The Guide shows you Step-by-Step How to Install and Getting-Started with the Latest Maven3 Java Build Tool Release for Windows 8 x8664.
As Prerequisite there is Java so Inside the Post you will find a Link to Post on Installing the Latest Java JDK 7 64-bit for Windows 8.
And this Visual Guide includes the Basic Screenshots of All GUI Steps involved.
The Content give Focus Only to the Essentials Instructions and Commands to make it Easier to Follow.
Download Apache Maven 3:
Unzip into:
C:Program FilesApache Software Foundationapache-maven-[x.y.z]
Example for Maven 3.0.4:
C:Program FilesApache Software Foundationapache-maven-3.0.4.
Open Command Prompt Window
Switch to Start View
Just Pressing “Cmd” Key.
Search for Command Prompt
Just Typing “command”.
Check if Java is Installed
java -version
If Not then Install Java:
Set-Up as Below Environment Variables and Path:
Guide to Set Windows 8 Path and Environment Variables:
User Variables:
JAVA_HOME = C:Program FilesJavajdk1.
M3_HOME = C:Program FilesApache Software Foundationapache-maven-[x.y.z]
M3 = %M3_HOME%bin
Add to User Path:
Path = …:%M3%.
Test Maven Installation:
Open a New Command Prompt Window.
Try to Execute:
mvn --version