Since upgrading to 14.5, I've been experiencing issues with Java applications in Docker - SIGSEGV. https://packages.ubuntu.com/focal-updates/openjdk-17-jdk-headless Answer from Defiant-Dig5361 on reddit.com
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Reddit
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r/MacOS on Reddit: Where to find java control in system settings
October 12, 2023 -

Hey guys do any one know about where the control panel java can be found in mac os Ventura. it is available in the older settings app (At that time it is called System preference). you can found a java icon in the older settings app. Now after update i can not find anywhere.

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Here's a solution that worked for me:

  1. Open a new finder window and navigate to /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/. There you will find a file named JavaAppletPlugin.plugin.
  2. Control + Click this file and choose Show Package Contents from the contextual menu.
  3. Inside the package, navigate to /Contents/Home/bin/.
  4. Double click the ControlPanel file to display the Java Control Panel. Change any settings as you wish and then save it.
  5. From now on, the panel will be available as always from “Apple” menu > System Preferences...

Note: if you don't find the JavaAppletPlugin.plugin file inside the /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/ folder, open the Terminal.app and create a symlink from the original:

sudo ln -s /System/Library/Java/Support/CoreDeploy.bundle/Contents/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin /Library/Internet\ Plug-Ins/JavaAppletPlugin.plugin

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They removed Java Control Panel in Java 11.

Open this release notes Removal of Java Deployment Technologies, it says

The Java Plugin and Java WebStart technologies that were deprecated in JDK 9 and marked as candidates for removal in JDK 10 have now been removed. Please note that the Java Control Panel, which was used for configuring the deployment technologies, has also been removed along with the shared system JRE (but not the server JRE) and the JRE Auto-Update mechanism. More details are available in this white paper.

Also, If you go through this web page, JDK 11 Is Released!

There is the last bullet point where it says

The deployment stack, required for Applets and Web Start Applications has been removed. This includes the Java Control Panel used for configuring the deployment technologies, the shared system JRE (but not the server JRE), and the JRE Auto-Update mechanism.

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Oracle
java.com › en › download › help › mac_controlpanel.html
Where is the Java Control Panel on my Mac?
The Control Panel allows you to find information about Java version and configure various settings to help you efficiently run Java on your Mac.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 255755015
Java Control Panel Location in Mac Sonoma… - Apple Community
I am trying to look for the Java Control Panel within Sonoma 14.6.1 on MacBook Pro.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 252798318
Java Control Panel - Apple Community
May 28, 2021 - When I search with spotlight i ... similar files. How can I fix? Spotlight search: Search in finder result: 2432 28 ... apparently Java doesn't provide anymore a Control Panel and to know which version of Java you are running you need to use the Terminal app:...
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Oracle
forums.oracle.com › ords › apexds › post › java-control-panel-is-unfindable-mac-9723
Java control panel is unfindable (Mac) - Oracle Forums
September 25, 2024 - I have a MacOS 13.5 (22G74) and I have successfully installed Java Oracle (JDK 23.pkg). But I cannot find the JRE: when I click on the apple on system preferences and search for “Java”, I find Java lo...
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 7997884
Where is the Java Control Panel in Sierra… - Apple Community
November 20, 2017 - Are you sure you've installed another version previously? Because Sierra doesn't include Java by default. ... I have exactly the same problem. And there is no control panel of Java neither in Preferences nor elsewhere.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 255222098
Java Control Panel missing in Sonoma - Apple Community
I'm running a recent version of ... about Java, contact Oracle, the maintainers of Java. Based on the following, the Java Control Panel was deprecated at Java 9 and removed at Java 11:...
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/macos › could someone help me understand what this java is for for my macbook? is it a necessary thing for a non tech guy?
r/MacOS on Reddit: Could someone help me understand what this Java is for for my MacBook? Is it a necessary thing for a non tech guy?
June 30, 2022 - In the early days of MacOS X there were a few more, but Apple has generally pushed native apps very hard on the platform. Java in the browser (Java applets) was a thing ages ago, back in the day when Safari and Mozilla used OS-specific plugins instead of extensions.
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Groups.io
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JanBask Training
janbasktraining.com › community › java › did-oracle-remove-the-java-control-panel-mac
Did Oracle remove the Java control panel Mac? | JanBask Training Community
October 10, 2022 - Please note that the Java Control Panel, which was used for configuring the deployment technologies, has also been removed along with the shared system JRE (but not the server JRE) and the JRE Auto Update mechanism ... Check out the answer karma4917 provided on Stack Overflow: MacOS Java Control Panel Missing on Mojave
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Stack Overflow
stackoverflow.com › questions › tagged › macos-sequoia
Newest 'macos-sequoia' Questions - Stack Overflow
December 9, 2024 - /usr/libexec/java_home -V shows Matching Java Virtual Machines (2): 23.0.2 (arm64) "Homebrew" - "OpenJDK 23.0.2" /opt/homebrew/Cellar/openjdk/23.0.2/libexec/openjdk.jdk/... ... I recently upgraded to Sequoia 15.4.1 on my Macbook, and now I'm running into an issue where even trivial c++ binaries get automatically killed by the operating system.
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MacRumors
forums.macrumors.com › macs › macos › older macos versions › macos monterey (12)
Java control panel errors after switching computers using Migration Assistant | MacRumors Forums
June 22, 2022 - I used Migration Assistant to move my Mac mini M1 to a Mac Studio. Since doing so, when I open the Java control panel and click the update button, it has an endless spinning circle. I'm assuming this became corrupt during the migration. Does anyone know of a way to repair this without...
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EDUCBA
educba.com › home › software development › software development tutorials › java tutorial › how to open java control panel
How to Open Java Control Panel - Windows and Mac
October 26, 2023 - Step 2: Type the command “Java-version” in the terminal. If Java is installed, the command will display the Java version, or we will get an error message. To access the Mac Operating system, we must go to macOS Monterey system settings.
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Macstrategy
macstrategy.com › article.php
MacStrategy | Article | Java (Security) For macOS / OS X / Mac OS X
Once Java is installed, you can ... by going to Apple menu > System Preferences > Java (this will open the Java Control Panel separately) > Advanced tab > scroll to the bottom and TICK "Suppress sponsor offers when installing or updating Java" > click "Apply" (see the picture ...
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Oracle
docs.oracle.com › javase › 8 › docs › technotes › guides › jweb › mac-faq.html
Mac FAQ
April 21, 2026 - To access the Java Control Panel, click the Java icon in the System Preferences panel.
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/macos › trouble installing java 8 on macbook with m4 chip (macos sequoia) + certisign support
r/MacOS on Reddit: Trouble Installing Java 8 on MacBook with M4 Chip (macOS Sequoia) + CertiSign Support
September 26, 2025 -

Hi everyone,

I'm having an issue and would really appreciate some help from the community.

I have a MacBook with the Apple M4 chip, running macOS Sequoia, and I need to install a digital certificate that depends on Java 8. The problem is that Java 8 doesn't officially support ARM (Apple Silicon), only x86/x64 architectures.

I tried installing Java 8 via Homebrew, and the installation completed successfully. When I run java --version, it shows that JDK 1.8 is installed. However, I'm not sure if it's actually working properly or if it's using some compatibility layer like Rosetta.

In addition, I also need to install the CertiSign Digital Certificate, which specifically requires Java 8 to be working correctly — and that’s where the second part of the problem begins.

Has anyone managed to get this working on macOS Sequoia with the M4 chip?
If anyone has a working guide or solution to install Java 8 and get CertiSign running properly, I’d be extremely grateful!

tks guys