Fix Java Compile Error: "The system cannot find the path specified.

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The discussion addresses a Java compile error encountered when executing the command "C:\jdk6\bin\javac HelloWorldApp.java". The user is utilizing the JDK version jdk-6u6-windows-i586-p-iftw. The error message "The system cannot find the path specified" indicates a misconfiguration in the file path. To resolve this, users should ensure that the correct path to the Java compiler is set in the system's environment variables or use the correct syntax for directory separators.

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My problem is the first one listed here http://java.sun.com/docs/books/tutorial/getStarted/problems/index.html

But when I type C:\jdk6\bin\javac HelloWorldApp.java I get the message "The system cannot find the path specified."
Both the compiler and HelloWorldApp.java file are in C:/ folder. I'm using the jdk-6u6-windows-i586-p-iftw compiler.

What am I doing wrong?
 
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If they are in the C:\ folder give the command
C:\javac HelloWorldApp.java
or add the search path of javac to your path
 
If you put "\" between directories, you get a compile error. Instead of this sign you should put "\\" or "/". This is something that I remember from my cs courses. You should tyr this, but it might not solve your problem.
 

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