Java used to be a requirement for almost every PC, as so many applications, games, and pieces of software required it in order to run.

These days however, things are different, and Java isn’t quite as popular as it used to be.

So, this can lead you to wonder – is Java still even needed anymore, particularly if you’re running Windows 10 or 11? Or, can you get by just fine without keeping it installed?

In this article, I’ll cover everything that you need to know.