Steps to Set up the Java JDK:
  1. Go to the following link: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
  2. Click on the Java JDK image:

  3. Accept the terms of agreement and click the download link next to your operating system.
  4. Run the file that you downloaded and complete the installation.

    5. Frequently asked questions:

    1. How do I check what version of operating system do I have?

      2. Windows 7 or Vista:
      Click the Start button , enter "Computer" in the search box, right-click Computer, and then click Properties.
      Look under Windows edition for the version and edition of Windows that your PC is running.

      Windows 8:
      Click the Windows button , enter "This PC" in the search box, right-click Computer, and then click Properties.
      Look under System, then System Type for the version and edition of Windows that your PC is running.

    2. I can't find where the JDK installation file was downloaded.
      3. Instead of left clicking the download link, right Click on it, then choose "save target as". You should see the directory where your browser downloads files.

    3. How do I make sure that the JDK is installed?

      4. Windows 7 or Vista:
      Click the Start button , enter "Command Prompt" in the search box, then Click Enter
      Type the following command in the command prompt: "java -version", then Click Enter.
      The Version of Java installed on your computer should be displayed

      Windows 8:
      Click the Windows button , enter "Command Prompt" in the search box, then Click Enter
      Type the following command in the command prompt: "java -version", then Click Enter.
      The Version of Java installed on your computer should be displayed