I am brand new to Java and am having trouble. Help!

[injustpotato]

So I am following this guide here:

"Hello World!" for Microsoft Windows (The Java™ Tutorials > Getting Started > The "Hello World!" Application)

I am using Notepad++ to edit, and I saved it as HelloWorldApp.java. When I tried to compile it in the command prompt, it displayed that 'javac' could not be found. I updated the PATH to where the JDK bin is using this as a guide:

JDK Installation for Microsoft Windows

Now when I type >javac HelloWorldApp.java nothing happens.

I have never used Java this way, so I have no idea what to do. Help!

[subzero1012]

It may mean that your code has compiled finely and that a .class file has been created. Check the directory where your HelloWorldApp.java file is located and see if a HelloWorldApp.class file has been created.

[JosAH]

Type "dir" and check if the compiler has produced a "HelloWorldApp.class" file. If so, you can run it with the java.exe virtual machine: "java HelloWorldApp".

kind regards,

Jos

[java4amanda]

simple dear

install java.

go to java >> jdk1.5 or your installed version folder >> bin directory

copy the path of the bin director.

right click on my computer >> select properties >> click advanced tab >> press environmental variables button >> under system variable check if any variable named path is defined or not. if not click new button, enter variable name as path and paste the url of ur jdk bin path under variable value field. now press ok buttons followed by apply and ok button. restart ur system and go to run type cmd and then in the command prompt type javac to check

[JosAH]

simple dear

That's not it because the OP wrote:

Now when I type >javac HelloWorldApp.java nothing happens.

It implies that javac.exe is installed and the command line interpreter was able to find it.

kind regards,

Jos

[injustpotato]

Does it make a difference if my jdk is installed to Program Files x86 instead of Program Files?

Also, it's giving me loads of errors.

Edit: It compiles, but it doesn't run.

[DarrylBurke]

Also, it's giving me loads of errors.

Edit: It compiles, but it doesn't run.

When seeking help with an error, post the entire error text/stack trace. Just saying 'loads of errors' doesn't help. Just as 'doesn't run' is equally uninformative.

The details are important if you want to get help on a programming forum.

db

[injustpotato]

When seeking help with an error, post the entire error text/stack trace. Just saying 'loads of errors' doesn't help. Just as 'doesn't run' is equally uninformative.

The details are important if you want to get help on a programming forum.

db

I get this:

[sunde887]

I love that you are using a simple text editor. What does your code look like? When you typed

javac HelloWorld.java

you got the above error?

[DarrylBurke]

Your JRE is an older version than your JDK. Update the JRE.

db