set JAVA_HOME=C:\Java\jre1.6.0_45 set PATH=%JAVA_HOME%\bin;%PATH% java -version java -jar YourLegacyApp.jar
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: The current long-term support version, which is free for personal use until September 16, 2026 Java 25 (LTS) set JAVA_HOME=C:\Java\jre1
If the Oracle archive is down, reputable mirror sites hold clean copies. set JAVA_HOME=C:\Java\jre1.6.0_45 set PATH=%JAVA_HOME%\bin
If you just need Java to run modern apps or games (like Minecraft), you should download the latest stable versions: Java 17 or 21 (LTS)