Re: can't find j2se sdk in sre6 just installed from oracle

From: Ken Quirici <kquirici_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:45:06 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <29232167.3185.1332035106117.JavaMail.geo-discussion-forums_at_vbgx21>

On Saturday, March 17, 2012 8:18:38 PM UTC-5, Ken Quirici wrote:
> On Saturday, March 17, 2012 7:49:49 PM UTC-5, Preston wrote:
> > Ken Quirici wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > I downloaded the 32-bit java on Program files (x86) when sqldeveloper
> > > asked me to give it the path to java. Error:
> > >
> > > Cannot find a J2SE SDK installed at path: C:\Program Files
> > > (x86)\Java\jre6.
> > >
> > > If this is the best the database giant Oracle can manage it's all
> > > excrutiatingly amateurish. IMNSHO.
> >
> > Are you sure you installed the SDK (or JDK) & not the JRE?
>
> I've already replied to this but it's taking a long time appearing.
>
> The answer is yes, I tried both the 32-bit and 64-bit sdk/jdk. when I give sqldeveloper the path to the jdk it simply blanks the entry box; when I give it the path to the jre, then I get the error message. Same behavior 32-bit, 64-bit.
>
> regards,
>
> ken quirici
> >
> > --
> > Preston.

I just installed the 32-bit sqldeveloper and it comes w/ java. when I started sqldeveloper it came up w/o even asking for java. I was surprised but pleased. I take back about 1/2 of my disparaging remarks about oracle's design of this installation process.

Regards,

ken Quirici Received on Sat Mar 17 2012 - 20:45:06 CDT