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How do I set the Java path in Eclipse so I can run it on an external drive?

I have Eclipse 3.5.1 and Java Portable (from Portableapps.com) installed on a portable hard drive and would like to point my Eclipse to use the portable apps Java version. This will allow me to use Eclipse on a computer even if Java isn't installed. How do I accomplish this?

Solution

  • Perhaps take a look at the Eclipse Portable project on SourceForge

    EDIT: Alternatively, edit the eclipse.ini file and add:

    -vm 
..\path-to-jre\bin\javaw.exe

    [The new line after -vm matters]