Failed to load the JNI shared Library (JDK)

Question

When I try opening Eclipse, a pop-up dialog states:

Failed to load the JNI shared library "C:/JDK/bin/client/jvm.dll"`.

Following this, Eclipse force closes.

Here's a few points I'd like to make:

• I checked to see if anything exists at that path. It does exist.
• My Eclipse and Java SE Development Kit are both 64-bit. I checked my system, and it can handle 64-bit.
• I've searched for this problem on Google and on Stack Overflow, and the only answer I found was to download the 32-bit versions of JDK and Eclipse.

Downloading the 32-bit versions is something I only want to do as a very last resort.
What would be suggested to solve this issue?

Answer 1

Just check the PATH environment variable. In My Computer - > Properties -> Advanced System settings -> Environment Variables -> (left upper window "User Variables for "some name of PC"" ) just check the PATH variable. If it doesn't exist create it with the following -- > C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin <--

I was faced with the same problem after had updated my Eclipse. I've found that the path asked 64-bit version, but I had the 32-bit in dif path. It was helpful for me. P.S.: I have a 64-bit OS, 32-bit JRE and 32-bit Eclipse. All works fine :)

Answer 2

Make sure you are starting Eclipse with Administrator rights.

Answer 3

As many folks already alluded to, this is a 32 vs. 64 bit problem for both Eclipse and Java. You cannot mix up 32 and 64 bit. Since Eclipse doesn't use JAVA_HOME, you'll likely have to alter your PATH prior to launching Eclipse to ensure you are using not only the appropriate version of Java, but also if 32 or 64 bit (or modify the INI file as Jayath noted).

If you are installing Eclipse from a company-share, you should ensure you can tell which Eclipse version you are unzipping, and unzip to the appropriate Program Files directory to help keep track of which is which, then change the PATH (either permanently via (Windows) Control Panel -> System or set PATH=/path/to/32 or 64bit/java/bin;%PATH% (maybe create a batch file if you don't want to set it in your system and/or user environment variables). Remember, 32-bit is in Program files (x86).

If unsure, just launch Eclipse, if you get the error, change your PATH to the other 'bit' version of Java, and then try again. Then move the Eclipse directory to the appropriate Program Files directory.

Answer 4

One of the easy ways to resolve it is to copy the jre folder from installed the JDK into the Eclipse installation folder. Make sure that JDK you copy from is the same architecture as your Eclipse installation.

I had to configure my machine that way, because I run both Eclipse and Appcelerator Titanium Studio on my machine. The Studio needs 32-bit Java, while Eclipse needs 64-bit.

Answer 5

You should uninstall all old [JREs][1] and then install the newest one... I had the same problem and now I solve it. I've:

Better install Jre 6 32 bit. It really works.

Answer 6

This error means that the architecture of Eclipse does not match the architecture of the Java runtime, i.e. if one is 32-bit the other must be the same, and not 64-bit.

The most reliable fix is to specify the JVM location in eclipse.ini:

-vm
C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.7.0_55\bin\javaw.exe

Important: These two lines must come before -vmargs. Do not use quotes; spaces are allowed.