Unable to install Java

I've attempted to install Java on my iMac running Catalina 10.5.3. After downloading the Java installer from Oracle, I double click on the installer and I get a message the Java 8 'can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious content'. How then can I download Java with this in place? Nothing on Apple Support flags this Java issue.

Posted on May 15, 2020 1:47 PM

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BDAqua

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May 15, 2020 1:58 PM in response to Melahn52

Find it again, Right Click on it & choose Open, then accept.

BDAqua

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May 17, 2020 11:43 AM in response to Melahn52

Any luck yet?

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