javac not recognized xp pro machine

hey, i was wondering how to set the path to

C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.5.0_04\binon a xp professional machine?

i have read many threads like this but they didn't work for me.

every time i try to compile a program it says "javac is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file"

can someone help me fix this permanently?

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[429 byte] By [javaa] at [2007-11-26 14:45:28]
# 1

> hey, i was wondering how to set the path to

> C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.5.0_04\binon

> a xp professional machine?

>

> i have read many threads like this but they didn't

> work for me.

Like which one?

> every time i try to compile a program it says "javac

> is not recognized as an internal or external command,

> operable program or batch file"

My Computer, right click -> Properties -> Advanced(?) -> Environment Variables

Add the path given above to the PATH variable, separated from the others with a semicolon.

CeciNEstPasUnProgrammeura at 2007-7-8 8:33:05 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,Java Programming...
# 2
"Add the path given above to the PATH variable, separated from the others with a semicolon."dont get it?
javaa at 2007-7-8 8:33:05 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,Java Programming...
# 3
Read this thread fully: http://forum.java.sun.com/thread.jspa?threadID=5121990&tstart=0You can skip through and read only the posts I posted.This explains how to set the path.And thanks for not searching the forums for this question...
TuringPesta at 2007-7-8 8:33:05 > top of Java-index,Java Essentials,Java Programming...