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Questions tagged [jre]

The Java Runtime Environment, comprising of the Java Virtual Machine and standard Java APIs.

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What's the fitting Java Runtime for files compiled by JDK 12.0.1?

I have just updated my JDK to version 12.0.1. Compiling works like a charm, but I cannot run the files anymore. However, I couldn't find a fitting JRE (like JRE 12 or so). As it seems, there is no ...
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installing SubVersion on Linux

I want to install Subversion Edge on Linux. I've downloaded CollabNetSubversionEdge-1.3.3_linux-x86.tar.gz from here and I'm following the instruction from here When I execute bin/csvn start on the ...
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Unable to install Java Runtime Environment (ver 7 update 65)

Background: I am trying to setup PyDev on Eclipse Luna. I have managed to download and installed Eclipse Luna. But on start up, it said I need to download and install latest Java Runtime Environment. ...
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What is the latest Java JRE1.8 that you can install out-of-box on WinXP?

In the past Java JRE 1.8 could not be installed on WinXp. The error message was: the procedure entry point RegDeleteKeyExA could not be located in the dynamic link library ADVAPI32.dll I read ...
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Doesn't exists Java JRE 17?

I need the java JRE v17 but I cannot find it. Looking into https://www.java.com I can find only Java JRE v8 only. Looking in https://www.oracle.com/it/java I can find JDK 17 but not its JRE. What I'm ...
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Cannot delete jar from lib/ext folder

I've added a jar in the extension folder of my JRE (lib/ext) in order to provide an extension code to my applications. Now I want to delete this jar, but I cannot. The error message says: Cannot ...
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Are Java libraries shared in memory between processes?

On Linux when two processes (programs) use the same native .so library it is loaded only once. The memory that contains the machine code is shared between processes as read-only so it doesn't have to ...
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Subversion Edge (CSVNConsole) Not Accessible After Upgrading JAVA JRE to Version 8U371

I upgraded JAVA JRE to v8u371 from v8u121 and confirmed both Subversion Edge and Subversion Server services are running. SVN commit completed successfully. However, the CSVNConsole (https: on port ...
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Double click on jar file dosen't work (turn .jar to .exe)

I am trying to turn my java program into an .exe. With the help of IntelliJ IDEA I created a .jar file and I'm able to run it from my os cmd with java -jar and it works great. When I double click the ....
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Upgrade to java 1.7 in eclipse on mac

I'm sort of a beginner with eclipse but I want to update the libraries or build path or whatever to java 1.7 from java 1.6 and I can't figure it out. I'm a computer science student at the university ...
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What is java virtual machine and what does it have to do with Java?

I was trying to install eclipse on my Macbook Air. When I run the installer I get this message There seems no official page dedicated to JVM like other Apps. When I search "install jvm" I ...
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How do I uninstall Java7 from macOs

After April 2015, Oracle will no longer post updates of Java SE 7 to its public download sites. I am inclined to remove Java 1.7 and the JDK permanently from my Mac, if only I knew how to accomplish ...
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finding location java_home in Windows 10

I need help finding the location of my java_home/bin, or if it even exists. If it doesn't, what more do I need to install? I am following some installation directions, and one of the steps says: ...
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JRE Keystore - Can't import certificate in user keystore (wrong password)

I have an issue while importing certificate in users keystore for Java. (in appdata\LocalLow\Sun\Java\Deployment\Security). I already have made scripts to add certificates to the "machine" ...
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Run java application with OpenJDK

I am trying to run this application on my machine (Windows 11). I installed the latest version of OpenJDK from here. In my command line I can write > java -version openjdk version "17.0.2"...
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Raritan Dominion DKX2-464 shows "No video from target server" on remote access

I have bought a used KVM Raritan Dominion KX2-464 device (with firmware 2.7.0.5.2183). Is is out of the support duration. I can connect PCs over CIM devices and can see the screen image, when I ...
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How to overcome "jni error has occurred" after Minecraft and Java update in Windows 10?

I updated from Minecraft 1.16.2 to the latest version of Minecraft at this time which is 1.18.1, opened the Minecraft Launcher client, selected "Latest release 1.18.1" from the drop down, ...
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How to install Open JRE in RHEL 8.3 without registration

When I try to install packages to RHEL 8.3, I see : Updating Subscription Management repositories. Unable to read consumer identity. This system is not registered to Red Hat Subscription Management. ...
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Problems launching java programs in Windows Command Line after Java Update 281

After updating Java 8 (update 281) yesterday (2021-02-15) I could no longer use the Single-File Launch in the Windows Command Line. Prior to this I had no problems using this feature but now I get the ...
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How do I run a program in Ubuntu using Wine that requires JRE?

I have an application that requires JRE to run on Windows. I have now migrated to Ubuntu and am trying to run the same application using WINE. However I get the error: "No Java Found". Any ideas how ...
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Java (jre) doesn't work anymore, even eclipse won't startup

I have tried to change my java version.I wanted version 14.0.1. There is a version 1.8.0.145, it's still there in a dir in program files. But now, when type java -version in cmd, it's looking for '...
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Java (JRE 1.7.45) not working Internet Explorer 11 and webtop 6.7 applets

I can't get Java to work on IE 11 for an intranet site (Documentum Webtop 6.7), so far I've: Enable Java in browser in Java Control Panel. Set security to medium in Java Control Panel. On user tab ...
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DbVisualizer Error "No JVM could be found .." and "please define EXE4J_JAVA_HOME"

On this download page i downloaded dbvisualizer.zip and unpacked it to a folder. Starting the dbvis.exe i get this error: No JVM could be found in your system. Please define EXE4J_JAVA_HOME to ...
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Is it safe to delete Java folders from C:\Users\(Username)\AppData\LocalLow\Sun\Java

I am using a Windows 7 64-bit PC. I have many folders in C:\Users\(Username)\AppData\LocalLow\Sun\Java with names of older Java versions like: jdk1.7.0_21_x64 jre1.7.0_45 jre1.7.0_25 These folders ...
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What JREs are available for end-users after Java SE 8 on Windows?

Historically it's always been possible to obtain the JRE from Sun and then Oracle. But ever since Java SE 9, Oracle has only provided updates for version 8. When I build a program on a later JDK in ...
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JVM Failed to start while installing java

I installed java, and then realized that it was the wrong version, so I tried reinstall Java, but mid installation it said "JVM Failed to start". I tried to install JDK 1.8.0_221. Any help would be ...
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I can not start a .jar-file by double-clicking, only from command-line in Windows

I have a Java application in a .jar-file. I can start it by typing java -jar myapp.jar and the application starts, but if I double-click on the .jar-file, nothing happens. What can be wrong? How can I ...
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Tomcat started / stopped with error, return code 1

" Make sure you have java JDK or JRE installed and the required ports are free Check the ""/xampp/tomcat/logs"folder for more information " Tell me in detail plz.
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Java 7 update 25 applet error: "Error. Click for details"

I'm unable to get any applets to work in any browser. I am 99% sure that this error happened after updating Java 7 runtime to update 25 (on OSX Mountain Lion). Some more detail on my problem: this ...
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Java Runtime Environment (JRE) not found (linux ubuntu)

I just install java following the easy to follow guide: https://www.java.com/en/download/help/linux_x64_install.xml. So by step I: 1) Downloaded jre-8u221-linux-x64(1).tar.gz from my browser (...
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Bundeling jre with java Swing app on Launch4j

I am on Ubuntu 16.04 and I'm trying to bundle the jre path with my java app in launch4j so that the app can run anywhere without the need of java. But as I run the .exe file of the app on another ...
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64 bit java is installed in C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Oracle\Java

I am trying to install JRE 8 64 bit on windows server 2012 r2 but it is getting installed in C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Oracle\Java. How do I checked: click on windows=>java=>right click=> ...
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SQL Developer Can't locate Java on Mac OS

I have downloaded Oracle SQL Developer and when I attempt to run it i get the following message: These are the java settings on my computer: java -version: java version "12.0.1" 2019-04-16 "/Library/...
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JavaFX Application (JDK and JRE 8) Issue Greenfoot Ubuntu 18.04

I recently installed JRE 8 and JDK 8 to use Greenfoot in Ubuntu 18.04. I know the majority of my Java install works (I can write code in atom and run it with scripts). However, when I try to launch ...
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How to uninstall Java SE from the command line

Oracle states that the Java SE installer is built using MSI, but the help page, rather unhelpfully doesn't list uninstall options. I need to do a command line uninstall, and I can't figure out or ...
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DocFetcher can't run because it is missing java even though openJDK is installed

Problem: I'm trying to run DocFetcher. But I do have it installed: What do?
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Installing Jre 8 on Ubuntu

So I am trying to install Java Runtime 8 on Ubuntu Linux 14.04. I managed to get OpenJDK 7 using apt-get but I don’t see any JDK 8. I tried to download Oracle's Jre 8 .tar.gz file and I extracted it ...
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Trying to download eclipse on new computer. Error JRE missing, can't open file

Java is in C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_201 When I try to run the eclipse download (https://www.eclipse.org/downloads/) the browser in the picture pops up. The fixes I have come across deal ...
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Installing JRE from .tar.gz

I am following the following instructions https://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/technotes/guides/install/linux_jre.html#CFHIEGAA to install JRE 9. I downloaded the .tar.gz file moved it to the /usr/ ...
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How to create an .exe installer for a Java application?

I am in doubt of which tools select for the job. I have a Java application composed of a few JAR files (a main .JAR plus libraries) and miscellaneous other files and I'd like to bundle it into a ...
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How can I uninstall Java 7 Update 5 when I don't have the "jre1.7.0_05-c.msi" file?

Whenever I try to update to the latest version of Java, an installation of Java 7 Update 5 is detected and then I'm asked for the file, jre1.7.0_05-c.msi, which I don't have, so then the installation ...
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Eclipse incompatible java versions - is it safe to install multiple JRE versions?

I installed WindowBuilder in Eclipse Oxygen.3a Release (4.7.3a) Build id: 20180405-1200 OS: Linux, v.4.15.0-20-generic, x86_64 / gtk 3.22.30 and getting an error: Eclipse is running under 0, but ...
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Download link for JDK & jre 64 bit [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Windows 7 64-bit and Java JDK download I want to do download jdk 64bit (last update) for Windows and Linux but I can`t download it from oracle.com It says Forbidden Who can ...
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Can not open ".jar" file in windows 8

I downloaded a jar application named Need for speed most wanted. I double clicked on the jar file icon, however it did not execute. I checked I have jre installed in my windows 8 (64 bit) machine in ...
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Can I Use Java in the Terminal Without Installing It?

I want to know if there is a way to use commands that require Java (since I'm an Android developer), like the ./gradlew command, without installing the JRE on macOS. Is it possible to do this
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Allowing unsigned Java applications on all sites

Java stopped running unsigned applications one day. Your security settings have blocked an untrusted application from running. The documentation states that I can add a site to an exception list ...
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Cannot uninstall java on Mac

I want to downgrade from java 9 to java 8 on my mac (MacOSX High Sierra (Version 10.13.2)) I find the same instructions regarding how to do this everywere everywhere (including on the java site): ...
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Internet Explorer Error Message When Running Applet

When I trying to run an applet on Internet Explorer 11 release, I am getting an error message as shown in the enclosed screenshot. How can I resolve this?
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How can I launch keytool.exe through a batch script?

For various reasons, I want to make a batch script that can launch keytool.exe from either JRE or JDK. I thought this would be rather simple, but it has proven to be rather difficult. Here are some of ...
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Strange files shows up in my /home when Ubuntu starts

Recently, I've noticed some strange files showing up in my /home directory every time when I turn on/restart my computer. They just appears and the names means nothing, I can delet them as normal ...

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