Java could not find the main class:

[JNC]

Hi guys,

I recently updated my Java to 7 update 67 and now when i try to launch SM I get an error message stating "could not find the main class: org.schema.game.common.updater.launcher. program will exit"

I tried reverting back to Java 6 update 45 but that hasnt helped...

I also tried redownloading StarMade but i get the same error when trying to run the starter.exe

;( any ideas?

 

[Crusade]

Try downloading the Linux version and putting it in the same location as the Windows launcher, then try running the Windows launcher.

 

[JNC]

Hey, that worked! Thanks Crusade!

Now, do you have an idea of what the root of the issue may be? :D

 

[AndyP]

Open a console and type:

Java -d32 -version
Java -d64 -version

I have seen this error on systems with different 32bit and 64bit java versions.
The recent update forces to use the 64bit version on the game,
while the launcher may be natively started in 32bit by the OS when using one of those problematic Java versions that seem to prefer 32bit.

When you got that error from one of the recent updates, you may have been running starmade in 32bit-java all the time before, without noticing. (Bad performance.. xD)

Best fix is:
Uninstall all Java versions, and install the 32bit and 64bit variant manually.
(OR if already on newest: removing the older 32bit variant worked on my computer too..)

- Andy

 

[JNC]

Yup, I cleared everything out, put both 32 and 64bit back on, and it's all working great now! :D

Is there a way to determine if SM is using 32/64bit Java? I have them both enabled under the user tab in the Java control panel.

Thanks a bunch you guys!

 

[der_scheme]

Is there a way to determine if SM is using 32/64bit Java? I have them both enabled under the user tab in the Java control panel.

The most easiest way should be: Start the game and look what it says in the game window's title bar.