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Running a JAVA program

Hi. I have Downloaded all the necesarry JAVA files I need. the SDK one I needed I downloaded. Now, (since I'm learning JAVA in school) I created a ".java" file but it doesn't execute using javac.exe or java.exe through the command prompt. I know this is probably been discussed on the homepage, But all I want to know is what I have to do (since I have the necesarry files) to compile and run a java programs. a step by step procedure would be helpful. Thanks.

Ryan

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zzynx

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expertmb

to compile
C:\myprogramdir\javac fileName.java
to run
java fileName

expertmb

just check
@ the prompt do
C:\javac

zzynx

All possible problems you could have with the classpath are described in the link I posted

ryan423

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i'll check out the link thanks. would it be a permanent solution or would i have to do it everytime?

Mindbender

This is not an answer but advice.

You should consider downloading NetBeans from www.netbeans.org, or if you don't like IDE's, at least something like TextPad from www.textpad.com that can call the compiler for you. Especially earlier on in your learning career, NetBeans will be extremely useful for managing packages and error tracing. You have to pay for textpad, but NetBeans is 100% free.

zzynx

>> would it be a permanent solution or would i have to do it everytime?
You have both options available

ryan423

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All I had to do was set the path variable to something like "C:\j2sdk1.4.2_06\bin". Now it's permanent. Thanks a many zzynx.

zzynx

Thanks