Open Office And Java

[-SharonA-]

Can someone recommend a free java link as I have downloaded Open Office and it's telling me I need java.
Thanks.

[Buenchico]

See "Where can I get Java, here:
https://www.openoffice.org/download/common/java.html
(NB: Assuming that you're using a Windows machine, make sure that you install a 32-bit version of JRE, even if you've got a 64-bit version of Windows on your machine).

[TonyV]

Have a look here

https://www.java.com/download/

But my open office runs on windows with no problems

[Jackdaw33]

So does mine.

[kvalidir]

...and mine :) x

[Buenchico]

Like Tony, I've never had any problems running OpenOffice on a Windows machine. The 'Windows Online' link here looks like it might be the one you need though:
https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

[-SharonA-]

Thanks Chris. Downloaded and open office works a dream.
Guess I m one of the unlucky ones but I had to get java.
Thanks again.

[Guilbert53]

Seems you only need Java for some of the advanced function.

https://www.openoffice.org/download/common/java.html

There has been a lot of security issues around Java in the last few years and I would UNINSTALL it now.

Unless you plan to use some of the advanced function in Open Office you dont need Java.

[-SharonA-]

Guilbert, your post put the fear of god into me and I have uninstalled java. And guess what? open office still works. I guess I got panicked when downloading open office with all the java messages. Thanks for the heads up!

[Jackdaw33]

I don't know whether I have Java installed or not, and I have no intention of finding out. All I can say is that Open Office is the best thing since sliced bread and it's FREE.

[-SharonA-]

True Jack, I cannot believe the prices for downloading Microsoft's office. Another greedy corporation.