NetBeans IDE 7.3 Installer for Windows (Java SE Development)

1) Download NetBeans 7.3 Installer here, https://netbeans.org/downloads/
Click Download your preferred Download Bundle Button, e.g. Java EE.



2) Run the executable file, netbeans-7.3-windows.exe .
Click Next.


3) Accept the terms.
Click Next.


4) Opt for JUnit installation.
Click Next.


5) Set installation path.
Simple accept the default and click Next.


6) Opt for GlassFish installation.
Note: If you do not plan to run a web server, you may skip GlassFish installation.



7) Review installation summary.
Click Install.


8) Wait for installation process to run.


The process may take some time. If you are planning to do a lot of development experiments, it is worthwhile to consider using virtualbox clones.

9) Installation completed.



10) Test.
10.1) Run NetBeans IDE. Go to menu File/New Project...


10.2) Choose Java Project/Java Application


10.3) Wait for Java SE Feature to be activated.


10.4) Set Project Name and Location.
Simply choose defaults and click Finish.



10.5) Codes are created.


10.6) Click Run button.


10.7) Check that BUILD is successful.



10.8) Go to menu File/Close Project (...)