Windows cannot find Javaw.exe. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again

Hi, the main issue is that Windows can not find the java program in its Environment. So we need to add the exact path (e.g. "C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre8\bin") of Java program in the Environment Variable path. To do so please follow the steps given below:

1. Right click on My computer
2. Select Properties
3. Now click on the  "Advanced System Settings" link on the left side of the window.
4. Now in the system Properties window click on the "Environment Variable" button
5. Now you will see the window is divided into mainly two sections. In the lower section titled ad System variables, look for a value called path. If you find any just open and add a ";" after the line ending in the variable value section.
6. Now enter the path for the java program after the ";" in the value section

e.g. for java 1.6.x = C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre6\bin

           java 1.7.x = C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin

           java 1.8.x = C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre8\bin

Please note that the above examples are for default java installation locations. you may have a different path like if you have installed in D:\ or E:\ drive.

7. Once you put the correct path in the Environment variable. windows will be able to start the "javaw.exe" program from its correct location.

Thanks and Regards

-Sudipta Kr. Mazumdar

Hi Steve & Judy,

Thank you for reaching us out on Microsoft Community forums. I understand that after uninstalling the java you get an error message Windows cannot find Javaw.exe.

1)      Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?

2)      When do you get the error?

Follow the methods for troubleshooting steps.

Method 1:

I suggest you to re-install the java and check.

Refer to the link.

How do I manually download and install Java for my Windows computer?

http://java.com/en/download/help/windows\_manual\_download.xml

If the issue still persists after performing the above troubleshooting steps please reply us we will be happy to help you.

Thank you.

the instructions above worked for me.

the missing link for those not familiar with Java is that you need to check what value is appropriate for your machine by browsing to the "C:\Program Files (x86)\Java" location on your machine. The version on my machine for example is 1.5.0_13.

Presumably , if you can't find C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\ on your machine then the problem is you haven't got Java installed in the first place.

Sounds like you can help me... I tried deleting Java and re-installing... rebooted and recieved the same stupid msg... Windows cannot find Javaw.exe. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again... frustrating... argarske

I have followed the above steps and I still get the error message.

Please help!