(Note: Oracle frequently changes URL structures. The safest method is to go to Oracle’s main website → Products → Java → Java SE → Download → Java Archive.)
The installation takes less than 60 seconds on an SSD. Jre1.8.0-361 Download
Modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) dropped NPAPI support years ago. JRE 1.8.0_361 includes a plugin, but it will only work in Internet Explorer 11 or a custom Enterprise Mode setup. For web-based Java, consider switching to a standalone client or using a legacy browser VM. (Note: Oracle frequently changes URL structures