Search code examples
javaandroidjvmjava-home

Android Studio error: "Environment variable does not point to a valid JVM installation"

When trying to run Android Studio on my computer, I get the following error:

The Environment variable JAVA_HOME (with a value of C:\Program Files(x86)\Java\jdk1.7.0_51\bin) does not point to a valid JVM installation

I tried to remove the \bin extension on my JAVA_HOME environment variable, but it gives me the following error:

No JVM Found. Please install a 64-bit JDK. If you already have a JDK installed, define a JAVA_HOME variable in Computer > System Properties > System Settings > Environment Variables

  • My System: Windows 8.1 Update 1 x64 (64 bit)
  • Java Directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.7.0_51\bin
Solution

  • Do step by step as shown in this YouTube Video

    Go to: System -> Advanced system settings -> Environment Variables

    Add a new variable to you profile NAME=JAVA_HOME STRING: Program Files/java/"your string" Save and Start Android Studio ;)

    enter image description here