To Install the JDK Software and Set JAVA_HOME on a Windows System

1. To install the JDK software, do the following:

   1. Go to http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp.

   2. Select the appropriate JDK software and click Download.

      The JDK software is installed on your computer in the default location; for example, at C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_02. You can move the JDK software to another location.

2. To set JAVA_HOME, do the following:

   1. Right click My Computer and select Properties.

   2. On the Advanced tab, select Environment Variables, and then edit JAVA_HOME to point to where the JDK software is located, for example, C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_02.