Java is a popular programming language and platform developed by Oracle Corporation. It was initially released in 1996 as part of Sun Microsystems' 'HotSpot' project under the name 'Oak.' Since then, Java has become one of the most widely used languages for developing applications due to its features like object-oriented design, dynamic typing, strong security measures such as sandboxing, and cross-platform compatibility through the use of bytecode.

This article will focus on how to download and install Oracle's latest version of Java 1.7.0_25 (also known as JDK or Development Kit) for Windows operating systems without an internet connection using offline installation methods.

Why Offline Installation?

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While most users prefer online installations due to their ease-of-use, there are situations where a stable Internet connection is not available or reliable:

* During travel or remote work sessions

* When network restrictions prevent access to official download servers

System Requirements:

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Before proceeding with the installation process, ensure that your system meets these minimum requirements:

1. Windows XP SP3 (32-bit) or later versions (Windows Vista and above recommended)

2. Minimum free disk space: 12 GB available on a single drive

3. Java Runtime Environment (JRE) v8u25 or higher installed

Step-by-Step Installation Instructions:

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### Step 1: Download the JDK from Oracle's Website

1. Open your web browser and navigate to 'http://www.oracle.com/java/'(http://www oracle com java).

2 Click on 'Java Downloads' in the top navigation bar.

3 Select your operating system (Windows) from the drop-down menu under 'Free Java Download.'

4 Choose either 32-bit or 64-bit depending upon whether you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows respectively.

### Step 5: Extract and Install Oracle JDK

1 Double-click on the downloaded .exe file to begin extraction. Follow all prompts until prompted with an 'Extract Java' dialog box.

2 Select a desired installation location (e.g., C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1_7_0_25) and click Next >>

3 Click Finish when asked if you want to install or cancel the process altogether.

After following these steps, Oracle JDK 1.7.0_25 should be successfully installed on your local machine without requiring an active Internet connection during setup.

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