Setting Java path in Windows2000

[Alimar]

Hello everyone,

I had to install Java copiler JSDK 1.3.1 on my computer that has
Windows professional 2000, but I don't really know where to set the
path for it to be able to compile and run my programs.
In Windows 98,Me I used to set the path in autoexec.bat fiel, but it's not
the case here!!
I'll be more than glad to get your help.

[Colin McGuigan]

"Alimar" <java.@127.0.0.1> wrote in message news:3cd02cb0$1@10.1.10.29...
>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I had to install Java copiler JSDK 1.3.1 on my computer that has
> Windows professional 2000, but I don't really know where to set the
> path for it to be able to compile and run my programs.
> In Windows 98,Me I used to set the path in autoexec.bat fiel, but it's not
> the case here!!
> I'll be more than glad to get your help.

Control Panel -> System -> Advanced -> Environment Variables

"Path" is listed under "System Variables"

--
Colin McGuigan

[MarkN]

If you use the installer to install the JDK instead of just copying files,
values in the registry are used to determine which java.exe to use. Trust
me, I found out the hard way. You can play with the path all you want.
I have more than one JDK installed. I installed 1.4 and my IDE stopped working.
I looked at the path and guess what? None of my jdks or jres are in the
'PATH'. I had to reinstall 1.3.1.

The best thing to do: Fully define the path to the Javac.exe and Java.exe
(you can use parameters), set the path for anything additional and set the
classpath in a batch file or in the IDE, if you use one. Don't depend on
Windows to do anything right. The registry and environmental variables are
a big pain and cause more grief than help.



"Colin McGuigan" <cmcguigan@imany.com> wrote:
>
>"Alimar" <java.@127.0.0.1> wrote in message news:3cd02cb0$1@10.1.10.29...
>>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>> I had to install Java copiler JSDK 1.3.1 on my computer that has
>> Windows professional 2000, but I don't really know where to set the
>> path for it to be able to compile and run my programs.
>> In Windows 98,Me I used to set the path in autoexec.bat fiel, but it's
not
>> the case here!!
>> I'll be more than glad to get your help.
>
>Control Panel -> System -> Advanced -> Environment Variables
>
>"Path" is listed under "System Variables"
>
>--
>Colin McGuigan
>
>