Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Set PATH for JDK 7 on Windows 8

You can run the JDK without setting the PATH environment variable, or you can optionally set it so that you can conveniently run the JDK executable files (javac.exe, java.exe, javadoc.exe, and so forth) from any directory without having to type the full path of the command.

To setup PATH in Windows 8:
Run Control Panel in Windows 8's Metro UI


Click More Settings in Control... on the left.


Search "Environment Variables" in Control Panel, and click "Edit the system environment variables".


Click on "Environment Variables..."


Scroll down to highligh and edit path items.


My full path of the bin folder of the JDK is:
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_02\bin

So add ";C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_02\bin" in the path string.


Click OK... to finish.

Re-open Windows 8's "cmd" window, now i can start java and javac in anywhere.



Updated@2013-01-17: Set PATH environment variable to JDK on official Windows 8

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32 comments:

  1. Σημαδεμένη ΓενιάNovember 18, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    i removed by mistake the other paths at the variable path while adding C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.7.0_09\bin,could it be harmfull for my o.s.?Is there any way to retrieve them?
    anyway thanks for the post!

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    1. UnknownMay 4, 2013 at 11:13 AM

      no, some programs that use the path variable wont work though and you will have to look up their paths and add them in again. nothing irreparable. i did it a few times myself

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    2. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:08 PM

      how do u recover those paths??

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  2. Victor Cercos LlombartNovember 20, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    I can run java in the cmd but not javac. Where is the probem?
    i don`t have JavaFx 2.0 SDK, it's there?

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  3. RahulJanuary 12, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    This worked for me. Thanks !!! =) Exactlt what I needed!
    ~Rahul

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  4. UnknownJanuary 28, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    A lot of thanks sir ^^

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    after installing jdk and setting path my windows 8 system is not working.. give me some suggestions pls

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  6. vivek sharmaFebruary 1, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Working fine man

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  7. anujFebruary 23, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    workin !!! :)

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  8. HGCxxLacrosseMarch 4, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    Can't compile using javac but i can use the java command...any help?

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  9. UnknownMarch 12, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    can't compile and run,and getting an error" 'javac' is not recognized an an internal and external command ,operable program and batch file." plz any1 help...?

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  10. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Brilliant. Works perfectly!
    Thanks a lot. :-)

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  11. UnknownApril 23, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    thanks !!

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  12. UnknownMay 14, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    i did as above but while
    c:\ece>edit cal.java
    i am getting an error : 'edit' is not recognisable

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    1. UnknownMay 23, 2013 at 4:39 AM

      If OS is windows 8

      1. Right click on CMD
      2. Chose Options "Run As Administrator"

      Hope this Works''''

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    2. UnknownDecember 30, 2013 at 9:22 AM

      this worked. Should give Administrator rights. Thanks

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  13. AnonymousJuly 3, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    HOW DO I GET THE PATH I DELETED BACK

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  14. Tech_ExplainJuly 18, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    for all those who are unable to run javac command...try by putting ";" before c:/..worked for me ..thx

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  15. UnknownAugust 2, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    I have done the instructions but neither "java" or "javac" work. I just get told it's not recognised as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
    Thanks in advance.

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    1. KiritySeptember 18, 2013 at 10:18 AM

      1. open command promt.
      2. with cd command go to your java directory
      3. then try java or javac.
      4. If it is not working then something problem with your installation else try it once again as said in the above article.

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  16. MaximeAugust 5, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    It's more easier to access the System panel with the shortcut (Windows Key) + Pause with the Desktop Mode.

    Then you go directly to the Advanced Tab

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  17. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Can you write down the original path? I deleted it by accident and need to know the original one.

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  18. UnknownOctober 3, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    I've done everything there and it still doesn't work, plus my path system is weird and different than yours
    HELP...

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  19. UnknownOctober 3, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    C:\Program Files (x86)\AMD APP\bin\x86_64;C:\Program Files (x86)\AMD APP\bin\x86;%SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\;C:\Program Files (x86)\ATI Technologies\ATI.ACE\Core-Static;C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Live\Shared\;C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_02\bin

    this is my program thing

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  20. HeallerAnandDecember 29, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    can't compile and run,and getting an error" 'javac' is not recognized an an internal and external command ,operable program and batch file." plz any1 help...?

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  21. assasasJanuary 3, 2014 at 3:40 AM

    I found this, had the same problem on windows 8 until i tried this: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/7709041/javac-is-not-recognized-as-an-internal-or-external-command-operable-program-or . The answer you're looking for is the one with over 65 votes. :) Happy coding!

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  22. KaMiMarch 28, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    Thanks a ton to the author! I was trying this for more than an hour till the time i finally came here and it got solved! :D

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  23. UnknownApril 15, 2014 at 11:35 PM

    ohh its working.thanks a lot.now i can compile easily...thank u again

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  24. AnAnDApril 20, 2014 at 4:45 AM

    it worked thanks................

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  25. UnknownJanuary 27, 2015 at 2:13 AM

    thanks!

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  26. apyOctober 19, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    By mistakely i hve deleted the path with values....How can i recover my predefined path in setting...

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