# Java Interpreter path (Talend)

## About this task

The Java Interpreter path is set based on the location of the Java file on your computer (for example C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0\_51\bin\java.exe).

![Project Settings dialog box.](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/studio-user-guide/Resources/images/Java_Interpreter_path_\(Talend\).png)

To customize your Java Interpreter path:

## Procedure

1. If needed, click the Talend node in the tree view of the Preferences dialog box.
2. Enter a path in the Java interpreter field if the default directory does not display the right path.

## Results

On the same view, you can also change the preview limit and the path to the temporary files or the OS language.