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Released under the older BCL license (more permissive).

Once installed, ensure your JAVA_HOME points to the new directory (e.g., C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_401 ) so your system recognizes the archived version. 💡 Why Use OpenJDK 8 Instead? java 8 archive download

Scroll to "Java SE 8" and choose the specific update (e.g., 8u401). Pick Your OS: Windows x64: Look for the .exe or .zip installer. macOS: Look for the .dmg file. Linux: Choose the .tar.gz or .rpm package. Released under the older BCL license (more permissive)