Reputation: 103677

installing netbeans says no compatible Java found

what do I need to install, the SDK?

my program files folder has a java/jre6 installed?

Upvotes: 1

Answers (3)

Reputation: 154

If memory serves me you need the JDK. JDK 6 Update 17 Download

Upvotes: 1

Reputation: 3938

Just install the JDK or the JDK + NetBeans Bundle, the JRE isn't enough to compile java. Don't worry its all free here

Upvotes: 4

Reputation: 839114

You need the JDK. You can get it here.

You could also have downloaded NetBeans and the JDK together.

Upvotes: 6