Java won't compile

Question

I have been getting an error when I try to compile my Java code. 'javac' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

My directory looks like this: Computer -> OS(C:) -> Program Files -> Java -> jdk1.8.0_60 -> Bin

When I type set path into CMD I get this: Path=file:///C:/Program%20Files/Java/jdk1.8.0_60/bin

Why isn't javac being recognized even after I have changed the path? 为什么即使更改路径也无法识别javac ？

C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Java\\jdk1.8.0_11\\bin;

Answer 1

Note that your java is in Program Files (x86) not Program Files .

You should set path like this,

set path=C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.8.0_11\bin
echo %path%

Moreover it will not set the path forever once you close the cmd the path you has set will just vanish . If you want to store the path in your system you should add your path to system 's environment variable. You may find this helpful for adding environment variable.

Answer 2

First of all check whether your system is 64-bit or 32-bit windows. If it is 32-bit you are doing fine but if it is 64-bit you need to download 64-bit version of jdk and when you install it the java bin should be available in program files not in program files(x86) then set the path from there.