#Weird question: a program cant access java

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Right so yes, weird question and this is probably not the place to ask for help but I don't know where to ask.
I'm trying to play this old cd-rom game from 2002 that has an installer on the disc, to launch the installer it requires you to download "Java VM" which downloads it just fine, but then when you try to open the installer it says "Executable file cannot be opened, could not load "jvm.dll" and then it says try to install java VM again or change the Java VM used by the program" I'm really stumped and dunno why it's doing it. I tried reinstalling the java from the game's installer but that did nothing I get the same thing. Running in administrator also does nothing. If none of you can help I wish someone could direct me to the right person/place for help.
Sorry for the inconvenience

stuck hazelBOT
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<@&987246399047479336> please have a look, thanks.

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It seems like you're having trouble running an old CD-ROM game on your computer. While I can try to help you with some general troubleshooting steps, please note that I might not be able to provide specific solutions without more information about the issue you're facing.

Here are a few things you can try:

  1. Compatibility mode: Right-click on the game's executable file or shortcut, go to Properties, and look for a compatibility tab. From there, you can try running the game in compatibility mode for an older version of Windows.

  2. Update Java: If the game requires Java to run, ensure that you have the latest version installed on your computer. You can download it from the official Java website.

  3. Virtual machine: Consider using a virtual machine software like VirtualBox or VMware to create a virtual environment with an older operating system that is compatible with your game.

  4. Seek community support: Look for online forums or communities dedicated to retro gaming or troubleshooting old games. These communities often have experienced users who might be able to assist you further.

Remember to provide specific details about any error messages or issues you encounter when seeking help as it will make it easier for others to assist you effectively.

Good luck!

quaint hare
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fresh onyx
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its possible that the ooold java u got is not compatible with ur windows 8/10/11

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java is backwards compatible though. perhaps give a bit newer but still old java like java 8 a try

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that said, we really need much more detail on the error u get and everything to be able to help

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blissful jolt
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he just did

trim turret
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im setting up a virtual machine first

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fresh onyx
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screenshot the entire process

trim turret
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from which point

fresh onyx
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show the cd contents, the Java installer, the error message, whatever u installed,...

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anything

trim turret
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i dunno this is the installer

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this is what it installs

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this is the error it gives after pressing install game after installing that java, it's half in finnish but i translated it in the question just says cant open the program cause cant load jvm.dll

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I'm gonna try it on a virtual machine first of all and then come back

robust crown
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just curious

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robust crown
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can you right click + open the autorun file with notepad?

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I just want to see what is in there

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if we can find how the game launches I have some other ideas

trim turret
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the folders menudata and data have stuff that can tho

robust crown
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open notepad, then file -> open autorun

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idk

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i'm just hoping there is some bit of code in here that says java --class-path ... Main

blissful jolt
robust crown
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well hopefullt the install script is just

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  • Moving it to C:/ProgramFiles
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robust crown
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  • Adding something to the start menu
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because we can just fake that

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robust crown
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like my old 2002 spongebob game I can run off the CD without installing

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(btw, Spongebob squarepants employee of the month is great fun)

blissful jolt
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kek

trim turret
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java is mentioned 2 times and neither of them are well that

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just this and a "i_java.png" in the middle of random stuff

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robust crown
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can you show more?

blissful jolt
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just share the whole file

robust crown
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It sounds like it comes bundled with the java install

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which aint bad all things considered

blissful jolt
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just change the exe lmao

robust crown
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this feels like a fun thing to fix

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robust crown
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copy paste in here

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STUFF HERE
trim turret
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its a huge mess of unreadable crud though

blissful jolt
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whatever

robust crown
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not to me

blissful jolt
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share it or you cant expect help lol

robust crown
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unless its random symbols i figure i can read it

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blissful jolt
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just share it wtf

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stuck hazelBOT
robust crown
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well

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worth a shot

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your best shot is gonna be an emulator regardless

trim turret
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virtual machine?

robust crown
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even if we get past this java issue, there is probably gonna be other things

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yeah virtual machine

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once we get java running, probably the bundled version of directX wont work on your computer either

trim turret
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yeah probably but now im having problem with it too lol ive made and used virtual machines several times before with no problem and now its giving me blue screens smh

robust crown
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and thats gonna be harder

trim turret
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yup ill try to set up the virtual machine but not today it's late im going to sleep now thank you so much still

trim turret
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right so virtualmachine fixed those problems however now it just says cd not found put the cd in even though I have the iso mounted lol off to the vb discord server I go