which java to install on client machine

Question

I am confused about installing java to run java applications on client pc.
I developed a Java application. I need to deploy it on a Windows XP Embedded client machine. There is no java installed on the client side. I verified that by typing "java" in command prompt of the client pc. So i realised that i need to install java. But which version?

I am a .NET developer and I am a beginner to Java world. I never deploy my Java application on client machines so i am alittle bit confused.

Can you show me the way of installing right JDK/JRE/Java/etc. version on Windows XP Embedded?

I prefer offline installation and light versions because my client machine is a mini industrial pc which has no internet access and very limited storage(1 GB).

Answer 1

Instal JRE instead of JDK which are generally larger in size. If you care for space install any older JRE verision which would help you in minimizing the storage space. Or else you can install latest [JRE 1.8] http://filehippo.com/en/download_jre_32/changelog/ Will take around 44 MB.Do look for your windows bit architecture if it is 32 bit or 64.

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