What are the steps to set Java home on Windows

Question

I am a beginner in Java. And I am not able to set the path for JAVA_HOME. Please help!

Answer 1

To set java_home on windows follow the below steps:

1. Right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties.

2. Now click the Advanced tab, then click the Environment Variables button.

3. Then under System Variables, click New.

4. Now enter the variable name as JAVA_HOME.

5. Enter the variable value as the installation path for the Java Development Kit.

6. Click OK.

7. Click Apply Changes

Answer 2

In cmd:

set JAVA_HOME="C:\\....\java\jdk1.x.y_zz"

echo %JAVA_HOME%

set PATH=%PATH%;%JAVA_HOME%\bin

echo %PATH%

Answer 3

Set Java Home

JAVA_HOME = C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0 [Location of your JDK Installation Directory]

Once you have the JDK installation path:

- Right-click the My Computer icon on
- Select Properties.
- Click the Advanced system setting tab on left side of your screen
- Advance Popup is open.
- Click on Environment Variables button.