How can I compile and execute the Java program in a non-C drive (D or E)?

[tyang]

How can I compile and execute the Java program in a non-C drive (D or E)?

(Now, I have to save all Java programs in C drive. However, all my important stuff are in other drives.)

Many thanks!

[[RaIdEn]]

what do you mean. If i understood it correct

Just cut and paste it from C drive to other drive , It shldnt be a problem at compiling as

compilation and execution of java programs will be based on the Class Path.

[FlyNn]

If you try to run your java code through cmd, locate to the folder where the file is stored using "cd" option. Do you get any error messages?

[pbrockway2]

Now, I have to save all Java programs in C drive.

Why do you have to do this?

You haven't said what you are doing (to run programs located on other drives) or what happens when you do that: to put it bluntly, you haven't said what your problem is.

[[RaIdEn]]

If you try to run your java code through cmd, locate to the folder where the file is stored using "cd" option. Do you get any error messages?

if you want to compile it through cmd. Location is a not a factor for the failure of compilation provided your path is correct and java is installed(of course).

1---go to the location of the java source code

2--- javac nameoffile.java

3--- java nameoffile

[tyang]

Thank you all!
My problem is that I am running Java on MS-DOS. Through MS-DOS, I cannot even change to D drive by typing cd D: because everything must be done on C drive!

[[RaIdEn]]

in msdos you cant change the drive with cd D:

instead do this

cd D:\

[tyang]

Hi RaIdEn,
It does not work. I have tried.

Thanks for your help!

[pbrockway2]

Does the d: drive exist? If so use

D:\

The cd command is different: it changes the current directory. (Each drive has a "current directory" that can be changed.)

[[RaIdEn]]

sry..i seem to mistyped my answer ,

Try this instead..

D:

without cd

[tyang]

Thank you so much! It works finally!

[[RaIdEn]]

no problem.

glad to help