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Computer Science Java Installation
Before you can install Java in your computer, you may check if yet it is installed.
Check this from various alternatives. In this case, you may check this through using
the command prompt.
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Activity 5.5:

Checking Java installed file

Aim:
To verify if Java is installed on a computers and ensure it correctly configured for
use.
Materials: Computers with operating system (such as, windows, MacOS or
Linux) internet access, access to command promp.

Instructions
Step 1: Type the following in Command Prompt in search field at the start bar:
C:\Users\Your Name>java -version
Note: Your Name here is the name of user in admin account
Step 2: Press enter after finishing typing.
If Java is installed, the window like in Figure 5.1 will appear depending
on the version of Java.

Output:

Figure 5.1: Version of Java

Activity 5.6:

Installing Java in Windows (i.e Windows 10)

Aim:
Installing Java on a Windows 10 computer by downloading the software from
oracle.com, following the installation steps, and configuring environment variables
to ensure Java is properly set up for development

Materials: Computers, Java Installer, web browser, and Internet
Instructions
Step 1: Download Java for free at oracle.com

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