LaTeX "Could not start the command "

Question

I have a problem with compiling a latex file. The error that I'm getting is: Could not start the command.

 pdflatex -synctex=1 -interaction=nonstopmode %.tex

I looked into the forum (like here) but couldn't find the solution. Using Texmaker 4.5 now and my settings look like that: enter image description here

Any ideas?

Solution

I was having the same issue in Windows 10. I had installed Texmaker (version 5.0.2) first and then MiKTeX. I am not sure if OP did the same. Here is what worked for me:

1. I uninstalled both Texmaker and MikTeX
2. I installed MiKTeX
3. I installed Texmaker

Got help from here

Bottom line: MiKTex should be installed before Texmaker