Java JRE 64-bit download for Windows?

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Java JRE 64-bit download for Windows?

I'm working on a web site project with a Java component and am currently testing for cross-browser compatibility. Most is fine but the Java part won't load on 64-bit browsers. Looks like I need a 64-bit JRE to test. Where does one download the (off-line) 64-bit Java runtime installer for Windows?

The official download page is here: http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

Unless I'm blind, nothing 64-bit there for Windows except a link to notes. Said notes are here: http://www.java.com/en/download/faq/java_win64bit.xml#Java%20for%2064-bit

Particularly relevant excerpt:

"Users should download 64-bit Java software, if they are running 64-bit IE. For downloading 64-bit Java click 64-bit manual download"

The only off-line installer, as far as I can tell, has only installed the 32-bit runtime. Then we're back at square one! Am I missing something or going nuts?

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Might this be the download you are looking for?

AdrianoKF 2010-01-10 22:16:58

Too easy, thankyou!Why they don't just link to that on the download page is a mystery to me.

FerretallicA 2010-01-10 22:22:03

I found it via http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp -> JRE Download. There you can select Windows x64 from the dropdown list of platforms :)

AdrianoKF 2010-01-10 22:24:31

Doesn't it suck when they hide Windows installers in plain view with the rest of them? :-)

Stephen C 2010-01-10 22:58:12

If by "plain view" you mean "This is the download page with all the manual downloads - oh hey we actually have another download page with more versions but we won't mention that here" then yes, I agree. Or if you mean "Click this link to download the x64 version - oh hey we're going to send you to that page which doesn't have an x64 version but you can work out how to find it anyway for yourself" I also agree.

FerretallicA 2010-01-10 23:15:13

+1 A:

You can also just search on sites like Tucows and CNET, they have it there too.

2010-01-12 08:41:52

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