Do I have to do the following if I am working on windows?

Depending on your OS you will need to download a windows zip file or a tar file if you are a Mac/Linux user. Click the button given your choice, and you will be taken to a page to begin your download. Go to the bottom of the page and click on the

No thanks, just start my download link.Unzip or untar the downloaded file and locate the needed .jar file ( mysql-connector-java-5.1.46-bin.jar ) and copy it into into your libs folder.

Also, how do I include a jar file in my build Path?

Make sure to include the jar file in your Build Path by right clicking on your project folder and then choose Build Path > Configure Build Path....

Drill down to the libs folder within your project and then choose the jar file to add.

Click OK to commit. Then click Apply and Close.