I've been using Eclipse for some time already, and I didn't have any problems with it. However, when I tried to generate some javadoc, I found that I didn't have the SDK installed. I installed jdk 6u23, and from then on, Eclipse hasn't been working.
At first it told me it couldn't find a JRE/SDK. After copying and placing the JRE in the Eclipse folder, the error changed to this:
I've searched around for some solutions, and found a few of varying nature. However, none of them seemed to work.
I've tried emptying my eclipse.ini file without success.
Altering some values in eclipse.ini didn't work either.
Installing Java SDK 1.5 didn't work.
Does anyone have other possible solutions?
Update: I tried reinstalling Eclipse, but it didn't fix the problem. I did notice that it's a 32bit version, while I'm running a 64bit system. However, if this were to be the problem, I find it strange that it hasn't been an issue earlier.
Update 2 I've reinstalled both Eclipse and Java once more, and everything works again.
Remove the default value "256m/256M" from the eclipse configuration file (eclipse.ini).
You will find this line just below "--launcher.XXMaxPermSize".
Edit your Environment Variables >> System Variables >> Path to
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.6.0_24\bin;
(NOT C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_01\bin;)
it should work
If you have got a problem like that, you should change the path of jre.
Firstly, computer> properties > advance system setting > Environment variables > find "path" under system variables then give the directory of your jre/bin. (for example C:\ Program Files\ java\ jre\ bin)
Perhaps you should reinstall Eclipse. Then you can add the JDK through Windows -> Preferences -> Java -> Installed JREs.
I had similar issue:
Eclipse IDE fail to launch with JVM Terminated. Exit code=-1
One thing that worked for me is to set -Xmx to 256m in eclipse.ini. If that is not good enough for you, you may also try using different JVM module than the one that eclipse uses by default.
If you look in the error dialog in your screen capture, you'll notice that the "-vm" option using "jvm.dll" as JVM. If you change it to use javaw.exe in your JAVA_HOME\bin folder, the problem should go away.
I'm still clueless as to what the difference is between using jvm.dll vs javaw.exe. Maybe jvm.dll is suppose to be used only for light-weight embedded java applet and it can't handle the load brought on by a full stand-alone Java UI software.
I just had the same problem on Windows 7, 64 bit. I reinstalled Java 32 and Java 64, and Eclipse, but it did not fix the problem. I found that in eclipse.ini the Dosgi.requiredJavaVersion was 1.5, so I changed it to Dosgi.requiredJavaVersion=1.6.0_25. In the Environmental variables I added to the PATH %JAVA_HOME%\bin;C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.6.0_25\bin.
These changes fixed my Eclipse problem.
In my case the cause was a corrupted eclipse.ini file. I had been editing the file, and accidentally changed -Xmx512m to -Xmx512
First Approach:
I added below lines in eclipse.ini
-vm C:\Program Files(x86)\Java\jre\bin\java.exe
Modified below line in eclipse.ini (changed to 1.6.0_37 from 1.5),
-Dosgi.requiredJavaVersion=1.6.0_37
Deleted JAVA_HOME from environment variables which was pointing to c:\jdk1.6
Now Eclipse is working fine.
Second Approach:
Another way - don't add below line in Eclipse and only modify JAVA_HOME to point to C:\Program Files(x86)\Java\jre,
-vm C:\Program Files(x86)\Java\jre\bin\java.exe
Eclipse should work now.
I added the entry in the Path environment variable to the jdk bin folder and it started working
Path = %SystemRoot%\system32;%SystemRoot%;%SystemRoot%\System32\Wbem;%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\;C:\Program Files\Microsoft Application Virtualization Client;C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_18\bin
There could be many possible causes for this error. It could be that compatible mode is not selected in windows 7 , path or eclipse.ini problem.
Please add "-vm" option to the eclipse.ini file available in the same folder as eclipse.exe.
The -vm option should point to the javaw.exe located in your machine, something like the below.
-vm C:\Program Files(x86)\Java\jre\bin\jawa.exe
After adding the above line to eclipse.ini save it. Now clicking eclipse.exe will automatically launch the IDE.
I had the same problem and it turned out to be a problem with 64-bit versions. My solution was removing all my Java programs and reinstalling the 64-bit JRE (I had downloaded the 64-bit Eclipse).
I tried all the solution still didnt find my luck.Lastly i got it resolved by pointing to client jvm.dll in eclipse.ini file
-vm
C:\jdk160_05\jre\bin\client\jvm.dll
I made a series of trials which you may find useful if you face the same and not getting resolved yet
exit-code-1
I resolved it by installing 32 bit JDK and editing eclipse.ini to point to 32 bit jdk . Added -vm C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.7.0_71\bin at the end of eclipse.ini file.
Note: I have my JAVA_HOME pointint to 64 bit JDK
There is no need for reinstalling eclipse IDE or changing your environment variables. I had encountered this problem while working on my project I had this issue but I fixed it in no time and it works fine for me.
Before implementing any solution, Check first that you don't have multiple installations of JDK in your system. I have encountered many systems with JDK 1.7 and JDK 1.8. If it is so, simply change your -vm to the alternate jdk
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_60(jdk version you were not using)\jre\bin\client\jvm.dll
and start your eclipse IDE. IT will work but the workspace will not synchronized and the files will not be getting displayed. Just close your IDE and revert to your previous jdk link and Voila It works.
In case you have a single JDK installed in your system. I suggest clearing your CPU Physical memory. It so happens JVM has issues in execution if a lot of memory is utilised. Just go to the Task manager and close any redundant processes.
Hope this helps! Keep Coding :)
I added the new JRE to the eclipse.ini file and updated my PATH. Seemed to work for me.
I had encountered the same type of the popup message when i am opening IDT app in SAP. It has been resolved after reduced below value
Option Name: _JAVA_OPTIONS
value: -Xms512M -Xmx1024M ( Previously -Xmx2048)
If you encounter a problem like this you can get a little more information by using eclipsec.exe from a command-line instead of eclipse.exe. I got this additional info in the dos box:
C:\<...>\Eclipse>eclipsec
Error occurred during initialization of VM
Could not reserve enough space for object heap
So I lowered my -Xmx setting in eclipse.ini from 1024 to 768, which made it work again.
Why this was suddenly necessary I do not know atm, Eclipse has been running fine with 1024m some days ago.
I am able to solve same issue by specify the -vm
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_45\bin\javaw.exe in eclipse.ini.
I have the same error. It might be because your PC was forced to shut down at night.
My solution was go to the path C:\Users\<find your user profile>\AppData\Local\javasharedresources and delete the file inside this folder
You just click on startup on eclipse folder and open the eclipce or right click on startup and click open with last javaw, then you can find solution.
This problem occure in the case, when you are using 64 bit OS on 32 bit motherboard.
Now, it can be resolved easly,
First uninstall 64 bit java and install 32 bit java.
and set environment variable with jdk path.
Related
Is it possible to specify the jvm that the eclipse installer will use? I'm getting the error "Version 1.7.0_67 of the JVM is not suitable for this product. Version: 1.8 or greater is required".
I want to install eclipse oxygen and I have jdk 8, but I don't want to mess with the PATH environment variable that is currently pointing to jre 7, because I fear it may confuse other programs. Is there any way to do this?
Update:
I tried creating an eclipse-inst.ini file as suggested and placed it in the same directory as the installer (note, I didn't edit anything, since there was no existing file).
Tried a number of options for the second line (of course not all at the same time like below):
-vm
C:/zIMC/imc-dev-1.8/jdk8/jre/bin/javaw.exe
C:/zIMC/imc-dev-1.8/jdk8/bin/javaw.exe
C:/zIMC/imc-dev-1.8/jdk8/bin/java.exe
C:/zIMC/imc-dev-1.8/jdk8/bin/
C:/zIMC/imc-dev-1.8/jdk8/jre/bin/server/jvm.dll
Also tried most of them with backslash instead. The last one is from the eclipse.ini of my old installation, which is using jdk7. None of them works, all still give exactly the same message then the installer is run.
I faced the same issue
Download zip version of eclipse,
Once deployed open text file at root folder eclipse.ini
Add the following lines:
-vm
C:/java/jdk1.8.0_144/jre/bin (put correct path for your jvm here)
I added the lines after --launcher.appendVmargs , but i am not sure if that makes any difference.
I'm trying to install Eclipse IDE Classic.
I've unzipped the folder and it's on my Desktop. I double click on the eclipse.exe file and I had a Java error so within the eclipse.ini file I changed my JDK location as follows:
-vm
C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe
Now, I get the following error:
Error: Could not create the Java Virtual Machine.
Error: A fatal exception has occurred. Program will exit.
My JDK is up to datem I've updated it and even tried a fresh install.
I've also tried other Eclipse IDE versions and searched the net for this problem yet I can't find a solution which works.
In my eclipse.ini file there is no space between the -vm and the directory of the vm. I remember reading something about this before, worth giving it a shot.
-vmC:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe
Thnaks Duncan Krebs, your solution worked for me!
I changed from
-vm C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_101\bin\javaw.exe
to
-vm
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_101\bin\javaw.exe
and it worked for me!
This is because your eclipse.ini is not correctly configured. Most likely it is because you are adding the param in the wrong place in the file here is an example. I'm not sure if you need a % for the space in program files I would suggest having a filepath to your jdk that does not have any spaces. Make sure the vm is specified before vm arguments otherwise you will get the error you are getting. Look here for an example to follow Eclipse INI Configuration towards the bottom of the page.
Eclipse was running fine yesterday (and has been since I installed it about a year ago). Now all the sudden I'm getting the following error on startup:
"A Java Runtime Environment (JRE) or Java Development Kit (JDK) must be available in order to run Eclipse. No Java virtual machine was found after searching the following locations:
C:\Program Files\eclipse\jre\bin\javaw.exe
javaw.exe in your current PATH"
I have not changed anyhing Eclipse/Java related on my machine but a Windows update was applied to my machine yesterday, so maybe that has something to do with it (but I don't see anything that would affect Java). I've looked at all the other posts about adding something to your PATH or adding the -vm option to the Eclipse ini (couldn't get this to work) or copying the jre folder to eclipse\jre (this worked but doesn't seem like a good long term solution). So I'm really trying to figure out how to get things back to the "default" setup without messing stuff up.
I'm running Windows 7, Eclipse Helios and Java 1.6.0_26.
Two ways to work around this .
Recommended way : In your eclipse.ini file make sure you are
pointing -vm to your jdk installation. More on this here. Make sure to add -vm before the -vmargs section.
Pass in the vm flag from command line. http://wiki.eclipse.org/FAQ_How_do_I_run_Eclipse%3F#Find_the_JVM
Note : Eclipse DOES NOT consult the JAVA_HOME environment variable.
Make sure both the Java version and Eclipse are belongs to same architecture.So install 64 bit java for 64 bit eclipse.
eclipse.ini:
--launcher.defaultAction
--launcher.XXMaxPermSize
256M
-showsplash
org.eclipse.platform
--launcher.XXMaxPermSize<br/>
256m
--launcher.defaultAction
openFile
-showsplash
org.eclipse.platform
-vm
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_21\jre\bin\server\jvm.dll<br/>
--launcher.XXMaxPermSize
256m
--launcher.defaultAction
openFile
-vmargs
-Dosgi.requiredJavaVersion=1.7
That worked for me. It doesnt have to be on the beginning, but surely it cant be at the end of the file.
In my case i had few things missing. I didnt install JDK and JRE of 64 bit while eclipse was of 64 bit version. Once done and JDK\bin path was set in PATH variable eclipse worked fine :)
Open eclipse.ini file besides eclipse.exe
paste
-vm
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_21\jre\bin\server\jvm.dll
//find it if you are having another JDK version.
on first line. And you are good to go.
I had same problem after updating java.
Then I paste
-vm
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\javaw.exe
to show the path of javaw.exe in eclipse.ini file.
Hope this will help you.
After setting Java Path, if you are not able to open your eclipse do below steps:
Go to your Eclipse Folder where you have extracted your eclipse.
Open Eclipse file in notepad (by default it will open on notepad)
Enter two lines
-vm
C:/Program Files/Java/jdk-11.0.2/bin/javaw.exe
jdk-11.0.2 ,It should be your Java Version, which you will get by the above location.
I had the same problem. I my case it was a program i've install that had destroyed the PATH env variable.
so check your PATH environment variable.
First
check if you have both java 32 and 64 bit install then
Setting Path on Windows
Windows 8
Drag the Mouse pointer to the Right bottom corner of the screen
Click on the Search icon and type: Control Panel
Click on -> Control Panel -> System -> Advanced
Click on Environment Variables, under System Variables, find PATH, and click on it.
In the Edit windows, modify PATH by adding the location of the class to the value for PATH, Or simply make sure that the variable name is in ALL CAPS
If you do not have the item PATH, you may select to add a new variable and add PATH as the name and the location of the class as the value.
Close the window.
Reopen Command prompt window, and run your java code.
Via Puppet ATG installation Centos.
ERROR:
No Java virtual machine could be found from your PATH
SOLUTION:
Declear variable :
$java_home="/opt/oracle/product/java/jdk1.8.0_45/bin"
Add This "{$java_home}" Java Exec
require common, java
Exec {
path => [ "${java_home}", "/usr/bin", "/bin", "/usr/sbin", "${temp_directory}"]
}
On Centos 7 I fixed this problem (after a big yum upgrade) by changing my setting for vm in:
~/eclipse/java-oxygen/eclipse/eclipse.ini
to:
-vm
/etc/alternatives/jre/bin
(which will always point to the latest installed java)
If Eclipse isn't finding your JRE/JDK or finding the wrong version, add the following two lines to the beginning of your eclipse.ini file:
-vm
[your-path-to-java-executable]
Try downloading and installing 32-bit version of Java, and then setting the path :)
Yeah it happend to me right now. Go to Oracle site, and search for Java SDK. Make sure you use the same architeture (x86, x64) of Eclipse.
This happened to me also. And I found the javaw.exe in C:\Windows\System32 got deleted after the windows update. Copied one more time and Eclipse started all fine.
Chek os,eclipse,and java whether it is 32 or 64 bit
you can also copy your JRE folder to eclipse directory and it will work corectly
The problem occurred on my machine due to Java version got updated(66 from 60). Pay special attention to it. As said above would like to add
In this file eclipse.ini, which is available where you have installed eclipse search for the line below -vm example
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_66\bin
now try to open this location, in case you are not able to open, that means there is some problem. In my case the version installed was jre1.8.0_60 . So there was a small difference which may not noticeable(66 instead of 60). Update it you will be able to open.
I came across same issue y'day, with PATH etc configured correctly.
It can be opened from command line, just now working by a double click.
And it was working now, by just "Run as administrator" :)
Some time this happens when your Java folder get updated.
Open Eclipse folder and search file eclipse.ini.
Open the eclipse.ini file and check whether jre version is same as jre available in your java folder.
I faced same problem when my jre got changed from jre1.8.0_101 to jre1.8.0_111.
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_101\bin
to
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_111\bin
In my case the problem was that the path was enclosed in quotation marks ("):
-vm
"C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_25\bin"
Removing them fixed the problem:
-vm
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_25\bin
My solution is Include JDK's "bin" Directory in the PATH
To edit the PATH environment variable in Windows 7/8/10:
Launch "Control Panel" ⇒ (Optional) System and Security ⇒ System ⇒ Click "Advanced system settings" on the left pane.
Switch to "Advanced" tab ⇒ Push "Environment Variables" button.
Under "System Variables" (the bottom pane), scroll down to select "Path" ⇒ Click "Edit...".
Copy the JDK bin directory from JAVA folder and paste to "Edit..."
you should change the jdk path in eclipse.ini here:
/Users/you_username/eclipse/jee-photon/Eclipse.app/Contents/Eclipse/eclipse.ini
after you should restart eclipse :)
could not open C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\lib\i386\jvm.cfg
is the error coming when i am trying to start eclipse ide.
my C:\Program Files has
jdk1.6.0_14
jdk1.6.0_17
jre6
folders.
path is set to
PATH: C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_17\bin
what is the problem
i have seen this link but it is not solving my problem
can't find JRE in the JDK
I had similar problem on a Windows machine. I had moved my Java directory from inside "Program Files" (the space in the directory name was giving me trouble) over to c:\
I set all my PATH variables to the new location, restarted the machine and thought that would be enough. Nope
java -- version
Error: could not open `C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_66\lib\i386\jvm.cfg
This solution came from the good folks over at coderanch
Start regedit (just type "regedit" into the Run program) and work your way down to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SOFTWARE > JavaSoft
There you will find several different java directories
Java Development Kit
Java Plug-in
Java Runtime Environment
Java Update
Java Web Start
In each directory you'll find different directories for the different version of java (esp. Java Web Start). Open each and every one and you'll see that your old path is still listed. Double click the Name (left column) of the listing and manually type in the new path.
Open a new terminal and type in Java - version and you should be fine.
This problem can show up if you initially install Java in the default location (C:\Program Files) and then later re-install into another location.
The default installation copies java.exe, javaw.exe and javaws.exe to C:\Windows\System32. If you are in this situation and delete these files it will likely solve your issue.
(Thanks to Jay: http://jaykhimani.blogspot.com/2012/09/error-could-not-open-cprogram.html)
Problem: Eclipse Neon error: "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0xx.xx\jvm.cfg"
Solution Win7 Pro: System Properties > Enviorment Variables > System Variables > Path > Edit > #make sure the current JAVA directory appears first in the path if more than 1 JAVA directory exist.
In the path that follows, I moved "C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath" behind the current directory "C:\Program Files\Java\jdk\bin;C:\Program Files\Java\jre\bin" > save
Path
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk\bin;C:\Program Files\Java\jre\bin;C:\apache-maven-3.5.0\bin;C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath
I also had this problem and was having trouble finding a solution, but now I did!
If you uninstall your current running jre version and then install higher one you are good to go.
I was using jre1.6 when I had this problem but after installing 1.7 it was solved!
I recently got the same problem on my Windows 7. The issue was that two different paths were specified for Java in the path environment variable. This can be checked as follows.
On the command prompt, run the following command:
> where java
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Oracle\Java\javapath\java.exe <br/>
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_192\bin\java.exe
The first one was the cause of the issue and removed it from the path.
Eclipse is working now without re-installation.
Note: The environment vars have been as follows always:
JAVA_HOME=C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_192
JRE_HOME=C:\ProgramFiles\Java\jdk1.8.0_192\jre
The problem is that your eclipse cant find jre.Just copy and paste your jre folder into eclipse folder and then start eclipse.Delete environment variable.
What worked for me was to go back to the Java webpage and download the Java jre instead of the jdk, since that is what the stupid computer is now looking for. Then open the C: Program Files>Java and make sure you see jre7 instead of jdk.
RS
Have a simpler solution:
Check your PATH. Most likely it is referring to incorrect java.exe. This started happening to me when I installed OS patch. In process of checkpoint etc, PATH got modified. Once I corrected it (using Environment Variables...), it worked immediately.
Try putting below line in your eclipse/STS -STS.ini file
-vm
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_121(your JDK version)\bin\javaw.exe
Put it at the top of the file.
Most probably it will work.
Sometimes putting javaw.exe in eclipse folder also work (where eclipse.exe is there)
This is an old post, but what solved my solution was editing the `eclispe.ini' file to include the correct path to the JDK.
Building off of what Lars answered, I did reinstall Java, so that may have been the source of the issue. Reglardless, this is the solution that worked for me. I did not have to delete any files from C:\windows\system32, however. I merely told eclipse to look in the new Java installation directory.
These docs indicated I needed to specify the path to the VM:
-vm
C:\Java\jdk1.7.0_25\bin\javaw.exe
This problem mainly occurs when we install new jre or jre gets updated automatically since jdk version and jre version are different and path variable i.e. JAVA_HOME contains jdk path with version included in it . Eclipse might be using that to generate the jre path name for the said file.
I did workaround i.e. changed name of jre folder to the older version e.g.
jre1.8.0_191 is after installing update and
jre1.8.0_60 was before update.
I renamed jre1.8.0_191 with jre1.8.0_60 to solve the issue
I had faced similar problem. Environment variable path problem
JAVA_HOME=C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_192
Set the Environment variable after going
Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\System and select Advanced System Settings then set Environment Variables
In System Variables add a new variable JAVA_HOME and variable value = C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_192, the path of the jdk file in your system.
and %JAVA_HOME%\bin in the path of the system variables.
Hopefully the problem will solve.
After doing this It works fine for me.
I recently uninstalled and then reinstalled Java on my machine and ever since, Eclipse just does not start up. I find this weird, because I uninstalled a different version of Java from the one that I use. I modified the eclipse.ini file, by adding the following:
-vm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.5.0_15\bin\javaw.exe
This made no difference. I then tried to reset the JAVA_HOME variable and I tried both these things again, after reinstalling (well, unzipping) Eclipse again. None of this made any difference, which is why I'm posting this question. Can someone help me out here?
You need to make sure that the path to javaw.exe is in %PATH% environment variable. Basically:
%PATH% = %PATH%;c:\path\to\jre\bin
You can configure this in the environment variables configuration and you can verify this by opening a command prompt and test if java is recognized as a command from inside an arbitrary path.
The %JAVA_HOME% should by the way point to the JDK's /bin folder, not the one of the JRE. Regardless, this environment variable is ignored by Eclipse since it comes with its own compiler.
I uninstalled all the versions of Java I had installed and installed them again. I also deleted Eclipse and downloaded that again. Following this, I edited the eclipse.ini file to include the path the javaw.exe, as I mentioned in the question. Everything works fine now.