java.dll
Problems & Solutions for J2E Java
JAVA.DLL
FILE INFO
File Name java.dll
Company Name Sun Microsystems Inc.
Description JavaTM 2 Platform
File OS Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2003
File Type Dynamic Link Library (DLL)
The following errors are being displayed on my computer: "Error: could not find java.dll" and "Error: could not find Java2 Runtime Environment". What does the java.dll file do?
The java.dll exports Java functions as Windows native application programming interfaces (APIs) in an open Java class. Essentially it allows any application code (.NET, VB, Delphi, C++, etc.) to make use of Java functions.
The exact message displayed will vary, but some common examples are:
- "Missing component java.dll"
- "This application has failed to start because java.dll was not found"
- "A required DLL file, java.DLL was not found"
What is causing this error?
Errors like those above can be an indication that the java.dll file has been removed, changed or corrupted in such a way that makes them unusable for your program.
What can I do to fix this issue myself and get my software working again?
Some users have been successful at finding a copy of the java.dll file online and saving it into the appropriate folder on their PC (in this case, the C:/windows/system32 folder). Download a replacement java.dll file here
IMPORTANT NOTE: This means of adding the missing or corrupt dll file is not officially supported by Microsoft or Sun and should be performed with caution.
If I don't fix this, what will happen? Will my computer have other problems?
If you choose not to fix this, applications that access this file simply will likely stop functioning for you. These error messages are often only the first indicators that your PC's operating system is in need of attention. Each program you add or remove to your computer makes small changes to your system files and registry entries. Over time, small errors and alterations compound and Windows is unable to make sense of the data. Correctly identifiying and remedying issues with a computer's operating system are tasks usually far beyond the average user's skill level. If you are experiencing a “java.dll missing” error, we highly recommend a free file health scan of your computer to look for other issues that may also be contributing computer's problems. You may also benefit from performing a scan with a program for drivers like Driver Detective (keygen here).
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