– Install the JDK software.

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

Select the appropriate JDK software and click Download.

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

To set JAVA_HOME:

– Right click My Computer and select Properties.

– 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.