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Install Java JDK 8

This document provides steps to download and install Java JDK 8 on Windows 10 (64-bit). It explains how to accept the license agreement, download the correct 32-bit or 64-bit version, run the installer, select the installation path, and set the PATH and CLASSPATH environment variables to complete the setup. Setting the environment variables allows running Java commands from the command prompt to confirm successful installation.

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Install Java JDK 8

This document provides steps to download and install Java JDK 8 on Windows 10 (64-bit). It explains how to accept the license agreement, download the correct 32-bit or 64-bit version, run the installer, select the installation path, and set the PATH and CLASSPATH environment variables to complete the setup. Setting the environment variables allows running Java commands from the command prompt to confirm successful installation.

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How to Download & Install Java JDK 8 in

Windows 10 (64-bit)
ByJames HartmanUpdatedAugust 28, 2021

This Java Development Kit(JDK) allows you to code and run Java programs. It’s
possible that you install multiple JDK versions on the same PC. But Its
recommended installing Java on Windows 10 with latest version.

How to install Java for Windows


Following are the steps on how to install Java in Windows 10 for JDK 8 free
download for 32 bit or JDK8 download for Windows 64 bit and installation

Step 1) Go to link. Click on JDK Download for Java download JDK 8.

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Step 2) Next,

1. Accept License Agreement


2. Download Java 8 JDK for your version 32 bit or JDK download 64 bit.

Step 3) When you click on the Installation link the popup will be open. Click on I
reviewed and accept the Oracle Technology Network License Agreement for
Oracle Java SE development kit and you will be redirected to the login page. If you
don’t have an oracle account you can easily sign up by adding basics details of
yours.

NOTE: You will be required to create an Oracle Account to start Java 8 download


of the file.

Step 4) Once the Java JDK 8 download is complete, run the exe for install JDK.
Click Next
Step 5) Select the PATH to install Java in Windows… You can leave it Default.
Click next.

NOTE: Follow the onscreen instructions in succeeding steps to install Java 8 on


Windows 10.

Step 6) Once you install Java in windows, click Close


How to set Environment Variables in Java: Path and
Classpath
The PATH variable gives the location of executables like javac, java etc. It is
possible to run a program without specifying the PATH but you will need to give
full path of executable like C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_271\bin\javac
A.java instead of simple javac A.java

The CLASSPATH variable gives location of the Library Files.

Let’s look into the steps to set the PATH and CLASSPATH

Step 1) Right Click on the My Computer and Select the properties


Step 2) Click on advanced system settings

Step 3) Click on Environment Variables to set Java runtime environment


Step 4) Click on new Button of User variables
Step 5) Type PATH in the Variable name.

Step 6) Copy the path of bin folder which is installed in JDK folder.

Step 7) Paste Path of bin folder in Variable value. Click on OK Button.

Note: In case you already have a PATH variable created in your PC, edit the
PATH variable to
PATH = <JDK installation directory>\bin;%PATH%;
Here, %PATH% appends the existing path variable to our new value

Step 8) You can follow a similar process to set CLASSPATH.


Note: In case you java installation does not work after installation, change
classpath to
CLASSPATH = <JDK installation directory>\lib\tools.jar;
Step 9) Click on OK button
Step 10) Go to command prompt and type javac commands.

If you see a screen like below, Java is installed.

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