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I installed JDK 8, when I type in cmd java -version I get 1.8, the browser when run my applet which needs Java 1.8, it says the JRE 1.8 is not available, run this using the latest JDK.

When I check the plugin in browser all point to JRE 7, Chrome and IE. In Java Control Panel I see JDK 8 listed.

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  • have a look here [link](http://stackoverflow.com/questions/71254/force-internet-explorer-to-use-a-specific-java-runtime-environment-install) – deanosaur Mar 27 '14 at 18:30
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    A **JDK** often does not provide a JVM intended to be used as a browser plug-in. Install ***JRE* 8** and report back. – Andrew Thompson Mar 28 '14 at 06:31
  • JRE is bundled with JDK. Thanks for the correction. – user884424 Mar 28 '14 at 07:09
  • JDK *used* to be bundled with the Java plugin, because installing the JDK also installs a JRE. Its right there in the installation options "Public JRE". – Kent Fredric Apr 26 '14 at 06:32

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I think the likely explanation is that you've installed a 64bit JRE/JDK, but you still have 32bit browsers.

So the browsers just aren't seeing and are unable to use the 64bit plugin.

I had the same issue, and I installed the x86 JDK as well, and subsequently the Java plugin is listed.

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