Do Not Upgrade your Java to Java 7!

[Saracalia]

I thought I might let everyone know this, because Minecraft does not work with Java 7! (Well, while trying to play Multiplayer) I decided to read this topic on World of Minecraft and it seems to be that you can't connect to any servers on Minecraft Classic.

If you have Java 7, uninstall Java 7 and install the latest Java 6 update. I will post the links below. If you install Java 6 along with Java 7, Trying to connect to the servers will still not work, you must uninstall Java 7

Here is the links for the latest Java 6 update download
Java 6 Update 34

Running Linux Ubuntu?
If you're running Linux, it is easier to go to your software centre and searching for Java. Make sure that you click and install OpenJDK Java Runtime 6

I am not too sure about any other versions of Linux.

[Skloosh]

it works fine for me :I

[Reichtmueller]

it works fine for me :I

Same, maybe we are special?

[Juwayyid]

I had no prior version of java on my computer, so i installed 7 and it runs minecraft fine.

At first, things would glitch and freeze when i tried to use the shaders mod, but when i removed it everything ran smooth.  no problems for me.

[Saracalia]

I should just post for now, there aren't much problems with Java 7 to Minecraft Retail, but there is still a few problems with Java 7 to Minecraft Retail, but it does effect more with Minecraft Classic

[MRocks21]

thank you so much ender! i didn't notice your post down here.

[MRocks21]

Windows x86 Kernel (32-bit)   0.87 MB     jre-6u32-windows-i586-iftw-k.exe
Windows x86 Online (32-bit)   0.87 MB     jre-6u32-windows-i586-iftw.exe
Windows x86 Offline (32-bit)   16.2 MB     jre-6u32-windows-i586.exe
Windows x64 (64-bit)   16.41 MB     jre-6u32-windows-x64.exe

What do i choose? does it matter? (i'm going to use online use but which one should i use according to my computer?0

[Skitty]

its based on your os. if its 64 or 32(86). i also have java 7 and it works fine as well.

[Dwerg]

I'm using Java 7 update 4 on x64 and it works perfectly, I can stay connected for many hours without any problem at all, and it's very stable. I have also set Minecraft to use half my RAM (8GB), because it eats RAM like the cookie monster eats cookies. I have not had any trouble on classic either, it's very stable there too.

I would recommend using Java 7 (32 or 64 bit depending on OS), especially if you already have trouble with Java 6. If it doesn't work or makes it worse just uninstall.
Follow these instructions if you are unsure if you have 32 or 64-bit: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827218

For 32-bit choose: Windows x86 Online (32-bit)  (Offline version works just as good)
For 64-bit choose: Windows x64 (64-bit)
Link to Java 7: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre-7u4-download-1591157.html
(Recommended by the creators of Technic Pack)

[Cameryn11CC]

WWHHAATT? Shit... but it still wrks...4 me...