Can't start database tells me need JRE

i have windows 8 on an HP notebook. Downloaded LibreOffice latest version as of 7/15/14. I try to start new database but it says I need Java Runtime JRE. I went to the Oracle website and downloaded two different JREs and I still get the message. Help!!

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