How to install Java and Set the Path

Please follow the below steps to install Java on Windows:

Step 1: Download JDK

• Goto Java SE download site @ oracle 
• Under "Java SE Development Kit 8u221" , Check "Accept License Agreement".
• Choose the JDK for your operating system, i.e., "Windows".
• Download the "exe" installer

Step 2: Install JDK

• Run the downloaded installer, which installs both the JDK and JRE.

By default, JDK is installed in directory "C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-1.8.{x}"

Step 3: Set the Java Path:

• Right Click on MyComputer and click on properties .
• Click on Advanced tab
• Click on Environment Variables
• Create on “New” button in User variables section for JAVA_HOME
• Copy the path of your installed Java

     Example: C:\Program files\Java\jdk-1.8.0_221

     And set variable name as “JAVA_HOME” and set variable value as “C:\Program files\Java\jdk-1.8.0_221” and click “OK” button

• And select “Path” in System variables section and add path till your bin folder “C:\Program files\Java\jdk-1.8.0_221\bin\ and click “OK” button

Step 4: To check whether you installed correctly or not, Navigate to command prompt and enter command “java -version” and it should show the java version you have installed