How to Fix Java Virtual Machine Launcher Error

Java Virtual Machine (JVM) is essentially an interpreter that translates Java byte codes into machine-specific instructions. From time to time, you may face issues with JVM during its launch. You may get the following error message: "Java Virtual Machine Launcher could not find the main class: program will now exit." You can try some troubleshooting techniques to fix the Java Virtual Machine launch error.

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  Remove any malware that may have entered your computer. Click "Start" and type "run" without the quotes in the search box. Press "Enter" to launch the Run tool. Type "MRT" without the quotes and press the "Enter" key. This will open a built-in Windows utility called Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool. Click "Next" and choose "Full Scan." Follow the on-screen prompts to finish scanning and remove any spyware or adware from your computer. Reboot your computer.

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  Click "Start," type "run" without the quotes in the search bar and press "Enter" to launch the Run tool once again.

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  Type without the quotes "msconfig.exe" and press "Enter." This will launch your System Configuration utility.

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  Click the tab that says "Startup."

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  Click to remove the check-mark next to "WJView.exe" and "javaw.exe."

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  Click "OK" and reboot your computer when prompted.