When I run Eclipse it alerts Couldn't find a Java Virtual Machine. OS I use is Windows XP. Java upgrated. Is it can be due to wrong installation of JDK? I installed it in drive D, not C. JDK also the latest version.
In the eclipse.ini file, located in the root directory of eclipse, put the next param:
-vm
C:/Program Files/Java/jdk1.7.0_03/bin/javaw.exe
Using your java instalation path instead of C:/Program Files/Java/jdk1.7.0_03
Open the Eclipse directory and in the eclipse.ini file remove the memory value
Before
openFile
--launcher.XXMaxPermSize
256M
-showsplash
org.eclipse.platform
After
openFile
--launcher.XXMaxPermSize
-showsplash
org.eclipse.platform
Now Eclipse is runned without an error
I had the same problem so i just copied the jre sub-folder from my java main folder (C:\program files\java....) and pasted it in the eclipse folder (find where you installed yours) and eclipse is running so well.... Hope it helps you. Later..
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We are setting up eclipse neon on Java 1.7 and it fails to start showing a popup with message
Error: Could not create the Java Virtual Machine.
Error: A fatal exception has occurred. Program will exit.
Here is configuration in eclipse.ini
-startup
plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.3.201.v20161025-1711.jar
--launcher.library
plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher.win32.win32.x86_64_1.1.401.v20161122-1740
-product
org.eclipse.epp.package.jee.product
--launcher.defaultAction
openFile
-showsplash
org.eclipse.platform
--launcher.defaultAction
openFile
--launcher.appendVmargs
-vmargs
-Dosgi.requiredJavaVersion=1.7
-XX:+UseStringDeduplication
-Dosgi.requiredJavaVersion=1.7
-Xms256m
-Xmx512m
I found this answer helpful. I was getting this error even after using java 8, So just delete eclipse.ini file, but backup first.
As of Eclipse Platform 4.6, and the Neon release, a Java 8 (or later) JRE or JDK is required to run Eclipse.
There is chance that the current eclipse you have was not completely downloaded. Try downloading again and try the set up again.
I received this error after upgrading from neon.2 to neon.3. Since Eclipse is ever-changing, what worked last year may not work today. My experience has shown the VM args to usually be the culprit in this situation, so my solution was to remove the -vmargs section of my eclipse.ini file and then restart Eclipse.
In my case it started correctly, so I added the VM args back one at a time until it failed. The source of my startup problems this time was -XX:+UseParallelGC. After some research I swapped it out for -XX:+UseG1GC and now I'm back in business.
Download and install JRE version 8, as it's required by Eclipse.
i just deleted the eclipse.ini then it worked like a charm
just add your jdk path on the top of your init file as below.
-vm
C:/Program Files/Java/jdk1.8.0_71/bin/javaw
I am using java 1.6. I have 64 bit W7OS. When I start Eclipse, I receive the exit code=13 error message.
I have seen some solutions for this and I went into the eclipse.ini file and added in the path to java 1.6. This is the .ini file now. I added in the '-vm' and the following line of C:...
-startup
plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.3.0.v20130327-1440.jar
--launcher.library
plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher.win32.win32.x86_64_1.1.200.v20130521-0416
-product
org.eclipse.epp.package.java.product
--launcher.defaultAction
openFile
--launcher.XXMaxPermSize
256M
-showsplash
org.eclipse.platform
--launcher.XXMaxPermSize
256m
--launcher.defaultAction
openFile
--launcher.appendVmargs
-vm
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\javaw.exe
-vmargs
-Dosgi.requiredJavaVersion=1.6
-Xms40m
-Xmx512m
I understand that the Internet thinks that this has to do with my OS being 64-bit and Eclipse trying to run 32 bit version or something, but I do not understand the solutions given for that. What should I do?
Thank you in advance.
You don't have to reinstall java.
Go to C:\Program Data\Oracle\java and check the path the shortcuts java, javaw and javaws are pointing to.
If the shortcuts are not pointing to the correct 64-bit java path, delete the shortcuts and create new ones with the same name and change the target location of the program to the 64bit java (jdk\bin{java or javaws or javaw}) location.
I had this problem and was generated by the symlinks in C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath the javaw symlink was pointing to the 32bit version.
I removed and created a new javaw symlink whith this command on the command prompt running as admin: mklink \javaw "C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_60\bin"
The last arg og the command is where 64bit javaw is placed.
Hope this helps!
I just uninstalled all of EGit plugins that I had before. The uninstall went through smoothly and asked me to restart Eclipse at the end but then Eclipse wouldn't start giving me the following error message:
I get that when I try to launch Eclipse from my shortcut on the Start Menu (using Win 7). But when I go to the Eclipse install directory itself and hit eclipse.exe there, I get the following error message:
I did go to see whether there is jvm.dll in the above directory and indeed it is there.
Any idea how to fix it?
UPDATE 1: I reinstalled both Eclipse AND JRE but the problem remains.
UPDATE 2: Here are the contents of my eclipse.ini
-startup
plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.2.0.v20110502.jar
--launcher.library
plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher.win32.win32.x86_64_1.1.100.v20110502
-product
org.eclipse.epp.package.jee.product
--launcher.defaultAction
openFile
--launcher.XXMaxPermSize
256M
-showsplash
org.eclipse.platform
--launcher.XXMaxPermSize
256m
--launcher.defaultAction
openFile
-vmargs
-Dosgi.requiredJavaVersion=1.5
-Xms40m
-Xmx512m
JRE & Eclipse should both be the same bit version (32 or 64). Your screenshot suggests you're running the 32-bit version of JRE, but I don't know if that was before or after you re-installed. java -version should help with JRE. Your eclipse.ini file will tell you the Eclipse bit version you're running. For example:
plugins/org.eclipse.enter code hereequinox.launcher.win32.win32.x86_1.0.
You should confirm this and try manually pointing Eclipse to your JRE binary. Here's a Windows example
-vm c:\java\jdk\1.6\bin\javaw.exe
If that works, you just need to update your eclipse.ini with the correct path.
Good luck.
Turned out the Java I had (and the only version I had access to due to the corporate network restrictions) was 1.6 32-bit even though my laptop is 64-bit (why does this work?). When I tried to reinstall Eclipse, I was using the 64-bit version. It worked when I installed the 32-bit version. BTW, the Eclipse version is
Eclipse IDE for Java EE Developers 1.4.1.20110909-1818 epp.package.jee null
I am trying to update my eclipse to work with a jdk and not a jre.
I followed the instruction in this forum , also search google for answers but for some reason it still don't work.
I try'ed going to preferences ->java->install jre's , removing the old jre from there and using the path for the jdk.
also try'ed going to project properties -> java build path -> jre system libraries -> edit-> workspace default jre.it also says there i'm using jdk.
I even try'ed adding to the ini file the next path C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_31\bin\javaw.exe
but when i try'ed deploying my program to app engine i get the next message :
Unable to update app: Cannot get the System Java Compiler. Please use a JDK, not a JRE.
my eclipse version is juno 4.2 and my jdk version is 1.6.0_31
I don't know what else i need to change. I even uninstall my older jre from my computer but eclipse still don't work with the jdk ( although it recognize it )
I'm out of idea's ... anyone could help me please ??
this is my ini file :
-startup
plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.3.0.v20120522-1813.jar
--launcher.library
plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher.win32.win32.x86_1.1.200.v20120522-1813
-product
org.eclipse.epp.package.jee.product
--launcher.defaultAction
openFile
--launcher.XXMaxPermSize
256M
-showsplash
org.eclipse.platform
--launcher.XXMaxPermSize
256m
--launcher.defaultAction
openFile
-vmargs
-Dosgi.requiredJavaVersion=1.5
-Dhelp.lucene.tokenizer=standard
-Xms40m
-Xmx512m
-vm
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_31\bin
thanks for the help
If you want to change JVM Eclipse itself should run on, the right place for that is eclipse.ini. Here are instructions on how to specify that: eclipse.ini.
Common mistakes are specifying -vm parameter name and the value in one line, or missing '-vm', or misplacing it. Also, pay attention to -vm format on different OSes.
EDIT (after .ini file published): your -vm option comes after -vmargs, which is wrong (both lines are treated as VM args). The correct parameter placement in your .ini file would look like this:
...
--launcher.XXMaxPermSize
256m
--launcher.defaultAction
openFile
-vm
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_31\bin
-vmargs
-Dosgi.requiredJavaVersion=1.5
-Dhelp.lucene.tokenizer=standard
-Xms40m
-Xmx512m
Below you can find my eclipse ini where I set a dedicated JDK via
-vm C:/Program Files (x86)/Java/jdk1.7.0_10/bin/javaw.exe
Have a look at the section "Specifiying the Java Virtual Machine" in the eclipse help.
Quote:
Tip: It's generally a good idea to explicitly specify which Java VM to use when running Eclipse. This is achieved with the "-vm" command line argument as illustrated above. If you don't use "-vm", Eclipse will look on the O/S path. When you install other Java-based products, they may change your path and could result in a different Java VM being used when you next launch Eclipse.
-startup
plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.3.0.v20120522-1813.jar
--launcher.library
plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher.win32.win32.x86_1.1.200.v20120522-1813
-vm
C:/Program Files (x86)/Java/jdk1.7.0_10/bin/javaw.exe
-showsplash
org.eclipse.platform
--launcher.XXMaxPermSize
256m
--launcher.defaultAction
openFile
-product
org.eclipse.epp.package.jee.product
--launcher.defaultAction
openFile
--launcher.XXMaxPermSize
256M
-vmargs
-Dorg.eclipse.ecf.provider.filetransfer.httpclient.retrieve.readTimeout=999999
-Dosgi.requiredJavaVersion=1.5
-Dhelp.lucene.tokenizer=standard
-Xms128m
-Xmx1024m
None of the other answers worked for me. I eventually just removed the "jre7" directory and, presto-chango, Eclipse started using the JDK that was installed next to it.
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Cannot run Eclipse; JVM terminated. Exit code=13
i just downloaded "Eclipse IDE for Java Developers".
After unzipping and editing eclipse.ini the program gets terminated (exit code 13) and shows me the following error message:
more details:
im using windows 7 64 bit.
downloaded Eclipse IDE for Java Developers 64 bit for windows.
installed java jdk 7.0.4 (in advance)
installed sdk for android. (in advance)
i followed instructions about editing eclipse.ini and adding the pathway to the javaw.exe
this is my eclipse.ini:
-startup
plugins\org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.3.0.v20120522-1813.jar
--launcher.library
plugins\org.eclipse.equinox.launcher.win32.win32.x86_64_1.1.200.v20120522-1813
-product
org.eclipse.epp.package.java.product
--launcher.defaultAction
openFile
--launcher.XXMaxPermSize
256M
-showsplash
org.eclipse.platform
--launcher.XXMaxPermSize
256m
--launcher.defaultAction
openFile
-vm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.7.0_04\bin\javaw.exe
-vmargs
-Dosgi.requiredJavaVersion=1.5
-Dhelp.lucene.tokenizer=standard
-Xms40m
-Xmx384m
If you downloaded a 64 bit package of Eclipse, then your Java VM must be 64 bit (and that is independent of your Windows bitsize). But you point to a JVM for 32 bit using the Program Files (x86) path.
Please download and install the 64 bit Java instead and point to that location afterwards in your eclipse.ini.
Have you tried to include the VM path in double-quotes like:
-vm "C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.7.0_04\bin\javaw.exe"
Then you should try to exchange the backslashes by slashes:
-vm "C:/Program Files (x86)/Java/jdk1.7.0_04/bin/javaw.exe"
Instead of manipulating your eclipse.ini file, you could define a startup shortcut or batch file for it. Contents could be:
<path to eclipse>\eclipse.exe -vm "c:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.7.0_04\bin\javaw.exe"
And yes, your ini file was one of 64bit eclipse distro ...