32-bit JDK

To resolve the "EXE4J_JAVA_HOME" error and successfully download a for use with exe4j , you must ensure the "bitness" of your JDK matches the "bitness" of the executable launcher you are creating. If you are building a 32-bit application, exe4j requires a 32-bit JVM to run it. 1. Download 32-bit JDK

java version "11.0.22" 2024-01-16 LTS Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 11.0.22+9-LTS) Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 11.0.22+9-LTS, mixed mode, sharing)

  • Test on clean VMs: create fresh Windows 7/8/10/11 (both x86 and x64) virtual machines without Java installed and confirm your exe launches the bundled 32-bit JVM.
  • Adjust JVM options (heap sizes, garbage collector flags) appropriate for a 32-bit process.
  • Step 1: Download a 32-bit JDK

    Set <archCheck> to false only if you know you have the right 32-bit JDK.