5 Simple Steps to Install Java Development Kit (5 Langkah Mudah Install JDK)

This time I will share about 5-simple-steps to install JDK (Java Development Kit).

1. Get a JDK-installer from this page.
2. Run the installer.
3. Just follow the instruction. Mostly you just have to click the “Next” button. (except if you want to configure the installation folder)
4. There will be some kind of notification when the installation process is done.
5. Set a new environment-variable, JAVA_HOME. (only for Windows)

To set a new environment-variable (only for Windows) :

1. Click “Start”
2. Find “My Computer” icon
3. Right-click on “My Computer”.
4. Click on “Properties” (welcome to Windows System Properties!)
5. Choose “Advance” tab.
6. Click “Environment Variables” button.
7. Click “New” to create a new system variable.
8. Insert “JAVA_HOME” as the variable name.
9. Insert your JDK bin-directory path as the variable value. Example : c:\program files\java\jdk1.5.0_06\bin
10. And on “Path” system variable, add your JDK bin-directory path. But before you cut-and-paste the directory-path, add a “;”-character. Example : c:\program files\rational\clearquest;c:\program files\java\jdk1.5.0_06\bin
11. Click “OK”.
12. Re-start your PC.

Make sure that your PC is already recognize the JDK by write “java (enter)” on your command prompt.

Windows System Properties

System Properties's wizard

Environment Variables's wizard

new system variable

Test on Command Prompt by writing "Java"

That’s it.

Have a nice day. Good luck!

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