Procedure to Set JAVA ClassPath Permanently in Windows 7

If you are the Java Programmer, you should know how to set Java ClassPath Permanently either in Windows XP or in Windows 7. This tutorial is all about setting Java path using Environment Variable. It means that Operating system doesn’t know where the Java is actually installed. For that reason it is mandatory to set Java ClassPath in order to tell the installation route of Java Software to OS. This entire procedure to set Java ClassPath involves few steps which was very easy and simple. As Java language is more secure it was extensively used in many web applications etc.

How to Set JAVA Path in Windows 7

If you are the starter to Java then it is must to know the two methods of setting Java ClassPath. One works temporarily and another method is permanent. If you are acquainted with typing path manually then move on a bit forward and set Java Class Path Permanently with few steps. To get it done user should download Java Development Kit shortly called as JDK from Oracle website. After downloading the package install it on anyone of the drive carefully. It is recommended to install Java in C drive because it is easy to access by any user. If you need privacy, then change the drive to any as you require. Follow the simple points to Set ClassPath JAVA.

Temporary path meaning that user should set the path when ever he/she executing the program. If you failed to adjust the Java Path then it returns an error “‘javac’ is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.” If you are facing the same issue the type the following command in Command Prompt (CMD).

set PATH=C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.5.0_10\bin;

Now come on to next method which is permanent. If you manage to set Java Class Path once, it is not necessary to do the same task when you logon the system again. Lets learn on How to set Java ClassPath Permanently in Windows 7.

1. On desktop, Right click “My Computer” then select “Properties”.

2. On the left side bar, find “Advanced system settings”

3. Now navigate to “Advanced” tab then select “Environment Variables…”

4. Here you will find two settings 1.Variables for User – Restricted to particular user 2. System Variables – can be accessed by any System user.
5. Now select “New” then write Variable Name as “PATH” (without quotes) and Variable Value as C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.5.0_10\bin; [It can differ].

6. Conform this by hitting “Ok”. Close all the dialogue boxes then run the program from CMD and enjoy Programming.

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