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Wonhyuk Jang
Wonhyuk Jang
5,666 Points
Posted by Wonhyuk Jang
Wonhyuk Jang
5,666 Points

Eclipse error

Hi~!

I keep having error on my eclipse for more than 6 months.

I can't run the file as well as have the null pointer error.

Even though I have tried so many times to solve the problems,

I couldn't fix it. I not only have downloaded eclipse so may times

to restore my eclipse but also made so many workspaces.

Can somebody please help me restore my eclipse?

Do I have to delete all the Java SDK, eclipse that I have

downloaded, and workspaces and re-download everything?

Please help me~!

6 Answers

Nick Janes
Nick Janes
5,487 Points
Nick Janes
Nick Janes
5,487 Points

What exactly is the error you're having?

Wonhyuk Jang
Wonhyuk Jang
5,666 Points
Wonhyuk Jang
Wonhyuk Jang
5,666 Points

I have

  1. Failed java.lang.NullPointerException error 2.The specified JRE installation does not exist error Please help me~!
Nick Janes
Nick Janes
5,487 Points

I believe the problem you're having is that your'e using the standard JRE or no JRE at all and so you need to download the JDK which stands for Java Development Kit.

Nick Janes
Nick Janes
5,487 Points
Nick Janes
Nick Janes
5,487 Points

Make sure you have both the latest version of JDK. You can download it here: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk8-downloads-2133151.html scroll down and find the version for your system, hit the accept to agreements thing and download + install. Should work.

Wonhyuk Jang
Wonhyuk Jang
5,666 Points
Wonhyuk Jang
Wonhyuk Jang
5,666 Points

I was wondering do I have to delete all the Java SDK, eclipse and workspace which I have in my laptop

before I download the latest version?

Wonhyuk Jang
Wonhyuk Jang
5,666 Points
Wonhyuk Jang
Wonhyuk Jang
5,666 Points

Even I downloaded the file that you sent me a link, i still have a error.

It says that The specified JRE installation does not exist

Please help me~!

Thank you

Nick Janes
Nick Janes
5,487 Points
Nick Janes
Nick Janes
5,487 Points

Hmm. Try and install the latest JRE too? Hahaha I'm sorry I have no idea whats wrong and its hard to ensure you're doing it right since I'm only able to chat through the forums.