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Java Development Kit (64-bit)

Java JDK 8 Update 72 (64-bit)

  -  187.03 MB  -  Freeware
  • Latest Version

    Java JDK 23.0.1 (64-bit)

  • Operating System

    Windows Vista64 / Windows 7 64 / Windows 8 64 / Windows 10 64

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  • Author / Product

    Oracle / External Link

  • Filename

    jdk-8u72-windows-x64.exe

  • MD5 Checksum

    12d1497d63645ac59e8d2875f4a504b7

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What's new in this version:

Bug fixes:
"Apply" button is permanently disabled in JCP, after roaming profile option is changed:
- After the option "Store user settings in the roaming profile" located in "Java Control Panel -> Advanced -> Miscellaneous" is changed and applied by a click on "Apply" button in Java Control Panel (JCP), "Apply" button becomes permanently disabled and changes of any other options in JCP do not lead to enabling of "Apply" button.

Problem with REMOVEOUTOFDATEJRES Installer option documentation corrected:
- Missing documentation for the REMOVEOUTOFDATEJRES installer option was added to the Java Platform, Standard Edition Installation Guide