Troubleshooting java command line errors: A Step-by-Step Guide

Java is a programming language that is designed to enable the creation of cross-platform applications.
It has gained a lot of momentum in the programming world, and is a popular choice for many developers.
However, despite its popularity, it suffers from various bugs, errors, and other problems.
Understanding and fixing them can be tricky and time-consuming, so today we’re going to show you a few methods to fix Java command line errors.

Check if Java is installed

  1. Open the Windows search bar and type Java.
    Open the Windows search bar and type Java.
  2. Select Java from the list of search results.
  3. Click on the Change button under Settings.
  4. Under the General tab, select Update.
  5. Under Security, uncheck the Enable automatic updating.
    Under Security, uncheck the Enable automatic updating.
  6. Now, under the Updates tab, click Uninstall.
  7. If the Java software is not installed, search for Java again.
  8. Select the Java download page, then click Download.
  9. After the download is complete, double-click on the installer.
    After the download is complete, double-click on the installer.
  10. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  11. Check Java version
    Open the Windows search bar and type Java.
  12. Select Java from the list of search results.
  13. Click on the About button.
  14. The version will be displayed on the screen.

Run the JAVA_HOME environment variable

  1. Type JAVA_HOME in the Windows Search bar, right-click on Java and select the Settings option.
  2. Once the dialog opens, expand the System Variables section, and click on the Path tab.
    Once the dialog opens, expand the System Variables section, and click on the Path tab.
  3. Ensure that the value of JAVA_HOME environment variable is set correctly.

Update your Java installation

  1. Go to Downloads section in Oracle Java official website and download the appropriate installation file
  2. Run the file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the Java on your system
  3. Restart your computer
    Restart your computer

Create a new folder

  1. Open File Explorer and right-click on the empty space.
  2. Choose the New > Folder option.
    Choose the New > Folder option.
  3. Type EndNote in the text box, then click the Create button.
  4. Open the new folder.
  5. Type cmd in the text box.
  6. Right-click on Start, then select Run.
    Right-click on Start, then select Run.
  7. Type cmd in the text box, and click OK.
  8. In the command window that opens, type cd /d EndNote.
  9. Enter the following command and press Enter: Endnote.bat /s nmelf
  10. Wait for the process to get completed.
    Wait for the process to get completed.
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