Unable to install forge

[OnlyXiaaa]

I have been getting this error every time I try to install forge: "unable to find valid certification path to requested target"

I have the latest java 17 version, yet this has still been happening. 

[XanderXero]

I think you're using a java version too late. Try using java 8 and see how that works.

[OnlyXiaaa]

Tried it and still does the same thing. The funny thing is if I went to add a new installation in Minecraft launcher, it shows up, but not the icon. Also when I try to play on that installation it says "unexpected error" or "game crashed" 

[ChampionAsh5357]

In order to root out one of the more common issues, we'll need to see your hosts file. Here's the steps to getting this file.

1) Press the Win + R key on your keyboard.

2) Paste the following into the prompt that opens: 'notepad %windir%\system32\drivers\etc\hosts' (/etc/hosts on Unix systems)

3) Use Ctrl+A to select everything in the file, then Ctrl+C into the textbox to post to this thread.

[OnlyXiaaa]

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Edited March 31 by OnlyXiaaa