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Java Java Basics Getting Started with Java Introduction to Your Tools

Posted by James Mckenzie
James Mckenzie
316 Points

Anybody get an error message that javac file could not be found?

I attempted to run the first assignment, but received the above error message as if javac does not exist on my computer, and need to know how to fix issue, or download program

John Sanchez
John Sanchez
3,325 Points

Are you using workspaces?

James Mckenzie
James Mckenzie
316 Points

Yes, the emulator comes up, but does not recognize Javac

Gloria Dwomoh
Gloria Dwomoh
13,116 Points

If you are using workspaces it is supposed to recognize 'javac'. I tried it and it functions properly for me. Try Launching the workspace thought the button on the right next to the video and if it still does not work, try another browser. If you believe it is a bug then you can contact treehouse support - help@teamtreehouse.com.

2 Answers

Stephen Bone
Stephen Bone
12,359 Points
Stephen Bone
Stephen Bone
12,359 Points

Hi James

I just wonder if you're not putting in the correct capitalization in the file name?

As in you need to make sure to put in the capital "I" in Introductions, as below:

javac Introductions.java

Hope it helps!

Gloria Dwomoh
Gloria Dwomoh
13,116 Points
Gloria Dwomoh
Gloria Dwomoh
13,116 Points

Go to... your control panel and try to figure if you see anything called "Java" there. If you don't see it then java is not installed in your system. If you do see it, it might be missing from your environment variables, so try adding it there.