Android Studio installation on Windows 7 fails, no JDK found

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byAnton Shumikhin·Sep 14, 2024

To resolve the "no JDK found" problem when installing Android Studio on Windows 7, firstly install the JDK from Oracle's JDK download page. Then, assign your JAVA_HOME environment variable to your JDK install path (like C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_231). Lastly, adjust your system Path to have the JDK's bin directory (like ;C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_231\bin). Validate the setup with java -version and javac -version commands in your command prompt.

Setting environment variables

Proper configuration of environment variables is critical, as Windows requires JAVA_HOME and Path.

Assign JAVA_HOME to the root directory of the JDK installation, not the bin folder, with the Path variable pointing to %JAVA_HOME%\bin.
If JAVA_HOME still doesn't work, try creating a new system variable named ANDROID_STUDIO_JDK and set it to the JDK path.
The changes take effect after a system restart.
To check your environment variables, run exports or set in your console.

Configuring Android Studio

Post-installation, Android Studio will need some configuration adjustments.

Update your Android Studio's Project Structure with the new SDK path if you've relocated the SDK.
Make sure the correct SDK platforms and tools are installed via the SDK manager.
Correct any invalid paths in the SDK templates if prompted by Android Studio.

Troubleshooting installation issues

A few common mishaps to look out for if you encounter issues:

Compatibility issues may arise with JDK 1.7, as Android Studio needs JDK 1.8 or later.
Incorrect paths or typos in your environment variables can cause errors in the JAVA_HOME or Path.
Multiple JDK installations may cause clashes.
A fresh JDK installation may be needed if problems persist.

Tips for advanced setup

For an optimized setup, consider these:

Do follow the detailed installation steps with images from the official documentation if they're available.
Combine different solutions from across the internet.
Having both the JDK and JRE paths in your Path variable could sometimes be favourable

Choosing the right JDK version

Not every JDK version fits all.

Depending on your project needs, consider getting a specific JDK version from AdoptOpenJDK or other providers.
If needed, pick the stable LTS release for peace of mind.

When working with a team, standardize your development environment.