Unzip the distribution archive, i.e. apache-maven-3.0.5-bin.zip to the directory you wish to install Maven 3.0.5. These instructions assume you chose C:\Program Files\Apache Software Foundation. The subdirectory apache-maven-3.0.5 will be created from the archive. Add the M2_HOME environment variable by opening up the system properties (WinKey + Pause), selecting the "Advanced" tab, and the "Environment Variables" button, then adding the M2_HOME variable in the user variables with the value C:\Program Files\Apache Software Foundation\apache-maven-3.0.5. Be sure to omit any quotation marks around the path even if it contains spaces. Note: For Maven 2.0.9, also be sure that the M2_HOME doesn't have a '\' as last character. In the same dialog, add the M2 environment variable in the user variables with the value %M2_HOME%\bin.Optional: In the same dialog, add the MAVEN_OPTS environment variable in the user variables to specify JVM properties, e.g. the …