Java Requirements


You may download Java 8 from USDA Software Center.

To access the Software Center on Windows 11, please click the Start button, type "Software Center" in the search bar, and select the "Software Center" option from the results. Then search for 'Java' at search field at top right area in Software Center, choose Java 8 latest version. Please contact CEC helpdesk if you have any Java 8 installation issue.


NOTE: For running Java 8 in ARIS system, uncheck "Use TLS 1.0 & 1.1", check "Use TLS 1.2" and uncheck "Use SSL 2.0 compatible ClientHello Format" in 1.8 Java Control Panel's "Advanced" tab > "Advanced Security Settings" section.
If you install/run Java 8 the first time, clear your Java cache as well. Please refer to : ARIS Java settings

Minimum system requirements and Java installed are:

Minimum Java (32/64 bits) 1.8.0_211+.

Supported browsers (32/64 bits): Edge, Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

Please refer to : How to Launch ARIS from Different Browsers for Users

** ARIS applications are supported on both 32 bit browsers with 32 bit Java & 64 bit browsers with 64 bit Java combinations.
** ARIS applications are supported only on full desktop/laptop installations and not supported on non-desktop clients such as mobile devices.