Jdk-8u161-windows-x64.exe

If you already have this file, archive it for historical reference but delete it from active development environments.

When you run this executable, you aren't just installing a program; you're setting up a specialized environment: The Compiler ( jdk-8u161-windows-x64.exe

: To use Java anywhere in your Command Prompt, you must tell Windows where it is: System Properties Environment Variables Create a new System Variable named and point it to your installation folder. variable and add %JAVA_HOME%\bin to the list. Verification : Open a terminal and type java -version If you already have this file, archive it