"Error initializing Java Runtime Environment. You may need to reinstall Flash"

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Solution 1

I had this problem too, and thought: what if this EXE cannot reach the Java runtime environment because of a permission problem? And it is!

So, if you're running Windows 7 or Vista, make sure to open Flash by running it as an Administrator. This solved the problem for me.

Solution 2

I also got this when I launched Flash CS5 and found that it was due to recent JAVA upgrade. Fortunately, I backed up my HD files using Time Machine and went back and found an earlier preference file. Here's what I did.

On the Mac I replaced the JAVA Preference version 13.6.0 with an earlier version of 13.5.0 located at:

local_HD/Applications/Utilities/Java Preferences

After replacing this file, the error message went away. I'm using a MacBookPro and OS 10.6.8.

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stevenvh

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Updated on June 04, 2022

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stevenvh almost 2 years

I get this error starting up Flash Professional CS5 (on 32-bit XP). I don't even have to create/open a Flash file. I already reinstalled, but to no avail. Any suggestions?