How to Setup JDK 8

The first step to doing anything with Minecraft, even running it, is to make sure you have the proper Java version installed. Since Minecraft is written in Java, it would make sense to have a Java Development Kit installed on your computer as well. To install it is very simple: Open the JDK 8 menu from Oracle's website and make sure to download the .exe file that corresponds with both the OS and the binary capabilities of your computer (either 64x or 86x. Choose 86x if your computer OS is 32 bit, 64x if it's 64 bit.). Follow the installation wizard to complete the download.