How to Resolve could not find or load main class Error in Java? | GeeksforGeeks

In this video, we're going to discuss how to resolve the “could not find or load main class” error in Java. Whenever we write a Java program and compile it - we need to execute that compiled class file and while executing, if JVM (Java Virtual Machine) doesn't find the .class file with the same name that we've specified then this particular runtime error occurs. So, let's get started with the methods to resolve this error.

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[cliffordkalake]

Thank you so much. I've been struggling about this issue for hours.

[burakakca]

I'm using vs code instead of the eclipse and I'm running on the command line so how we can solve that problem?

[guzaratube]

I watched three suggested videos and You solve my problem Thank you!

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[raphaelluiz]

Thank you so very much, you have just saved my life!

[visheshsharma]

my code works fine on my idea but when I run my code online or wants to submit it on Coursera only then this error comes?
what to do?

[Felipa_OOmed]

you truly help me a lot! thank you very much

[rahulghuge]

actually on my console the current program output is not showing instead it is showing previously runned program output on console
please help me in this regards.

[dilshadafzal]

i dont want to change the workspace because lot of programs on it ..after going to 1st method still facing same issue ...how to resolve it?

[angeloalonzo]

what if the error is on running a jar file? thanks...

[snehakapoor]

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[vanhongle]

oh my godddd it works, thank you so much

[firdousmulla]

I am not having the option to import libraries!!! I have deleted earlier one!! What do I do nw!!

[vaishnavibharadwaj]

What about my those programs which i have done before in the earlier workspace..

[Juliee]

';', <statement> or new line expected, got 'class

Can anyone give me the solution?

[waqasali]

Brilliant video, SOLUTION--- in my case ye problem istrah solve ki keh, - bin - wale folder tak jao or sara route copy kar lo, then go to environment variables, phr, User variables aur System variables dono me path nami variable ko edit kar ke us me, bin wala copied route add kar dayn aur route ke end par aik ; (semicolon) laga dayn... inshaAllah ye error nahi dega.

[faisal]

what if i use vs code as a editor for java...without installing java extension....and then this issue arise ..
stuck ..kindly help

[siddhantchauhan]

facing the same problem in notepad and vscode pls help !

[EleazarCed]

Okay, now how is this done in MacOS? because I do not see the "different path" option anywhere.