• Create a temporary folder C:\mywork.  Using Notepad or another text editor, create a small Java file HelloWorld.java with the following text:
    public class HelloWorld
    {
      public static void main(String[] args)
      {
        System.out.println("Hello, World!");
      }
    }
    Save your file as HelloWorld.java in C:\mywork.  To make sure your file name is HeloWorld.java, (not HelloWorld.java.txt), first choose "Save as file type:" All files, then type in the file name HelloWorld.java.
  • Run Command Prompt (found under All Programs/Accessories in the Start menu).  Type
    C:\> cd \mywork
    This makes C:\mywork the current directory.
    C:\mywork> dir
    This displays the directory contents.  You should see HelloWorld.java among the files.
    C:\mywork> set path=%path%;C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_51\bin
    (use the JDK folder for the version installed on your system).  This tells the system where to find JDK programs.
    C:\mywork> javac HelloWorld.java
    This runs javac.exe, the compiler.  You should see nothing but the next system prompt...
    C:\mywork> dir
    javac has created the HelloWorld.class file.  You should see HelloWorld.java and HelloWorld.class among the files.
    C:\mywork> java HelloWorld
    This runs the Java interpreter.  You should see the program output:
    Hello, World!
    If the system cannot find javac, check the set path command.  If ja

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