java path is not set when add path field in environment variables

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I am new to java programming language. First i download the sdk and install it in to my pc. Then i add a new environment variable like this

  path C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_29\bin

After creating this i entered javac in my cmd prompt. But i didn't get any thing.

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

i am look in to some tutorials they said this way for setting path. if any one know about this please help me.

you need not create a new "Path " variable..add the location of JDK\bin to existing Path variable under System variables.. Restart cmd prompt and type javac (PS: ";" is the seperator used. — TheLostMind
– TheLostMind, Commented Jan 10, 2014 at 11:16
Once you set the path, your computer need to be restarted to reflect those changes.Did you do that ? — Radhamani Muthusamy
– Radhamani Muthusamy, Commented Jan 10, 2014 at 11:21
@RadhamaniMuthusamy - No.. Computer should not be restarted.. restart only the cmd prompt.. — TheLostMind
– TheLostMind, Commented Jan 10, 2014 at 11:21
To set an environment variable in a command window you use the set command. For example set path="C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_29\bin". The quotes are important because of the space in the directory name Program Files. However, as others have suggested, it's better to modify the system's path environment variable. — Nick Holt
– Nick Holt, Commented Jan 10, 2014 at 11:21
yes. i didn't restart the cmd prompt. After restart this working perfect. thanks — deepu sankar
– deepu sankar, Commented Jan 10, 2014 at 11:23

Amaan Memon · Accepted Answer · 2015-06-09 09:42:48Z

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Right click My Computer -> Advance Options -> Environment Varibles -> Under User Variables
Click New
Under Variable name type JAVA_HOME
Under Variable value type C:\Program Files\Java\jdk (without bin)
Click OK
Again Click New
Under Variable name type PATH
Under Variable value type %JAVA_HOME%\bin
Click OK

answered Jun 9, 2015 at 9:42

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Kamlesh Meghwal · Accepted Answer · 2014-01-10 11:31:54Z

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1. Right click My Computer->Advence Option->Environment Varibles->SystemVariables 
2. variable : Path->Edit
3. Copy your jdk bin directory i.e. C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_29\bin
4. Paste it after putting a semi-colon(;) in value section

To test it..Open cmd with administrator and type java -version

edited Jan 10, 2014 at 11:31

answered Jan 10, 2014 at 11:24

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Nitesh Tiwari · Accepted Answer · 2014-01-10 11:20:12Z

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Follow this Step for Windows for Permanent Path setup:

    1) My Computer Properties

    2) Advanced Option

    3) Environment Variable

    4) New tab

    5) Name= Path

    6) Value = C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_29\bin 

    7) Ok

EDIT

See that you are into c:\Windows\System32 and your admin That's IT now type javac and its DONE

answered Jan 10, 2014 at 11:20

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Ashish · Accepted Answer · 2014-01-10 11:21:16Z

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Assuming your jdk is installed in c:\Program Files\java\jdk directory

EDIT "Path" system variable which would be --> C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32

To --> C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32;c:\Program Files\java\jdk\bin

answered Jan 10, 2014 at 11:21

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