A runtime environment is a piece of software designed to run other software. For example, as the runtime environment for Java, the JRE contains the Java class libraries, the Java class loader, and the JVM. So if you don’t have JRE installed or you have an older version of the software, you might encounter one of the following messages:

Error: Could not find Java SE Runtime Environment – you don’t have the Java SE version installed on your system This application needs version 1.x or higher of the Java Runtime Environment – you should update your Java version to the latest you can find on the official website A Java Runtime Environment(JRE) or Java Development Kit (JDK) must be available to run this app – like the first error, check if you have installed JRE or JDK and if not, install them

Today’s guide will explore the most efficient and easy methods to resolve the Java Runtime Environment not found and the other similar errors with Java. Read on for more details.

Why is JRE not installed?

In Windows and macOS, installing the Java Developmental Kit (JDK) in previous releases optionally installed a Java Runtime Environment (JRE). However, with JDK 11, Oracle removed JRE to be installed optionally. Therefore, with JDK 11 release, the JRE or Server JRE is no longer offered, and only the JDK is provided. Also, the Java Runtime Environment not found it could be caused by several other reasons, which we have listed below.

Java is not installed on your PC. Java installation was not completed due to some errors. The environment variables of Java are not set. You might have more than one Java Runtime installation. A Windows misconfiguration can also trigger this problem.

How do I fix the Java runtime environment not found?

1. Run Windows troubleshooter

You can try the recovery options if you see a message that no changes or updates are necessary. This is a built-in troubleshooter tool from Windows 10. SPONSORED

2. Download Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

If you don’t know which version of Java is the correct version for your system, you can find out by searching in the Start menu the term System Information. It would be best if you opened the first option that appears after the search and then checked the value under System Type (32-bit or 64-bit).

3. Install Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

We recommend you check if there is a new Java update each time you encounter this issue. Unfortunately, the software will not update automatically, so you must perform this task manually.

How can I fix Java Runtime Environment not found on Windows 11?

The above solutions also work perfectly well for Windows 11 PC. So, to summarize the answers, here’s what you can do to fix the Java Runtime Environment not found on Windows 11.

Uninstall all Java versions from your PC and install the latest one from the official website. Configure the Environment Variables for Java on your PC. Reset your PC. Check for viruses or malware.

Where is JRE located?

That is it. You should now have the latest version of Java Runtime Environment on your PC and no longer receive the error message. Please write us in a comment below if these solutions helped you or if there are any other suggestions that we should include in our article.

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