Install Java 8 without Admin Rights

Pratiyush Kumar Singh picture Pratiyush Kumar Singh · May 24, 2016 · Viewed 26.5k times · Source

How to install Java JDK 8 in windows?

Do I require admin right?

What Happens if i just copy JDK from one system to another with admin rights.

Answer

Pratiyush Kumar Singh picture Pratiyush Kumar Singh · May 24, 2016

Steps To Do that:

STEP1 : Install JAVA JDK 8 in personal system where you have admin rights.

STEP2 : Copy the install JDK folder to system where you dont have admin rights.

STEP3: Go to Start Menu and Search environment and click on "Edit environment variable for your account"

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STEP4: Now Click on Add in User Variables and add below local environment variables.

A. JAVA_HOME

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B. PATH

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C. CLASSPATH

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It works absolutely fine. I have been using JDK like this for almost a year.

I found similar post but it has different technique. Installing JDK without administrator privileges