MCL-8970Game won't Launch - Failed to locate Java Runtime
When attempting to launch the game on any version, start up will be cancelled and a box detailing the following will appear.
Unable to locate the Java runtime.
Error details: The specified path is invalid
Filename on disk: javaw.exe
Path: \\arndell.nsw.edu.au\2021\lachlan.watts\Minecraft Launcher Code\runtime\jre-x64\1.8.0_25\bin\javaw.exe
Exists: file
Environment
Windows 10, Java 8 Update 161
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Game won't Launch - Failed to locate Java Runtime
When attempting to launch the game on any version, start up will be cancelled and a box detailing the following will appear.
Unable to locate the Java runtime.
Error details: The specified path is invalid
Filename on disk: javaw.exe
Path: \\arndell.nsw.edu.au\2021\lachlan.watts\Minecraft Launcher Code\runtime\jre-x64\1.8.0_25\bin\javaw.exe
Exists: fileEnvironment
Windows 10, Java 8 Update 161
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