Having trouble running the first program

Question

I'm trying to get the first Hello World program to run. I've compiled the .java file and when I attempt to run the .class file I get this: "The system cannot find the file C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath\java.exe". I've found this file in a different location however. Not sure what to change or how to fix the problem

Answer 1

It seems your Java path system variable has not been set correctly. Go to chapter 3 "Installing the JDK" part 3 "JDK & PATH" and check the instructions to set the path.

Answer 2

I double checked the location and did the test to ensure that it's working properly. I'm really not sure what it could be.

Answer 3

I have cmd open to the directory that contains the class file, and then I type "java ExampleProgram".

Answer 4

Did you compile it before trying to run?

Answer 5

Yes, it's compiled as a .class file

Answer 6

What did you set as path variable?

Answer 7

Not at my computer atm, but the path leads to the jdk bin folder.