Overview
This guide covers how to check if Java is installed correctly on your system. If you’re running into issues enabling Lister Connect after following our Troubleshooting Lister Connect Errors guide, this article will guide you through how to check your Java version to see if it needs to be installed or updated.
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How to Check Java in Windows
Open the Windows Start menu in the bottom-left corner
Type cmd in the search bar
Click on Command Prompt once it appears in the search results
A new window with the command prompt should appear. In it, type the command
java -versionand hit Enter on your keyboardThe output should display the Java version installed on your Windows system
Note: This should say OpenJDK version 11.x
How to Check Java in Mac OS
Open the launchpad
Type terminal in the search bar
Open the terminal by clicking on the icon in the search results
A new window with the terminal should appear on your desktop. In it, type the command
java -versionand hit Enter on your keyboardThe output should display the Java version installed on your Mac system
Note: This should say OpenJDK version 11.x
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