Error: "The system cannot find the file "C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath\java.exe"

[Arc]

Hello, I've tried to set up a (modded) Minecraft server. I've done this in the past as well (last one I did was for 1.18 and it worked), and I usually do it by following the steps from "The Breakdown" Youtube channel (in this case this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MO06XrLZxGI). Altough I always get an error at some point, it usually is towards the end when others have to join the server and I did always manage to fix the issue somehow. This time however, I got an unexpected error to which I couldn't find a solution myself or online.

After downloading "installing forge-1.19.3-44.1.23-installer.jar" from the Forge website, I've installed the client to the folder with the path that ends with "\AppData\Roaming\.minecraft". Then, I've installed the server to an empty folder on Desktop. After opening the run.bat file, I get the following message: "The system cannot find the file "C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath\java.exe"

I have Java folders both on my Program Files (jdk-17) and Program Files(x86) (jre1.8.0_361) but none on the ProgramData. When I try to install jdk-17 it doesn't give me the option to install there, as it is a hidden folder.

I've tried the following methods already:

• updated Java (before starting the whole process & whilst trying to troubleshoot)
• uninstalled jdk and reinstalled it (I've kept jre because I vaguely remember that it was painful to download it)
• checked if the client installation works/minecraft forge 19.3 runs 

 

As mentioned usually I somehow manage to make the server work, but this time I'm at a total loss. I would be very grateful for some insight and help in finding the solution to this problem. Thank you very much in advance!

 

Edit: this is what the run.at file looks like:

@echo off
REM Forge requires a configured set of both JVM and program arguments.
REM Add custom JVM arguments to the user_jvm_args.txt
REM Add custom program arguments {such as nogui} to this file in the next line before the %* or
REM  pass them to this script directly
java @user_jvm_args.txt @libraries/net/minecraftforge/forge/1.19.3-44.1.23/win_args.txt %*
pause

 

 

TLDR; I try to execute the run.bat file for the first time for a Minecraft server, and get the "The system cannot find the file "C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath\java.exe" error.

 

Edited March 30, 2023 by Arc

[Hipposgrumm]

You must have java under there in your PATH. Try changing the java PATH (look it up because I don't know how off the top of my head).

[Arc]

Hi, thanks for the quick reply!

That's definitely the source of the problem, I've edited the "C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath" path to "C:\ProgramFiles\Java\jdk-17" by looking at this guide: https://www.java.com/en/download/help/path.html, but now I only get an "Press any key to continue..." message (i.e. the "path should be X" error doesn't show up anymore)

In case it's something much easier and I'm overcomplicating things, here is a screenshot of my PATH enviroment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v0PbGgHK0WmyNOl074cN0mF8UR_AfcKv/view?usp=share_link

I'm still at phase of trying things out, and I assume I'll have to restart at some point, but I don't have time to continue for today. I'll update once I continue and find the solution or need further help.

Thank you again for the suggestion!

 

[warjort]

Isn't there a space in "Program Files"?

[Arc]

Hi  @warjort, if I understood your question correctly, I do have jdk17 on my Program files (C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-17) and jre 1.8 in Program files(x86) (C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_341). As for Disk Space, I have 5GB (I swear I had 10GB before starting this server adventure). If I understood your question wrong, please tell me so I can give accurate infromation.

I have tried:

• restarting/ turning off and on my laptop,
• installing forge 1.19.2 just to see if it makes any difference (it only takes (much) longer for the "Press any key to continue..." text, older servers type out the .bat file and don't do anything)

I honestly feel very stupid because I feel like it will end up being something very simple, and really appreciate any suggestions/feedback.

 

Edit: added the forge installer log as suggested by the support forum sticky post, don't know if it would help: https://github.com/Arca333/Minecraft

Edited March 31, 2023 by Arc
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[warjort]

Just replace where it says "java" in your run.bat with

"C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-17\bin\java.exe"

or wherever the java17 executable is located.

That way you know exactly which java it is using.

The quotes are important because there is a space in the path.

Edited March 31, 2023 by warjort

[Arc]

It works!

 

When I edited and tried to run the program, it gave different errors. For testing, I tried to run "java -version", only to realize I have the same problem as the forge file. After deleting every trace of Java on my computer and reinstalling it, jdk17 and the jarfix for good measure, it finally works again! 

Thank you so much for your help, I couldn't have done it without it!

 

For prosperity's sake I'll write down how I resolved it (For Windows 10):

1. Open Control Panel (can be written on the search bar)
2. Programs > Uninstall a program
3. Delete EVERY java program
4. reinstall Java (https://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp, for me downloading the Windows Online version worked) and run it
5. Download jdk17 (https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/#jdk20-windows, x64 Installer) and run it
6. Download jarfix (https://johann.loefflmann.net/downloads/jarfix.exe) and run it 

 

and that did it for me! I hope anyone who comes across the same issue manages to fix the problem with these steps.

 

Thank you again @warjort and @Hipposgrumm for your help

[Hipposgrumm]

20 minutes ago, Arc said:

• Programs > Uninstall a program
• Delete EVERY java program

Just to be clear, I'm pretty sure you mean all versions of Java and not everything that uses Java.