Java windows command

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I am trying to compile some java code on Windows 7 pc, I have installed java JDK and I am trying to use the javac command in cmd but I get output saying that

'javac' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

What do I have to do to enable compiler in cmd or is it possible to do in Windows?

Either add the path where your javac executable resides to your %PATH% environment or use the absolute path to javac for executing it. — Dominik Sandjaja
– Dominik Sandjaja, Commented Feb 15, 2013 at 12:54

anshulkatta · Accepted Answer · 2013-02-15 13:07:31Z

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1)Go to properties by right click on icon Computer , then navigate to Advanced System Settings.

2)Click Environment Variables.

3)Click on New , set Variable name as path and Variable path as the path of java jdk installation directory which could be something like this -

C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_23\bin;

where C:** is the drive where JDK is installed and **Program Files\java is the directory where it resides.

look out for semi-colon(;) at the last.

4)Click ok

5)Restart cmd and run javac , it should work now.

Look for Screenshots here for more help.

Regards

Anshul

answered Feb 15, 2013 at 13:07

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LegendaryLaggy Over a year ago

Why is this not added through installation of JDK?

anshulkatta Over a year ago

Did it work..?? , i dont know why it didnt happened , may be Oracle guys are lazy enough to code that , there was a time when JAVA used be under SUN , and it was shining , but now Oracle has ruined the rep of JAVA :/

LegendaryLaggy Over a year ago

Yes It worked and since this looks like be best answer I will accept it

anshulkatta Over a year ago

Thank You :) happy java coding !!

Obl Tobl · Accepted Answer · 2013-02-15 12:56:20Z

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you have to set a new system variable for your JAVA_HOME in windows.
See here for further information.

answered Feb 15, 2013 at 12:56

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kaysush · Accepted Answer · 2013-02-15 12:56:25Z

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Add the path to bin folder of JDK in your PATH variable. For instructions to set PATH variable follow this tutorial.

answered Feb 15, 2013 at 12:56

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Jens Hoffmann · Accepted Answer · 2013-02-15 13:00:05Z

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Your java directory is not on the path. Here are some helpful screenshots to show how to set it up: http://vietpad.sourceforge.net/javaonwindows.html

answered Feb 15, 2013 at 13:00

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