Could Not Find Main Class (AGAIN!)

[illjavathat]

Could Not Find Main Class (again)
This was my old thread, this time I speak on behalf of someone else with whom I am trying to fix his computer.

Again:

i did some searching around this site and on google and such and after about a month i have decided to make an account for the sole purpose of asking this question.
To be clear: I DO NOT SPEAK JAVA
The Problem: After recently updating Java to the latest version (21) I now get the following error running any .jar file. "Could Not Find The Main Class: *****/**/***.jar Program Will Exit." ** are examples.
What I have tried:
Using msciuu2.exe to Completely uninstall Java and Remove its Registry Components
Reinstalling Java
Running it from the command line using java -jar JARFILE.jar

Rizon Web IRC (qwebirc)
How the hell do i fix this,
Some More info: I realize this error means that there is no claspath from the Manifest File, all of the jar files I have tried are working fine on everyone elses computer and there is no reason they shouldnt work for mine, after investigating the manifest file it is the same as a working version.

Example 1
Example 2
Ideas?

[illjavathat]

This is not a bump.

[Fubarable]

This is not a bump.

And this is not a reply.

[DarrylBurke]

Why the chat site link in the OP? Spam reported.

db

[Norm]

Running it from the command line using java -jar JARFILE.jar

Can you open a command prompt window, enter the above java command and then copy the full contents of the command prompt window and paste it here?

[Havefunpeeps]

Hi, im the person he's helping. i got


I hope it helps

[Havefunpeeps]

Why the chat site link in the OP? Spam reported.

db

how is it spam? its how/where to reach him if you need to discuss something...

[JosAH]

Hi, im the person he's helping. i got


I hope it helps

It's "java -jar ..."; not "java jar ..." (you forgot a minus sign as the first character of a flag).

kind regards,

Jos

[Havefunpeeps]

Sorry im a total java noob...

[Norm]

im a total java noob

Not just for java. Do you know how to find files on your PC?
Where is the RSBot.jar file located? You need to be in that folder when you execute the command.

To copy the contents of the command prompt window:
Click on Icon in upper left corner
Select Edit
Select 'Select All' - The selection will show
Click in upper left again
Select Edit and click 'Copy'

Paste here.

[Havefunpeeps]

its located on the desktop.

[Norm]

Can you show that by using the dir command to show what files are in the folder before you try to execute the java -jar command? Copy all of the screen and paste it here.

[Havefunpeeps]

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\*********>cd desktop

C:\Documents and Settings\*********\Desktop>dir
Volume in drive C is TI104522P0B
Volume Serial Number is 502C-AE60

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\**** *******\Desktop

10/02/2010 11:11 AM <DIR> .
10/02/2010 11:11 AM <DIR> ..
06/06/2010 09:09 PM <DIR> Applications i really dont use alot
10/01/2010 11:46 PM 1,036 Dropbox.lnk
09/22/2010 09:16 PM 2,362 Google Chrome.lnk
10/03/2009 11:43 PM 51,200 GridClicker.exe
04/01/2010 10:23 AM 629 HyperCam 2.lnk
09/15/2010 09:03 PM 3,148,854 Mario!.bmp
09/27/2010 07:03 PM 2,497 Microsoft Office Word 2003.lnk
08/23/2010 08:03 PM 359,656 msicuu2.exe
09/14/2010 04:23 PM <DIR> Notepads
09/30/2010 06:52 PM 14,605 PiBeRational-tee.gif
09/15/2010 04:14 PM <DIR> PP Mods (new)
09/15/2010 04:14 PM <DIR> PP Mods (orig)
09/26/2010 08:35 PM <DIR> PP screenies
11/14/2009 01:51 PM 1,680 Puzzle Pirates.lnk
01/11/2010 07:20 PM 506,368 QMDamageCounter.exe
09/11/2010 04:38 PM 2,299 QuarterMaster.lnk
09/18/2010 06:31 PM 104 Recycle Bin.lnk
10/02/2010 11:11 AM 1,370,445 RSBot.jar
07/11/2010 11:56 AM 2,265 Skype.lnk
06/04/2010 02:00 PM <DIR> Unused Desktop Shortcuts
08/22/2010 04:45 PM 1,686 Yohoho Tools.lnk
09/23/2010 04:47 PM <DIR> Youtube Videos
15 File(s) 5,465,686 bytes
9 Dir(s) 230,455,459,840 bytes free

C:\Documents and Settings\********\Desktop>java -jar RSbot.jar

C:\Documents and Settings\********\Desktop>



thats what shows up. after i type the java -jar RSbot.jar, the error "Could not find main class: org.rsbot.Application. Program will exit."

[JosAH]

Go to the directory where the .jar file is stored and type:

java -jar .\RSBot.jar

kind regards,

Jos

edit: note the case for every letter in your file RSBot.jar ...

[Norm]

thats what shows up

It would be better if you would copy all of the command prompt window showing exactly was entered and what the response was. Your editing it could omit something important.

That is a different error message than the one in the image. Now the java command has found and is reading the jar file.
Who built the jar file? Can you ask them where the following class file is located:
org.rsbot.Application

[Havefunpeeps]

josAH: this is what i get:
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Eric Hamilton>cd desktop

C:\Documents and Settings\Eric Hamilton\Desktop>java -jar.\RSBot.jar
Unrecognized option: -jar.\RSBot.jar
Could not create the Java virtual machine.

C:\Documents and Settings\Eric Hamilton\Desktop>



Without edits: Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Eric Hamilton>cd desktop

C:\Documents and Settings\Eric Hamilton\Desktop>dir
Volume in drive C is TI104522P0B
Volume Serial Number is 502C-AE60

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Eric Hamilton\Desktop

10/02/2010 11:11 AM <DIR> .
10/02/2010 11:11 AM <DIR> ..
06/06/2010 09:09 PM <DIR> Applications i really dont use alot
10/01/2010 11:46 PM 1,036 Dropbox.lnk
09/22/2010 09:16 PM 2,362 Google Chrome.lnk
10/03/2009 11:43 PM 51,200 GridClicker.exe
04/01/2010 10:23 AM 629 HyperCam 2.lnk
09/15/2010 09:03 PM 3,148,854 Mario!.bmp
09/27/2010 07:03 PM 2,497 Microsoft Office Word 2003.lnk
08/23/2010 08:03 PM 359,656 msicuu2.exe
09/14/2010 04:23 PM <DIR> Notepads
09/30/2010 06:52 PM 14,605 PiBeRational-tee.gif
09/15/2010 04:14 PM <DIR> PP Mods (new)
09/15/2010 04:14 PM <DIR> PP Mods (orig)
09/26/2010 08:35 PM <DIR> PP screenies
11/14/2009 01:51 PM 1,680 Puzzle Pirates.lnk
01/11/2010 07:20 PM 506,368 QMDamageCounter.exe
09/11/2010 04:38 PM 2,299 QuarterMaster.lnk
09/18/2010 06:31 PM 104 Recycle Bin.lnk
10/02/2010 11:11 AM 1,370,445 RSBot.jar
07/11/2010 11:56 AM 2,265 Skype.lnk
06/04/2010 02:00 PM <DIR> Unused Desktop Shortcuts
08/22/2010 04:45 PM 1,686 Yohoho Tools.lnk
09/23/2010 04:47 PM <DIR> Youtube Videos
15 File(s) 5,465,686 bytes
9 Dir(s) 230,455,623,680 bytes free

C:\Documents and Settings\Eric Hamilton\Desktop>java -jar RSBot.jar

C:\Documents and Settings\Eric Hamilton\Desktop>
i only edited out my name.

[JosAH]

C:\Documents and Settings\Eric Hamilton\Desktop>java -jar.\RSBot.jar
Unrecognized option: -jar.\RSBot.jar

That is -jar <space> <dot> <backslash> RSBot.jar; you forgot a space character. Be secure.

kind regards,

Jos

[Havefunpeeps]

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

C:\Documents and Settings\Eric Hamilton>cd desktop

C:\Documents and Settings\Eric Hamilton\Desktop>-jar .\RSBot.jar
'-jar' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

C:\Documents and Settings\Eric Hamilton\Desktop>-jar .\RSBot.jar
'-jar' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

C:\Documents and Settings\Eric Hamilton\Desktop>

[illjavathat]

Ok, Norm: as i stated in the OP,
"What I have tried:
...
Running it from the command line using java -jar JARFILE.jar"

Usually that fixed the problem, however in this case, it still shows the same error from "java virtual machine luancher" Could Not Find Main Class.

[Norm]

C:\Documents and Settings\Eric Hamilton\Desktop>java -jar RSBot.jar

C:\Documents and Settings\Eric Hamilton\Desktop>

From post#17.
This does NOT show any errors!!!
Then it must have worked!