Q&A for How to Install the Java Software Development Kit

The easiest way is to download it directly from Oracle, as linked above.

This message usually appears when there's a problem with environment variables in Windows. Reboot your computer and try the test once more. If you get the same message, double-check the steps that involve setting environment variables and make sure you followed them exactly--and remember, they require you installing the kit with all of the default settings.

It depends on what's not working. If you are getting an error about Java not being installed, it's likely an issue with the environment variables in Windows. You may just need to reboot to refresh them. If it's still not working, start the process again and follow the instructions here from top to bottom.

Your problem may be the result of a newer version of JDK.The list tells you to add c:/programs/etcetera/jdk1.6.0, but you need to check if that's the actual version/path to the jdk file. You may need to alter the numbers.

You can create an account and then download the kit. You can create a free Oracle account by selecting view all accounts>Create an account at the top right corner of the java SE downloads page.