Unbound classpath container in Eclipse

Question

I have checked out a project using Subversive for Eclipse and I am getting the following errors:

• The project cannot be built until build path errors are resolved
• Unbound classpath container: 'JRE System Library[jdk1.5.0_08]'

I'm assuming the first error will be resolved as soon as the second one is. I think I need to install JDK 1.5.0_08 and set it as a jre system library for the project but I can't find anywhere to download it - the closest I can get is JDK 1.5.0_22.

If anyone could provide an alternative solution (or a download link for jdk1.5.0_08 I suppose) I would appreciate it.

Answer 1

Given the FAQ, sharing a project file seems have to have advantages and is even recommended practice for Java projects (personally, I would not do that).

Maybe some of the following work for you:

1. Edit the project's properties (right-click project, Properties, Java Build Path, Libraries, Remove and Add Library.
2. Import the project's files without the "project file"
3. Install JDK1.5 from http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index_jdk5.jsp and see whether you can fix paths

Answer 2

I got the Similar issue while importing the project.

The issue is you select "Use an execution environment JRE" and which is lower then the libraries used in the projects being imported.

There are two ways to resolve this issue:

1.While first time importing the project:

in JRE tab select "USE project specific JRE" instead of "Use an execution environment JRE".

2.Delete the Project from your work space and import again. This time:

select "Check out as a project in the workspace" instead of "Check out as a project configured using the new Project Wizard"

Answer 3

I had the same problem even after installing JDK 1.7. I corrected it by adding the bin directory to my PATH. So I went to

computer>properties>advanced>environment variables

and then added

C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_55\bin;

then I followed these instructions

http://clean-clouds.com/2012/12/06/how-to-install-and-add-jre7-in-eclipse/

Answer 4

1. right click on the project folder go to Properties at bottom
2. go to Java Build path
3. click on Libraries tab
4. select Classpath
5. click Add Add Library button on right
6. select JRE System Library and click Next and then Finish
7. click Apply and Close the error should go away in IDE.