Running java.exe from Windows cmd.exe

Question

I want to run java -jar from the JDK directory on my system:

D:\Users\djpastis\Downloads\fmw_12.2.1.4.0_wls_Disk1_1of1>C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_162\bin\java

but I have this error, even the path is OK

'C:\Program' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

Answer 1

Paths containing special characters, such as a SPACE, must be quoted. Microsoft put a SPACE characters in there for you. :-) The only reliable, safe way is to always quote paths.

"%ProgramFiles%\Java\jdk1.8.0_162\bin\java.exe"