Android SDK wont open on windows 8 64 bit

Shakeel · 11 Dec 2012 at 23:20

I have downloaded the correct version for 64 bit win 8. The path for java is set. When i double click the sdk exe a cmd prompt opens for a second and then closes.

Ive tried running in compatibility mode (xp and win 7) but not luck and ive also tried running as admin. Tried looking on then net but most people are taking about the java_home path and it has been set

any ideas?

Philip Perfect · 12 Dec 2012 at 08:12

It might be worth running the sdk exe from a command prompt, rather than clicking on the shortcut. That way whatever is being displayed in the window that you see opening will remain visible afterwards.

thenewoc · 12 Dec 2012 at 08:46

It worked for me but I think I right clicked on it and chose run as administrator.

ShakenNstirred · 12 Dec 2012 at 08:49

where is the 64 bit win 8 version?
cant see it on there website

thenewoc · 12 Dec 2012 at 08:58

I don't think I set the Java path when I did it so maybe yours is incorrect, i.e. with a trailing '/'

You could try removing java path variable and see if the SDK finds it by itself. I'm guessing it looks in the default java sdk install location. If it doesn't find it, it is meant to install or prompt user to install java sdk so the fact yours is quiting leads me to wonder whether your java path is set correctly?

thenewoc · 12 Dec 2012 at 09:02

Also are you using the sdk package that includes I think Eclipse and some platforms etc or just the sdk installer because you already have Eclipse unzipped somewhere?

Shakeel · 12 Dec 2012 at 18:28

ok here is what ive done. i only do this for bit of android flashing so nothing too advanced. ive installed the java jdk and then downloaded the android sdk. to download the packages you need to open the sdk manager however that willl not open. ive set my java_home as follows C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_10 i took this advise from a java site online

how do i run an exe from the cmd?

Crowort · 12 Dec 2012 at 18:33

I'm not 100% sure but I think it is mean to be C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_10\bin At least that is where I always point to for Java.

thenewoc · 13 Dec 2012 at 00:05

Maybe it doesn't like jdk 7 as the sdk system requirements state jdk 6, maybe uninstall 7 and try 6 and update java_home path accordingly to new folder version name.

Shakeel · 13 Dec 2012 at 00:44

ok i added the bin to the path and the unistalled and reinstalled the sdk. it is now working

thanks to all the replied to the thread