What need to do to compile Java file

win2000 doesn't use autoexec.bat. so you should set the path and classpath variables as follows:
right click on My Computer -> Properties -> Extras -> Environment variables.
Hier you can set a variable with the name "path" and the value for example "c:\jdk1.3\bin". Click ok and open the dos box, type "javac -version" (without quotes) and see if it works. if not, check the value of path.

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Hi,

Yes and just to add to the above answer, you should make the CLASSPATH environment variable a "system" one (and changes to the path too) so that it doesn't matter which username logs into the machine - its available system wide.

Its possible you'll want to run stuff under the administrator account sometimes, and your account at other times. This way, you will be able to...

Cheers,
Tim.