Homepage:	http://java.sun.com/
Download:	http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
File(s):	Windows: jdk-6u13-windows-i586-p.exe (75 MB)

Installation

Windows

• Execute EXE-File
• Wizard:
  • Accept License Agreement
  • Install all components (Java DB not needed, but is only 25 MB...)
  • Target directories (defaults, don't change anything):
    • Development Tools: C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_13\
    • Demos and Samples: C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_13\
    • Source Code: C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_13\
    • Public JRE: C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\
    • Java DB: C:\Program Files\Sun\JavaDB\
• After installation a popup appears, which wants you to register. You don't need to do this.

Configuration

• Add JAVA_HOME variable to your environment:

Windows:

• Start - Settings - Control Panel - System - Advanced - Environment Variables
• System variables - New: JAVA_HOME = C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_13

Test

Windows:

• Open a new command prompt window (Start - Programs - Accessoires - Command Prompt)

C:\>java -version
java version "1.6.0_13"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_13-b03)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 11.3-b02, mixed mode, sharing)
C:\>echo %JAVA_HOME%
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_13