-04 04:41:33Z

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in command prompt type: java -version

answered Mar 4, 2010 at 4:41

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Jeff Walker · Accepted Answer · 2010-03-04 04:46:42Z

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Do you mean the version of java you are running? Then yes, java -version.

Do you mean the latest java that Sun has to offer? java.sun.com?

I'm not sure I get your question.

answered Mar 4, 2010 at 4:46

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honestly i dont know what i mean im sorry
– Alex Gordon
Mar 4, 2010 at 4:48
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Going by your user name, every_answer_gets_a_point, shouldn't you give Jeff an upvote ?
– gareth_bowles
Mar 4, 2010 at 4:53
yes i gave him an upvote, but two others gave him downs
– Alex Gordon
Mar 4, 2010 at 5:04
I'm pretty sure Downs is hereditary. As for Java, the newest available version is Java 6u18.
– Emyr
Mar 4, 2010 at 11:33

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