PATH variable

[xpoferens]

Hi,

I am new to Java. I went on oracle.com to get my Java JDK and everything, and then read the installation guide http://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs...ex.htmlhttp://
I followed the instructions, adding the PATH variable value which looked something like this: C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_04\bin

So Now I write a simple helloworld.java program, and when i try to compile it i get this message:

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

this doesnt happen when I go to the above bin folder in cmd, but I'm not allowed to save .java files in there for some reason...

What am I supposed to do if javac only works where it comes from and i'm supposed to have my .java's elsewhere??

Can someone help please?? http://www.java-forums.org/images/sm...ype/(nerd).gif

[JosAH]

Your PATH isn't set correctly; check each and every character and pay special attention for space characters (e.g. before the part "C:").

kind regards,

Jos

[xpoferens]

Your PATH isn't set correctly; check each and every character and pay special attention for space characters (e.g. before the part "C:").

kind regards,

Jos

Yep, somehow it didnt save when I put it in there.. careless on my part.. I thought it was a way bigger problem but it couldn't have been easier to fix =D