

In the Temporary Internet Files panel, click Settings. To determine the location of this directory, go to the Java Control Panel (from the Windows Control Panel).

Java SE uses the directory %APPDATA% to store temporary files. For instance, the installed image for the JDK could be installed to a non-Windows drive with a custom installation. However, it is possible to install the installed image on any drive. The installed image will, by default, be installed on the Windows drive - the drive where the Windows operating system is installed (sometimes called the system drive).

The directory Program Files\Common Files\Java\Java Update, or Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Java\Java Update on 64-bit operating systems, contains Java Update, which enables you to keep your computer up-to-date automatically with the latest JRE releases. For the JDK, you are given the option of installing the following features:įor the JDK, the installed image consists of all the files installed under the directory jdk1.8.0 for the JRE, it consists of all files installed under the directory jre1.8.0.
