# Java Installation Instructions

## **Java Installation on Windows** 

Download Java from here: [https://www.java.com/en/download](https://www.java.com/en/download/win10.jsp)

Continue with normal installation:

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Verify that java is install by opening cmd and typing

java -version

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How to set Environment Variables

1. Click on my computer and open properties

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2\. Go to advanced system settings

3\. Go to environment variables

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4\. Click on new and name the variable as PATH

5\. Find and copy the path that leads to java\jdk\bin

example: c:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0\_181\bin

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6\. Paste the path as the value

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## **Java installation for Mac OS X (10.15)**

Download and install Java: <https://www.java.com/en/download/mac_download.jsp>&#x20;

Insure java is installed by typing java -version in the Terminal:

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Creating a .bash\_profile on your mac

A typical install of OS X won't create a .bash\_profile for you. When you want to run functions from your command line, this is a must have.

To set up the environment variables open the Terminal and go to the home folder by using the following command: "cd \~/

1. Create a new file by typing: touch .bash\_profile
2. Edit .bash\_profle by typing: open -e .bash\_profile
3. Type: export JAVA\_HOME=$(/usr/libexec/java\_home)
4. Save the file (command + s) and return to the Terminal
5. Type: source .bash\_profile


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