# Java Version on GW "Status" Page

**URL:** <https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-version-on-gw-status-page/14241>\
**Category:** Ignition\
**Created:** [May 9, 2017, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-version-on-gw-status-page/14241 "2017-05-09T15:35:28Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Keith.Britton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f05b48/32.png) [@Keith.Britton](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Keith.Britton)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2017, 3:35pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-version-on-gw-status-page/14241/1 "2017-05-09T15:35:28Z")

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After I log in as admin, I’ve noticed the Java version displayed on the “Status” page is showing up as the original version (1.8.0\_121-b13) that was installed on the gateway when we finally upgraded from Ignition 7.6 → 7.9. Unfortunately, that machine (and all clients) are running Java v131.

Since Java 1.8 I’ve had to recreate shortcuts; I presume it’s because each upgrade creates a new folder – is this the deal with what is showing on the “Status” page? Maybe it’s still tied to the original Java 121 folder and doesn’t see the newest? Just a guess. Maybe there’s a gateway variable I could play with?

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**Author:** ![paul-griffith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/paul-griffith/32/37249_2.png) [@paul-griffith](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/paul-griffith)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2017, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/java-version-on-gw-status-page/14241/2 "2017-05-09T17:27:57Z")

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Look for the `wrapper.java.command` line in the ignition.conf; this should be in `Program Files/Inductive Automation/Ignition/data`. This is most likely pointing to whatever Java installation was detected when 7.9 was first installed.

Note that changing any settings in ignition.conf will require a gateway restart.

For an additional reference, [here’s](https://docs.inductiveautomation.com/display/DOC79/Changing+Gateway+Java+Version) the relevant page in the user manual.