Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In today’s video, I’m going to show you how to download and install the Java JDK (Java Development Kit) on your Windows computer. Along the way, we’ll set up the JAVA_HOME and Path environment variables, which are essential for running Java applications smoothly and ensuring that Java is accessible from any folder in your system.
We’ll start by heading over to the official Oracle website to download the latest version of the Java JDK. Don’t worry—I’ll walk you through each step of the process, from choosing the right version for your system to completing the installation. Once Java is installed, we’ll move on to configuring the Path environment variable. This will allow you to run Java commands like java and javac from any folder, making it much easier to work with Java in your projects.
After that, we’ll set the JAVA_HOME environment variable. Some applications rely on this variable to locate your Java installation, so it’s important to configure it correctly. I’ll show you exactly how to do that, step by step.
Finally, to make sure everything is set up properly, I’ll demonstrate how to verify the installation by running a couple of simple commands in the Command Prompt. If everything’s working, you should see the correct version information for both Java and the Java compiler.
By the end of this video, you’ll have a fully working Java environment on your computer, ready for you to start coding! If you follow along and don’t get any error messages when checking the Java version, then you’re all set. If you do run into any trouble, just rewind the video, follow the steps again, and I’ll help you get it sorted out.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - Downloading Java JDK
01:22 - Installing Java JDK
02:18 - Setting up Path & JAVA_HOME environment variables
06:25 - Verifying the installation
07:19 - Conclusion
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In today’s video, I’m going to show you how to download and install the Java JDK (Java Development Kit) on your Windows computer. Along the way, we’ll set up the JAVA_HOME and Path environment variables, which are essential for running Java applications smoothly and ensuring that Java is accessible from any folder in your system.
We’ll start by heading over to the official Oracle website to download the latest version of the Java JDK. Don’t worry—I’ll walk you through each step of the process, from choosing the right version for your system to completing the installation. Once Java is installed, we’ll move on to configuring the Path environment variable. This will allow you to run Java commands like java and javac from any folder, making it much easier to work with Java in your projects.
After that, we’ll set the JAVA_HOME environment variable. Some applications rely on this variable to locate your Java installation, so it’s important to configure it correctly. I’ll show you exactly how to do that, step by step.
Finally, to make sure everything is set up properly, I’ll demonstrate how to verify the installation by running a couple of simple commands in the Command Prompt. If everything’s working, you should see the correct version information for both Java and the Java compiler.
By the end of this video, you’ll have a fully working Java environment on your computer, ready for you to start coding! If you follow along and don’t get any error messages when checking the Java version, then you’re all set. If you do run into any trouble, just rewind the video, follow the steps again, and I’ll help you get it sorted out.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - Downloading Java JDK
01:22 - Installing Java JDK
02:18 - Setting up Path & JAVA_HOME environment variables
06:25 - Verifying the installation
07:19 - Conclusion
Get the source code for our tutorials at our website
LearningLad.com
Social Media
Facebook facebook.com/LearningLad
Twitter twitter.com/LearningLadEdu
Instagram instagram.com/LearningLadOfficial
