As you may be aware, Java programs are run through Command Prompt. Now, many of us are not very sure of how this functions. In the following lines we would discuss about setting path and running Java programs in Windows like Win XP, Win 7 and Win 8.
Please mind it that for running Java program, we have to set Java source path directory in the computer's environment system variables. To cut the matter short, please look at the procedures laid down here as also view the relevant video tutorial for better understanding of the subject under reference.
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Procedure Set Path And Run Java Programs In Windows 7 & Windows 8 Using Cmd
- Download Java JDK zip and extract it. Copy it and paste in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\" folder of your computer system.
- Go to Local Disk D or E and create a directory (Folder) Ex: Techies Net
- Write all the java programs in the folder created with .java as an extension.
- Always remember to save the program with same name as that of class name which include the main function block.
- To set path of java follow the navigation: MyComputer Properties → Advanced Setting → Environment Variables → click edit path in sytem variables. There at the end of the path add this - ;C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.6.0_20\bin
- Later open command prompt using Run and type the following code to execute java program:
C:\Users\Shoeb Ahmad>d:
D:\>cd Techies Net
D:\Techies Net>javac cyberfreewishes.java //Compile Command
D:\Techies Net>java cyberfreewishes //Run Command
Welcome To The Techies Net Website //Output
Note: Program Files (x86) is only for Win 7 or 8. For Windows XP, it is just Program Files.
