Help compiling a .java file into a .jar file

[MasterHacker110]

When i compile my java programs (.java) they all compile into .class file. when i try to run the class file with this command : " java C:\Users\User\Desktop\JavaProgram"

It gives the following error: "Error: could not find or load the main class"

how do fix this and how do i compile it then and run it then?

[NormR1]

If you are using a commandline in a console window, you need to be in the correct directory relative to the .class file and use the java command with the classname. If the class is in a package it is more complicated.
For a class not in a package, change to the folder with the .class file and enter:
java <CLASSNAMEHERE>

Also enter the dir command to show what is in the folder.

To copy the contents of the command prompt window:
Click on Icon in upper left corner
Select Edit
Select 'Select All' - The selection will show
Click in upper left again
Select Edit and click 'Copy'

Paste here.

[MasterHacker110]

It still give the same error even if i am in the same directory

[NormR1]

Please post the contents of the console window.
Is there a package statement in the .java file? If so, what is it?

[MasterHacker110]

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\User>java C:\Users\Users\t

Thats what i type in to run my java program. it is a .class file
This is the error i get:

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\User>java C:\Users\Users\t
Error: Could not find or load main class C:\Users\User\t

C:\Users\User>

There i no packages in my program here is the source code:

    public class t{
        public static void main(String[] args)
        {
            System.out.println("HALLO");
        }
    }

[NormR1]

The java command takes only the classname. Nothing more.
java t
You forgot to do the dir command to show what is in the folder where you issued the java command.

[MasterHacker110]

oooooo ok well thanks allot man this really helped, can you believe, programming in C++ for almoust a year but cant figure out how to compile a java program. lol

Thanks again man.