javac not recognized

[jith jitha]

Hi. I just installed JDK 1.6.0_14 and i cannot seem to figure out a specific problem. I am trying to test a file that was created, and type in the command 'javac Filename.java' , I receive and error:
"'javac' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file."
There were no problems encountered in the installation process , so I do not know what is the problem.
If anyone can tell me how to fix the problem, it will be appreciated.

Thank you

[salvin francis]

you need to set the classpath

[salvin francis]

See this link on how to set the classpath

HowToSetTheClasspath

[salvin francis]

Forgot to say this :


Welcome to coderanch !!

[Rob Spoor]

It's not the class path that needs to be set, but the PATH. The instructions are the same; just don't overwrite the PATH but add to the end.

[salvin francis]

Sorry, my bad

yes its the path variable that needs to be set.

[Campbell Ritchie]

And don't set the CLASSPATH. More details about that error in the Java™ Tutorials and the installation instructions.

[salvin francis]

Campbell Ritchie wrote:And don't set the CLASSPATH. More details about that error in the Java™ Tutorials and the installation instructions.

Classpath not required at all ?

What if the application is using components such as swing ?

[Rob Spoor]

Swing is part of the core libraries these days.

I think what Campbell is trying to say is: don't use a global class path, but set the class path using the "-cp" / "-classpath" flags as needed.

[Campbell Ritchie]

Rob Prime wrote:I think what Campbell is trying to say is: don't use a global class path, but set the class path using the "-cp" / "-classpath" flags as needed.

Yes, you are right Rob. Sorry I wasn't clear. The only intance when you have to edit a system classpath is if there already is a system classpath, in which case it needs to have a . added somewhere.