Need Help installing java - can you help me?

[Menre]

Hi Everyone,

I love Java as well as programming. I am very new to Java. I have a serious problem installing the programme as well as making it work with Textpad or Notepad on My Microsoft Windows PC at home.

At first, I downloaded the Java SE Development Kit 6 (also known as JDK™ 6). Then I install it. And downloaded the TextPad programme, which I installed too. But when I compile my my java code such as:


public class helpMe
{
public static void main(String[] args)
{
System.out.println("Hello World, here comes someone with a problem installing Java");
}
}


But I saved it as helpMe.java and tried to run it on Textpad but nothing happens.


I have also tried the tutorial on the page below, but nothing is working.
"Hello World!" for Microsoft Windows (The Java™ Tutorials > Getting Started > The "Hello World!" Application)

I get the message below when I try NotePad and run the command prompt

'javac' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file'

Then I follow the link below to do what they say, and still nothing works.
Lesson: Common Problems (and Their Solutions) (The Java™ Tutorials > Getting Started)

Does anyone have better suggestions for me on what to do to make java work for me on my PC please?

I will really appreciate your help.

Thanks,
Menre

[abhijitdas.cs@gmail.com]

hello, Menre
I have not used TextPad, but i know that it an text editor only like EditPlus2. Not Java IDE. So, you can not complie or run java program there only.

Next, as you mentioned
'javac' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file'
The above error message comes generally when the command typed in the console is not be recognized by the OS. Here, you have to set the PATH in the enviromental variable.

thanks
Abhijit

[ramapple]

I recommend installing JCreator from here:
JCreator — Java IDE It's an awesome program due to its user friendliness and has a sweet looking GUI. Give it a shot, and PM me if you have any problems getting it work work!

[CaptainMorgan]

Wish I saw this thread sooner... fyi, this thread has been moved to the proper forums. Menre, please read the FAQ before posting again. Thanks for understanding and your cooperation.

Welcome to the forums and I hope your problem finds a resolution soon.

[j2me64]

Here, you have to set the PATH in the enviromental variable.

you can easily test if your environmental variable PATH is set correctly by entering

java -version
javac -help

if the first command return the version and the second show a help page then everything is ok and you can compile and then run your app.