Java -version will not update after SDK installation

Java -version will not update after SDK installation - java

I am having an issue launching Eclipse saying incorrect JVM version(1.5, needs 1.7+), I installed both Java 7 and 8 from the website but when checking the version in cmd, i am still seeing 1.5
java version "1.5.0_30"
Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.5.0_30-b03)
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.5.0_30-b03, mixed mode)
It was my understanding that when I install a newer jdk, this version would update. How can I manually update this?
My Java_Home variable is pointing to the newer jdk.
C:\Program Files (x86)\java\jdk1.7.0_79

check your PATH environment variable

Start eclipse with the -vm argument, followed by the address of the jvm you want to use.
This way, you'll be sure of the version you're using.
Example:
eclipse.exe -vm C:\_jde\Java\jdk1.8.0_45\bin\javaw.exe

I think you need to add your JAVA_HOME variable to path as well.
appending the JAVA_HOME like this should set java 7 to default in your system .
%JAVA_HOME%\bin;
or you can check this link to see how to set java.

It's most likely that your system variable is still having this. Please recheck your system variable.
Also, you have an option of setting your default JRE:
Open Eclipse.
Navigate to Window > Preferences > Java > Installed JREs
Set your default JRE

I face this issue whenever i switch between various Java versions. The solution is below:
Go to c:\Windows\system32
Delete java.exe, javaw.exe, javaws.exe files
Open the command prompt and check the java -version.
Hope this is helpful!

Related

Eclipse - how to disable update dynamic java source working set [duplicate]

I am trying to get my first taste of Android development using Eclipse. I ran into this problem when trying to run Eclipse, having installed version 4.2 only minutes ago.
After first trying to start Eclipse without any parameters to specify the Java VM, I got an error message saying it couldn't find a Java VM called javaw.exe inside the Eclipse folder, so I found where Java was installed and specified that location as the parameter in the shortcut's target. Now I get a different error, Java was started but returned exit code=13.
Similar questions seem to indicate that it's a 32-bit/64-bit conflict, but I'm 99% positive that I downloaded 64-bit versions of both Eclipse and Java (RE 7u5), which I chose because I have 64-bit Windows 7.
If anyone knows how to confirm that my Eclipse and Java are 64-bit,
that'd be appreciated.
If you think my problem is a different one, please help!
Please speak as plainly as you can, as I am totally new to Eclipse
and Java.
Shortcut Target: "C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\eclipse.exe" -vm "C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe"
Full error code...:
Java was started but returned exit code=13
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe
-Xms40m
-Xmx512m
-XX:MaxPermSize=256m
-jar C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\\plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.30v20120522-1813.jar
-os win32
-ws win32
-arch x86_64
-showsplash C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\\plugins\org.eclipse.platform_4.2.0.v201206081400\splash.bmp
-launcher C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\eclipse.exe
-name Eclipse
--launcher.library C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\\plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher.win32.win32.x86_64_1.1.200.v201205221813\eclipse_1503.dll
-startup C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\\plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.30v20120522-1813.jar
--launcher.overrideVmargs
-exitdata 1e30_5c
-vm C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe
-vmargs
-Xms40m
-Xmx512m
-XX:MaxPermSize=256m
-jar C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\\plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.30v20120522-1813.jar

Your version of Eclipse is 64-bit, based on the paths and filenames.
However, the version of Java that it's picking up is 32-bit, as indicated by where it is coming from, on this line:
-vm C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe
Program Files (x86) is the folder where 64-bit Windows places 32-bit programs.
Program Files is the folder where 64-bit Windows places 64-bit programs.
This can happen when a system has more than one JVM installed, as is often the case on Windows 64-bit (for example, the JRE download page uses the bit-ness of the browser to determine what bit-ness download to offer you, and many people use(d) 32-bit browsers even though they run 64-bit Windows).
The best way to fix this, assuming you do in fact have 64-bit JRE or JDK on your system, is to specify in eclipse.ini exactly which JVM you want it to use. The instructions are detailed in the Eclipse wiki page, but basically you have to specify the -vm option in the ini file - make sure to read the wiki page carefully as the format is very specific.
Specifying the JVM path in eclipse.ini is strongly recommended because doing so isolates Eclipse from any potential changes to your system PATH that some program installers might make (I'm talking to you, Oracle!).
Another option would be to download and use 32-bit Eclipse instead of 64-bit, but it's still strongly recommended to specify the path to the JVM in eclipse.ini.
Left for historical reference:
To check your version of Java, run
java -version
in a console (command prompt). On Windows 7 with 64-bit Java 6 I get:
java version "1.6.0_27"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.6.0_27-b07)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 20.2-b06, mixed mode)
Note the 3rd line, which shows that this is a 64-bit version.
On a 32-bit version you'll get something like:
Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 20.1-b02, mixed mode, sharing)
If you are on a 64-bit machine, then you can install the 64-bit JDK and uninstall the 32-bit one. For instance on Windows 10, just go to Settings and under Apps, you will find Java. Click on it and you will find all the different versions. Now you can select which one to uninstall.

I got this error and found that my PATH variable (on Windows) was probably changed. First in my PATH was this entry:
C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath
...and Eclipse ran "C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath\javaw" - which gave the error. I suspect that this is something that came along with an installation of Java 8.
I have several Java versions installed (6,7 and 8), so I removed that entry from the PATH and tried to restart Eclipse again, which worked fine.
If it's doesn't work for you, you'll need to upgrade your JDK (to the Java versions - 8 in this case).
Instructions on how to edit PATH variable

There are working combinations of OS, JDK and Eclipse bitness. In my case, I was using a 64-bit JDK with a 32-bit Eclipse on a 64-bit OS. After downgrading the JDK to 32-bit, Eclipse started working.
Use one of the following combinations.
32-bit OS, 32-bit JDK, 32-bit Eclipse (32-bit only)
64-bit OS, 32-bit JDK, 32-bit Eclipse
64-bit OS, 64-bit JDK, 64-bit Eclipse (64-bit only)

If you have recently installed Java 8 and uninstalled Java 7, install JDK 8 and retry.

For me the solution was to go into (on Windows 8.1):
System > Advanced system setting > Environment Variables
Under 'System variables' in the 'Path' variable there was the following first:
C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath;
I removed this and Eclipse worked again!

I had the same issue, Java was started but returned exit code=13.
My solution was to create an environment variable to Windows properties variable name = PATH variable value = C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_02\bin, not to C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin.
Next I added a line to file eclipse.ini → C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_02\bin\javaw.exe.
That worked for me.

The issue was fixed by doing the following steps.
Eclipse finds the JAVA executables from
'C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath'
The folder structure will contain shortcuts to the below executables,
i. java.exe
ii. javaw.exe
iii. javaws.exe
For me the executable paths were pointing to my Program Files(x86) (home for 32 bit applications) folder location
I corrected it to Program Files (which homes 64-bit applications) and the issue got resolved
Please find the screenshot for the same.

Adding vm argument to .ini file worked for me
-vm
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_65\bin\javaw.exe
Adding more details to this
for sts 3.9.18 release I was getting error Java was started but returned exit code=13 and for latest release same
issue just the returned exit code was 14. This was due to default java chosed was of 32 bit and this version of sts/eclipes is for 64 bits. resolved this by setting 64 bits version of java in STS.ini file as
-vm
C:\Progra~1\Java\jdk1.8.0_131\bin\javaw.exe
This is before vmargs parameters in the file.

The strangest fix ever. Look at your Eclipse path, and make sure you do not have strange characters (like !, #, and #). It worked for me.

Locate eclipse.ini:
Often at C:\Users\xxx\eclipse\jee-neon\eclipse, add
-vm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe
after
--launcher.appendVmargs

I uninstalled Java update 25, and the issue was solved.

A clean reinstall of the Java JDK did the trick in my case. I am running Eclipse 4.4 (Luna) like a charm now.

You have to go to the folder where eclipse is installed and then you have to change the eclipse.ini file.
You have to add
-vm
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_202\bin\javaw.exe
Your eclipse.ini file will look like the below screenshot

It turned out I only had the 32-bit Java runtime installed.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_45\
All Eclipse really wanted was for me to install the 64-bit Java runtime. <= SOLVED
Java SE Runtime Environment 8u45 jdk-8u45-windows-x64.exe
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre8-downloads-2133155.html
Confirm your installation by checking you now have this folder
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_45\

The solution is simple: Put the "eclipse" folder on "C:/Program Files". If it does not work, put it in "C:/Program Files (x86)".

I had this message when I had forgot to install the JDK.

The best answer here is too long. I cannot comment so I added my answer.
Go here:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
Download the latest SDK (of course for x64 if your computer is x64)
Install it
Now the party is finished, and it's time to work with Eclipse ;)

I had the same problem. I was using Windows 8 with a 64-bit OS. I just changed the path to Program Files (x86) and then it started work. I put this line in the eclipse.ini file:
-vm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe

Make sure you don't have special characters (%, $, #, etc.) at Eclipse path.

If you install a 64-bit Eclipse version on a PC with a 32-bit JRE this is guaranteed to occur.
So the solution is quite straightforward: You need to synchronise them by updating either one. This shall happen when downloading Oracle Fusion middleware and Eclipse expects a 32-bit environment while your JRE is 64-bit and your JAVA home is pointing to a 64-bit JDK.

Under system environment variables, make sure "C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath" is removed.
Under system environment variables, make sure "C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_131\bin" is added.

I had this issue. I installed Java 8 update 25 via Chrome, and therafter attempting to start Eclipse gave the mentioned error.
Uninstalled that update, and Eclipse works again.

I tried some of the solutions, but not worked for me.
Finally, I found another way, ...
Go to Environment Variables → System Variables
Set C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_02\bin\javaw.exe to the path in the system variables.
Try it. It worked for me...

I tried the following solution:
I created a shortcut of javaw.exe from path C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_71\bin and pasted it into the path C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath.
After that, I launched Eclipse, and it worked for me.

I also encountered the same issue. It turned out that the environment variable Path was pointing to an incorrect Java version.
Please check the environment variable and point it to the correct Java. For example:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.6.0_17\bin
To check the environment variable, go to:
Computer → properties → Advanced system settings → Advanced -> Environment variables

I have just solved the same issue upon setting up my Windows 8.1 PC. Exactly like #George Papatheodorou mentioned above (sorry I cannot add a comment), Eclipse and JRE must be both 64 bit or 32 bit.
However, it seems for Windows 8/8.1 environment, you are going to get 32-bit JRE by default (and I do not know where to change that default for the download), as explained here: http://java.com/en/download/faq/win8_faq.xml
I was using 64-bit Eclipse so there was a discrepancy. I then installed 32-bit Eclipse and everything works fine this time.
So before bothering changing any environment variables, check your JRE and Eclipse version.
Of course you can use 64-bit JRE with 64-bit Eclipse. Just make sure they match because Windows 8.1 will give you 32-bit by default.

I had a similar error after installing Java 8 on my Windows 7 system, 64 bit system.
Changing environment variables, etc. did not help. So I tried to remove the Java Update 8, but that too did not help. Downloading and installing the 64-bit version of Java 8 SDK fixed my problem. I hope this helps.

I had the same issue after I upgraded my JDK from 1.7 to 1.8. I'm using Eclipse 4.4 (Luna). The error is gone after I degrade JDK to 1.7.

Please check whether you have set two JAVA paths in the Environment Variable section. If you already installed two versions of the JDK, it might be, then double check you have put PATH for Java like below.
PATH --> C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath
and also
JAVA_HOME ---> C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_02\bin
If both are there, then this sort of error may occur.
If it's OK, then check in the ".ini" file the below area is OK or not.
Open ".ini" file and check
-VM path is C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_79\bin\
If not, please set it like that and run again.

It could be due to too little memory. You can modify the eclipse.ini file to increase the memory. Something like this might help you: FAQ How do I increase the heap size available to Eclipse?

trouble uninstalling java on win7 machine

I am trying to uninstall java through control panel-->uninstall, however when I run cmd and type java -version, I still obtain:
java -version
java version "1.7.0_07"
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0_07-b10)
Java Hotspot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 23.3-b01, mixed mode)
Thanks.

You should check your path from the command line.
I have multiple JDKs and JREs installed and if needed (for an old application), I change my path.
Go to your command like, type path and hit enter.
Also, in order to see the JAVA_HOME, type echo %JAVA_HOME% in your command line.
Check exactly which version of java is still installed on your system.
Then find it in the control panel and remove it.
Please provide feedback. The more extreme solutions would be:
Try another uninstaller such as revo uninstaller (I am not affiliated with them).
Remove the directory, also the entries in your environmental variables (path, etc).
Option 2 is the last solution and not the best.

Open cmd
C:> for %i in (javac.exe) do #echo. %~$PATH:i
If you have a JDK installed, the Path is displayed,
for example: C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_07\bin\javac.exe
You can remove them.
And you have to remove JAVA related system variables by going here
Start -> Computer -> System Properties -> Advanced system settings -> Environment Variables -> System variables -> PATH.

It seems you are having another java installed in your machine. Go to environment variable as said here then find out where your JAVA_HOME has been set and remove that installed java from your system.

Restart the windows system and check again.
prior to restart remove JAVA_HOME and PATH variable from system environment variables.
if still the problem persists that mean you have jre left with uninstalled. so,check properly and try to find it and uninstall it.

Eclipse Kepler, Java was Started but returned Exit code=13 [duplicate]

I am trying to get my first taste of Android development using Eclipse. I ran into this problem when trying to run Eclipse, having installed version 4.2 only minutes ago.
After first trying to start Eclipse without any parameters to specify the Java VM, I got an error message saying it couldn't find a Java VM called javaw.exe inside the Eclipse folder, so I found where Java was installed and specified that location as the parameter in the shortcut's target. Now I get a different error, Java was started but returned exit code=13.
Similar questions seem to indicate that it's a 32-bit/64-bit conflict, but I'm 99% positive that I downloaded 64-bit versions of both Eclipse and Java (RE 7u5), which I chose because I have 64-bit Windows 7.
If anyone knows how to confirm that my Eclipse and Java are 64-bit,
that'd be appreciated.
If you think my problem is a different one, please help!
Please speak as plainly as you can, as I am totally new to Eclipse
and Java.
Shortcut Target: "C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\eclipse.exe" -vm "C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe"
Full error code...:
Java was started but returned exit code=13
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe
-Xms40m
-Xmx512m
-XX:MaxPermSize=256m
-jar C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\\plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.30v20120522-1813.jar
-os win32
-ws win32
-arch x86_64
-showsplash C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\\plugins\org.eclipse.platform_4.2.0.v201206081400\splash.bmp
-launcher C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\eclipse.exe
-name Eclipse
--launcher.library C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\\plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher.win32.win32.x86_64_1.1.200.v201205221813\eclipse_1503.dll
-startup C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\\plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.30v20120522-1813.jar
--launcher.overrideVmargs
-exitdata 1e30_5c
-vm C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe
-vmargs
-Xms40m
-Xmx512m
-XX:MaxPermSize=256m
-jar C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\\plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.30v20120522-1813.jar

I got this error and found that my PATH variable (on Windows) was probably changed. First in my PATH was this entry:
C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath
...and Eclipse ran "C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath\javaw" - which gave the error. I suspect that this is something that came along with an installation of Java 8.
I have several Java versions installed (6,7 and 8), so I removed that entry from the PATH and tried to restart Eclipse again, which worked fine.
If it's doesn't work for you, you'll need to upgrade your JDK (to the Java versions - 8 in this case).
Instructions on how to edit PATH variable

There are working combinations of OS, JDK and Eclipse bitness. In my case, I was using a 64-bit JDK with a 32-bit Eclipse on a 64-bit OS. After downgrading the JDK to 32-bit, Eclipse started working.
Use one of the following combinations.
32-bit OS, 32-bit JDK, 32-bit Eclipse (32-bit only)
64-bit OS, 32-bit JDK, 32-bit Eclipse
64-bit OS, 64-bit JDK, 64-bit Eclipse (64-bit only)

If you have recently installed Java 8 and uninstalled Java 7, install JDK 8 and retry.

For me the solution was to go into (on Windows 8.1):
System > Advanced system setting > Environment Variables
Under 'System variables' in the 'Path' variable there was the following first:
C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath;
I removed this and Eclipse worked again!

I had the same issue, Java was started but returned exit code=13.
My solution was to create an environment variable to Windows properties variable name = PATH variable value = C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_02\bin, not to C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin.
Next I added a line to file eclipse.ini → C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_02\bin\javaw.exe.
That worked for me.

The issue was fixed by doing the following steps.
Eclipse finds the JAVA executables from
'C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath'
The folder structure will contain shortcuts to the below executables,
i. java.exe
ii. javaw.exe
iii. javaws.exe
For me the executable paths were pointing to my Program Files(x86) (home for 32 bit applications) folder location
I corrected it to Program Files (which homes 64-bit applications) and the issue got resolved
Please find the screenshot for the same.

Adding vm argument to .ini file worked for me
-vm
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_65\bin\javaw.exe
Adding more details to this
for sts 3.9.18 release I was getting error Java was started but returned exit code=13 and for latest release same
issue just the returned exit code was 14. This was due to default java chosed was of 32 bit and this version of sts/eclipes is for 64 bits. resolved this by setting 64 bits version of java in STS.ini file as
-vm
C:\Progra~1\Java\jdk1.8.0_131\bin\javaw.exe
This is before vmargs parameters in the file.

The strangest fix ever. Look at your Eclipse path, and make sure you do not have strange characters (like !, #, and #). It worked for me.

Locate eclipse.ini:
Often at C:\Users\xxx\eclipse\jee-neon\eclipse, add
-vm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe
after
--launcher.appendVmargs

I uninstalled Java update 25, and the issue was solved.

A clean reinstall of the Java JDK did the trick in my case. I am running Eclipse 4.4 (Luna) like a charm now.

You have to go to the folder where eclipse is installed and then you have to change the eclipse.ini file.
You have to add
-vm
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_202\bin\javaw.exe
Your eclipse.ini file will look like the below screenshot

It turned out I only had the 32-bit Java runtime installed.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_45\
All Eclipse really wanted was for me to install the 64-bit Java runtime. <= SOLVED
Java SE Runtime Environment 8u45 jdk-8u45-windows-x64.exe
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre8-downloads-2133155.html
Confirm your installation by checking you now have this folder
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_45\

The solution is simple: Put the "eclipse" folder on "C:/Program Files". If it does not work, put it in "C:/Program Files (x86)".

I had this message when I had forgot to install the JDK.

The best answer here is too long. I cannot comment so I added my answer.
Go here:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
Download the latest SDK (of course for x64 if your computer is x64)
Install it
Now the party is finished, and it's time to work with Eclipse ;)

I had the same problem. I was using Windows 8 with a 64-bit OS. I just changed the path to Program Files (x86) and then it started work. I put this line in the eclipse.ini file:
-vm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe

Make sure you don't have special characters (%, $, #, etc.) at Eclipse path.

If you install a 64-bit Eclipse version on a PC with a 32-bit JRE this is guaranteed to occur.
So the solution is quite straightforward: You need to synchronise them by updating either one. This shall happen when downloading Oracle Fusion middleware and Eclipse expects a 32-bit environment while your JRE is 64-bit and your JAVA home is pointing to a 64-bit JDK.

Under system environment variables, make sure "C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath" is removed.
Under system environment variables, make sure "C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_131\bin" is added.

I had this issue. I installed Java 8 update 25 via Chrome, and therafter attempting to start Eclipse gave the mentioned error.
Uninstalled that update, and Eclipse works again.

I tried some of the solutions, but not worked for me.
Finally, I found another way, ...
Go to Environment Variables → System Variables
Set C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_02\bin\javaw.exe to the path in the system variables.
Try it. It worked for me...

I tried the following solution:
I created a shortcut of javaw.exe from path C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_71\bin and pasted it into the path C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath.
After that, I launched Eclipse, and it worked for me.

I also encountered the same issue. It turned out that the environment variable Path was pointing to an incorrect Java version.
Please check the environment variable and point it to the correct Java. For example:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.6.0_17\bin
To check the environment variable, go to:
Computer → properties → Advanced system settings → Advanced -> Environment variables

I have just solved the same issue upon setting up my Windows 8.1 PC. Exactly like #George Papatheodorou mentioned above (sorry I cannot add a comment), Eclipse and JRE must be both 64 bit or 32 bit.
However, it seems for Windows 8/8.1 environment, you are going to get 32-bit JRE by default (and I do not know where to change that default for the download), as explained here: http://java.com/en/download/faq/win8_faq.xml
I was using 64-bit Eclipse so there was a discrepancy. I then installed 32-bit Eclipse and everything works fine this time.
So before bothering changing any environment variables, check your JRE and Eclipse version.
Of course you can use 64-bit JRE with 64-bit Eclipse. Just make sure they match because Windows 8.1 will give you 32-bit by default.

I had a similar error after installing Java 8 on my Windows 7 system, 64 bit system.
Changing environment variables, etc. did not help. So I tried to remove the Java Update 8, but that too did not help. Downloading and installing the 64-bit version of Java 8 SDK fixed my problem. I hope this helps.

I had the same issue after I upgraded my JDK from 1.7 to 1.8. I'm using Eclipse 4.4 (Luna). The error is gone after I degrade JDK to 1.7.

Please check whether you have set two JAVA paths in the Environment Variable section. If you already installed two versions of the JDK, it might be, then double check you have put PATH for Java like below.
PATH --> C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath
and also
JAVA_HOME ---> C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_02\bin
If both are there, then this sort of error may occur.
If it's OK, then check in the ".ini" file the below area is OK or not.
Open ".ini" file and check
-VM path is C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_79\bin\
If not, please set it like that and run again.

It could be due to too little memory. You can modify the eclipse.ini file to increase the memory. Something like this might help you: FAQ How do I increase the heap size available to Eclipse?

Problems setting the JAVA_HOME variable

So I just downloaded Android Studio, and am trying to set the JAVA_HOME variable so I can run it. I'm using windows 8 and have followed all the instructions I've been able to find to no avail... went to advanced system settings > environment variables and then set the JAVA_HOME variable with the value containing my path to jre7. I've double checked the path a million times, I don't see anything wrong with it(C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7). I know the variable name is right, and I know that windows is excepting the variable, I've even restarted twice. What am I doing wrong here? The only thing I can think of that may be wrong is the fact that I'm pointing to a jre instead of a jdk, but I've always thought that both worked... anyway, the exact error message I get when I try to open Android Studio says:
No JVM installation found. Please install a 64-bit JDK. If you already
have a JDK installed, define a JAVA_HOME variable in Computer > System
Properties > System Settings > Environment Variables.
If a jre doesn't work in place of a jdk, then how do I go about getting one? I know nothing about Java I just want to get into this IDE and play around with Android.

No JVM installation found. Please install a 64-bit JDK.
It's asking for a 64-bit JDK. You say your environment variable is pointing at the following directory:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7
There's two things wrong here. First, you're pointing to a JRE - Java Runtime Environment. This is not a JDK - Java Development Kit. The JRE is for running Java applications; the JDK is for developing Java applications. There's a significant difference there.
Secondly, as others have mentioned, you're pointing the environment variable to the 32-bit version. You need a 64-bit JDK. This will be installed at C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_XX or similar, by default.
You can acquire a JDK installation from Oracle.

Here is the official installation instructions - http://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/webnotes/install/windows/jdk-installation-windows.html
The important thing is
Set JAVA_HOME to the location where jre or jdk is installed
Add %JAVA_HOME%/bin to your path variable.
Make sure you add these to "System Variables" and not in "User variables for xxx"

By default, c:\Program Files (x86) (environment variable ProgramFiles(x86))is used for 32-bit installations. 64-bit installations use c:\Program Files (environment variable ProgramFiles).
When I open a cmd box on my Windows 7 64-bit, I can issue the "set" command to get
ProgramFiles=C:\Program Files
ProgramFiles(x86)=C:\Program Files (x86)
ProgramW6432=C:\Program Files
This should be similar under Windows 8.

No JVM installation found. Please install a 64-bit JDK
This is looking for a 64bit version of the java JDK.
C:\Program Files (x86) is the x86 not 64bit.
Click the link below and make sure to download the x64 version.
Java SE Development Kit 7 Downloads
Then the folder path should be
C:\Program Files\Java\jre7

Try runing Android Studio as administrator after setting the JAVA_HOME variable!
It worked for me...

Same thing happened to me and it turns out that all I had to do was unblock the file. Go to the file properties and at the bottom where it tells you it's from another computer and is blocked, just unblock it. This may not be true for everyone but it probably is if the path code is exactly what it should be and still isn't working.

the solution is simple,
I think your java path contains /bin
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_181
just path to the folder of JDK
like C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_181
don't forget to restart your IDE or Code Editor

Can't start Eclipse - Java was started but returned exit code=13

I am trying to get my first taste of Android development using Eclipse. I ran into this problem when trying to run Eclipse, having installed version 4.2 only minutes ago.
After first trying to start Eclipse without any parameters to specify the Java VM, I got an error message saying it couldn't find a Java VM called javaw.exe inside the Eclipse folder, so I found where Java was installed and specified that location as the parameter in the shortcut's target. Now I get a different error, Java was started but returned exit code=13.
Similar questions seem to indicate that it's a 32-bit/64-bit conflict, but I'm 99% positive that I downloaded 64-bit versions of both Eclipse and Java (RE 7u5), which I chose because I have 64-bit Windows 7.
If anyone knows how to confirm that my Eclipse and Java are 64-bit,
that'd be appreciated.
If you think my problem is a different one, please help!
Please speak as plainly as you can, as I am totally new to Eclipse
and Java.
Shortcut Target: "C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\eclipse.exe" -vm "C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe"
Full error code...:
Java was started but returned exit code=13
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe
-Xms40m
-Xmx512m
-XX:MaxPermSize=256m
-jar C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\\plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.30v20120522-1813.jar
-os win32
-ws win32
-arch x86_64
-showsplash C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\\plugins\org.eclipse.platform_4.2.0.v201206081400\splash.bmp
-launcher C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\eclipse.exe
-name Eclipse
--launcher.library C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\\plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher.win32.win32.x86_64_1.1.200.v201205221813\eclipse_1503.dll
-startup C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\\plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.30v20120522-1813.jar
--launcher.overrideVmargs
-exitdata 1e30_5c
-vm C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe
-vmargs
-Xms40m
-Xmx512m
-XX:MaxPermSize=256m
-jar C:\Program Files\Eclipse-SDK-4.2-win32-x86_64\eclipse\\plugins/org.eclipse.equinox.launcher_1.30v20120522-1813.jar

I got this error and found that my PATH variable (on Windows) was probably changed. First in my PATH was this entry:
C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath
...and Eclipse ran "C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath\javaw" - which gave the error. I suspect that this is something that came along with an installation of Java 8.
I have several Java versions installed (6,7 and 8), so I removed that entry from the PATH and tried to restart Eclipse again, which worked fine.
If it's doesn't work for you, you'll need to upgrade your JDK (to the Java versions - 8 in this case).
Instructions on how to edit PATH variable

There are working combinations of OS, JDK and Eclipse bitness. In my case, I was using a 64-bit JDK with a 32-bit Eclipse on a 64-bit OS. After downgrading the JDK to 32-bit, Eclipse started working.
Use one of the following combinations.
32-bit OS, 32-bit JDK, 32-bit Eclipse (32-bit only)
64-bit OS, 32-bit JDK, 32-bit Eclipse
64-bit OS, 64-bit JDK, 64-bit Eclipse (64-bit only)

If you have recently installed Java 8 and uninstalled Java 7, install JDK 8 and retry.

For me the solution was to go into (on Windows 8.1):
System > Advanced system setting > Environment Variables
Under 'System variables' in the 'Path' variable there was the following first:
C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath;
I removed this and Eclipse worked again!

I had the same issue, Java was started but returned exit code=13.
My solution was to create an environment variable to Windows properties variable name = PATH variable value = C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_02\bin, not to C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin.
Next I added a line to file eclipse.ini → C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_02\bin\javaw.exe.
That worked for me.

The issue was fixed by doing the following steps.
Eclipse finds the JAVA executables from
'C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath'
The folder structure will contain shortcuts to the below executables,
i. java.exe
ii. javaw.exe
iii. javaws.exe
For me the executable paths were pointing to my Program Files(x86) (home for 32 bit applications) folder location
I corrected it to Program Files (which homes 64-bit applications) and the issue got resolved
Please find the screenshot for the same.

Adding vm argument to .ini file worked for me
-vm
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_65\bin\javaw.exe
Adding more details to this
for sts 3.9.18 release I was getting error Java was started but returned exit code=13 and for latest release same
issue just the returned exit code was 14. This was due to default java chosed was of 32 bit and this version of sts/eclipes is for 64 bits. resolved this by setting 64 bits version of java in STS.ini file as
-vm
C:\Progra~1\Java\jdk1.8.0_131\bin\javaw.exe
This is before vmargs parameters in the file.

The strangest fix ever. Look at your Eclipse path, and make sure you do not have strange characters (like !, #, and #). It worked for me.

Locate eclipse.ini:
Often at C:\Users\xxx\eclipse\jee-neon\eclipse, add
-vm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe
after
--launcher.appendVmargs

I uninstalled Java update 25, and the issue was solved.

A clean reinstall of the Java JDK did the trick in my case. I am running Eclipse 4.4 (Luna) like a charm now.

You have to go to the folder where eclipse is installed and then you have to change the eclipse.ini file.
You have to add
-vm
C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_202\bin\javaw.exe
Your eclipse.ini file will look like the below screenshot

It turned out I only had the 32-bit Java runtime installed.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_45\
All Eclipse really wanted was for me to install the 64-bit Java runtime. <= SOLVED
Java SE Runtime Environment 8u45 jdk-8u45-windows-x64.exe
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre8-downloads-2133155.html
Confirm your installation by checking you now have this folder
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_45\

The solution is simple: Put the "eclipse" folder on "C:/Program Files". If it does not work, put it in "C:/Program Files (x86)".

I had this message when I had forgot to install the JDK.

The best answer here is too long. I cannot comment so I added my answer.
Go here:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
Download the latest SDK (of course for x64 if your computer is x64)
Install it
Now the party is finished, and it's time to work with Eclipse ;)

I had the same problem. I was using Windows 8 with a 64-bit OS. I just changed the path to Program Files (x86) and then it started work. I put this line in the eclipse.ini file:
-vm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe

Make sure you don't have special characters (%, $, #, etc.) at Eclipse path.

If you install a 64-bit Eclipse version on a PC with a 32-bit JRE this is guaranteed to occur.
So the solution is quite straightforward: You need to synchronise them by updating either one. This shall happen when downloading Oracle Fusion middleware and Eclipse expects a 32-bit environment while your JRE is 64-bit and your JAVA home is pointing to a 64-bit JDK.

Under system environment variables, make sure "C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath" is removed.
Under system environment variables, make sure "C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_131\bin" is added.

I had this issue. I installed Java 8 update 25 via Chrome, and therafter attempting to start Eclipse gave the mentioned error.
Uninstalled that update, and Eclipse works again.

I tried some of the solutions, but not worked for me.
Finally, I found another way, ...
Go to Environment Variables → System Variables
Set C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_02\bin\javaw.exe to the path in the system variables.
Try it. It worked for me...

I tried the following solution:
I created a shortcut of javaw.exe from path C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_71\bin and pasted it into the path C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath.
After that, I launched Eclipse, and it worked for me.

I also encountered the same issue. It turned out that the environment variable Path was pointing to an incorrect Java version.
Please check the environment variable and point it to the correct Java. For example:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.6.0_17\bin
To check the environment variable, go to:
Computer → properties → Advanced system settings → Advanced -> Environment variables

I have just solved the same issue upon setting up my Windows 8.1 PC. Exactly like #George Papatheodorou mentioned above (sorry I cannot add a comment), Eclipse and JRE must be both 64 bit or 32 bit.
However, it seems for Windows 8/8.1 environment, you are going to get 32-bit JRE by default (and I do not know where to change that default for the download), as explained here: http://java.com/en/download/faq/win8_faq.xml
I was using 64-bit Eclipse so there was a discrepancy. I then installed 32-bit Eclipse and everything works fine this time.
So before bothering changing any environment variables, check your JRE and Eclipse version.
Of course you can use 64-bit JRE with 64-bit Eclipse. Just make sure they match because Windows 8.1 will give you 32-bit by default.

I had a similar error after installing Java 8 on my Windows 7 system, 64 bit system.
Changing environment variables, etc. did not help. So I tried to remove the Java Update 8, but that too did not help. Downloading and installing the 64-bit version of Java 8 SDK fixed my problem. I hope this helps.

I had the same issue after I upgraded my JDK from 1.7 to 1.8. I'm using Eclipse 4.4 (Luna). The error is gone after I degrade JDK to 1.7.

Please check whether you have set two JAVA paths in the Environment Variable section. If you already installed two versions of the JDK, it might be, then double check you have put PATH for Java like below.
PATH --> C:\ProgramData\Oracle\Java\javapath
and also
JAVA_HOME ---> C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_02\bin
If both are there, then this sort of error may occur.
If it's OK, then check in the ".ini" file the below area is OK or not.
Open ".ini" file and check
-VM path is C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_79\bin\
If not, please set it like that and run again.

It could be due to too little memory. You can modify the eclipse.ini file to increase the memory. Something like this might help you: FAQ How do I increase the heap size available to Eclipse?

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