diff --git a/linux_macos_install_scripts/install_tsk_from_src.sh b/linux_macos_install_scripts/install_tsk_from_src.sh
index 6e5c7a320b..dd0deb141e 100644
--- a/linux_macos_install_scripts/install_tsk_from_src.sh
+++ b/linux_macos_install_scripts/install_tsk_from_src.sh
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ fi
 echo "Installing Sleuthkit..."
 pushd $SLEUTHKIT_SRC_DIR &&
     ./bootstrap &&
-    ./configure &&
+    ./configure --enable-java &&
     make &&
     sudo make install &&
     popd