Setting Java Path

Seems like many are having troubles with setting the Java path in Windows. So thought of writing some tips regarding the common issues the students came across.

• To see if JDK is installed, type 'java' in command prompt and enter.

If it is installed you will get a message like above. If not try installing the JDK. Or if you are sure it is already installed try setting the path (see below).

• Use 'javac' command to see if the path is set.

It will display like above if the path is set. Otherwise it will say something like:

In that sort f a situation you need to set the path. Setting path means you are locating the java compiler to compile java programs.

• Setting the Path

In cmd type the path for the bin folder of jdk you installed as below:

► It is highly recommended to use the tab key to generate the path than type it manually to avoid spelling mistakes.

► Make sure you do not keep spaces before or after the '=' sign

► Try 'javac' command again to confirm that you set the path correctly.

► A path may exist only for that particular command prompt. Once you open a new cmd you will have to set the path again.

► To avoid setting the java path again and again you can create an environment variable for the path. (Will explain later..)