Java is an extremely robust computing platform and programming language. Many applications and websites require Java. This guide will help you install Java on a Windows 10 64-bit operating system. This guide will break down the process into easy steps, so that you can have Java running in no-time.
Java – What is it?
Java is an object-oriented, general-purpose programming language. It is used to develop platform-independent software. Java is widely used in web applications, Android apps, and games. Java is also used to power many corporate applications due to its robustness, security, and scalability.
Understanding Java JDK JRE and JVM
It’s important to know the Java components before we begin the installation.
Java Development Kit (JDK)
The JDK software development environment is used to develop Java applets and applications. The JDK includes the Java Runtime Environment, an interpreter/loader for Java (java), a complier (javac), a jar archiver and documentation generator (javadoc).
Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
JRE is part of JDK and contains libraries + files that JVM utilizes at runtime. It is the minimum requirement for running a Java program.
Java Virtual Machine (JVM)
JVM is the virtual machine which provides a runtime environment for Java bytecode to be executed. It converts bytecode into machine-readable codes.
How to install Java on Windows 10 64 bit
This is a guide that will show you how to install Java on Windows 10 64-bit.
Download JDK
Downloading the Java Development Kit is the first step. Download the latest JDK version by visiting the Oracle website and navigating to the “Java section”. Download the Windows x64 version.
Install JDK
Double-click the installer to start it after the download. The installation wizard will guide you through the process. Accept the license agreement and click “Next” for the next step. The default installation directory is suitable for most users, although you can change it if necessary.
Step 3: Set Environment Variables
You must set the environment variables after the installation. This will help the system know where Java has been installed.
- Open System Properties (Right click on My Computer, then select Properties > Advanced).
- Click on the Environment Variables Button.
- Click New under System Variables.
- Type
JAVA_HOMEin the Variable Name box. - Type the path to the JDK installation in the variable value field.
- Click on OK.
Step 4: Verify Installation
To verify that Java has been successfully installed, type in the command prompt (cmd.exe). You have installed Java successfully on Windows 10 64-bit if the system returns the Java version installed.
Conclusion
It is easy to install Java on Windows 10 64-bit systems. You only need to download the JDK and install it. Then, you set the JAVA_HOME variable in the environment variables, then confirm the installation. After you have done all of this, you are ready to begin developing Java applications.
