For Java-based programs such as Maven, Jenkins, Gradle or Tomcat to run, they need to know that Java's JDK is installed. That's the purpose of the JAVA_HOME environment variable. It tells programs ...

Environment Variables are responsible for storing information about the OS’s environment. Different apps and programs require different configurations and it is the job of Windows to ensure that each ...

Here are the three easiest ways to fix Java’s “not recognized as an internal or external command” error: Install or reinstall Java and the JDK on your computer Add Java’s bin directory to the computer ...