javac problem (have set the path variable, but it is not working!)

**george27** · 10-06-2011, 07:33 PM

I adde C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0\bin\javac to the "path" system variable, but when I try to call up javac from the command box it isn't found. I'm quite confused, because yesterday it was working and I don't know what happened! Any suggestions of what the problem might be? I would be very very grateful!!

**nathandelane** · 10-06-2011, 08:05 PM

The path in Windows should only contain folders that don't end with \. So you need to change your path addition to simply: C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0\bin.

**JosAH** · 10-06-2011, 08:08 PM

Type "set" and see if your path variable is there and if it contains the correct value(s); if not, you have probably set it in your shell (command prompt) and it is lost when your shelll terminates. Set it permanently by pressing the "start" button and then I can't help you anymore ;-) Check your operating system manuals.

kind regards,

Jos

**george27** · 12-22-2011, 12:22 PM

Hi,

Sorry I never replied, I solved the problem eventually and forgot about having posted the question.
Thank you anyway for your input and help.

Regards,
George