[SOLVED] installation procedure for java 1.6 latest version on xp

Hai

I have downloaded the java software from the web i.e. java 1.6 and hav got the exe file
i have runned the file

now i tried to create a java file and runned it but it was throwing error some class path is missing
when i enquired with my pal he said that we have to set the class path

can any body help me out in installing the java and setting the class path and help to run a small java program

please provide me the perfect installation steps and how to run the java program

screen shots of installation are procedure are also welcomed

Thanks in Advance
kundan