Java is a popular programming language that is widely used for creating web, mobile, and desktop applications. Java 8 is one of the most widely used versions of the language and is still supported by many organizations. In this blog post, we will go through the steps to install Java 8 on a Windows operating system.
Step 1: Download the Java 8 installer
The first step to installing Java 8 is to download the installer from the official Oracle website. Go to the following link: https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/javase/javase-jdk8-downloads.html
Step 2: Run the installer
Once the download is complete, double-click the installer file to begin the installation process. Follow the prompts to install Java 8 on your system.
Step 3: Verify the installation
After the installation is complete, you can verify that Java 8 is correctly installed on your system by opening a command prompt and running the following command:
java -version
You should see output similar to the following:
java version "1.8.0_xx" Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.8.0_xx-bxx) Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build xx.xx-bxx, mixed mode)
In order to run the java command from any location in the command prompt, you need to update the system variables. Go to the Advanced System Settings -> Environment Variables -> System Variables.
In the System Variables section, scroll down and find the variable named Path.
- Click Edit.
- Click New and enter the path of the java installation directory.
- Click OK to save the changes.
You should now be able to run the java command from any location in the command prompt.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Java 8 on your Windows operating system. You can now start developing Java applications and take advantage of the many features that the language has to offer.