💻 Software
Changing current version of Java within Windows
Fresh7 days ago
Mar 15, 2026337422 viewsConfidence Score0%
0%
Problem
I'm working in a Windows XP environment and have recently installed java 1.6 because it was required by an application. However I don't want this to be the default version of java to be used. How do I set it so that the command java -version will return 1.5.x
Unverified for your environment
Select your OS to check compatibility.
1 Fix
Canonical Fix
Unverified Fix
New Fix – Awaiting Verification
Fix for: Changing current version of Java within Windows
Low Risk
In the command shell: That will temporarily set up the environment in the command shell. Maven, Ant, etc. will pick up on your new version of Java without having to go to the Control Panel repeatedly. Tools like Eclipse should be able to select whic…
Awaiting Verification
Be the first to verify this fix
Sign in to verify this fix