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Thread: Can compile But can't Execute my programs need advice

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    Default Can compile But can't Execute my programs need advice

    hello everyone just a beginner in java having a problem i have started following instruction on writing programs but when ever i finish writing them i compile them without errors from .java files to .class files . But when i try to execute them my command prompt reads out (error: could not load main class ) this upsets me so im wondering if anyone could help me out with this problem.,.... Thanks
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    Default Re: Can compile But can't Execute my programs need advice

    What command are you using at the command line to run the compiled file? If the file is named FirstProgram.java, the command to compile is:

    > javac FirstProgram.java

    Then to run the program

    > java FirstProgram

    Note, the '>' is intended to represent a prompt, not something you should type at your actual command prompt.

    You may post the actual session from your command shell using copy/paste if you'd like. That might be helpful.

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    Default Re: Can compile But can't Execute my programs need advice

    Hello.
    Also, if you are using packages then you will need to invoke the class along with the package name.
    For example, if the class is com.abc.Class1 then you will need to type "java com.abc.Class1" where com is the sub-directory in the present directory.

    Syed.

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    Default Re: Can compile But can't Execute my programs need advice

    Check the location of your .java files, are there .class files there also?

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    Also, check out this video on Youtube and follow the instructions carefully.

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    Default Re: Can compile But can't Execute my programs need advice

    when i intend to run it the way u jst showed it shows me error could not load main class like that.

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    yeah there are class files there could that be the problem?.??

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    Default Re: Can compile But can't Execute my programs need advice

    Quote Originally Posted by Jaynas View Post
    yeah there are class files there could that be the problem?.??
    The .class files are required, so that is not the problem. I would say read post #3

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    Default Re: Can compile But can't Execute my programs need advice

    thanks For your help peeps The Classpath was the problem ... Now executing easily thanks alot..

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