running any java program gives "dyld: Library not loaded: @rpath/libjli.jnilib"

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running any java program gives "dyld: Library not loaded: @rpath/libjli.jnilib"

Hi

Running Lion 10.7.2, but getting errors when I try to run *any* java program. From the command line, "java -version" gives me:

dyld: Library not loaded: @rpath/libjli.jnilib

Referenced from: /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/1.6.0_29-b11-402.jdk/Contents/Home/bin/java

Reason: image not found

Trace/BPT trap: 5

I have tried repairing permissions, etc, and software update says all the latest version, and tried the java update for Lion, which does not install because it says I have a later version.

I can't add java manually since java.com says use software update, and I can't find how to reinstall?

Any ideas?

TIA

Shaun

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.7)

Posted on Dec 16, 2011 7:30 AM

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Answer 1

baltwo

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Dec 16, 2011 5:16 PM in response to Shaun Conn

That implies the libjli.jnilib file is missing. On my machine, w/o the jdk intalled, these are the only installed components:

libmlib_jai.jnilib

liblauncher.jnilib

libJ3DUtils.jnilib

libJ3DAudio.jnilib

libJ3D.jnilib

libAppleScriptEngine.jnilib

libjdns_sd.jnilib

If you're playing around with Java SDKs, then try reinstalling or the developer forums.

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Answer 2

Shaun Conn Author

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Dec 17, 2011 2:59 PM in response to baltwo

Hi

I don't think I am playing with SDK's, and I can't find any relevant help in those forums, but have copied my question there to see if someone might be able to help.

Thanks.

Shaun

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baltwo

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Dec 17, 2011 3:51 PM in response to Shaun Conn

I don't think I am playing with SDK's

You originally wrote:

Referenced from: /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/1.6.0_29-b11-402.jdk/Contents/Home/bin/java

My JavaVirtualMachines folder is empty. So, unless someone else is mucking with your machine, you are.

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Shaun Conn Author

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Dec 17, 2011 3:56 PM in response to baltwo

Sorry, you misunderstand - I wasn't saying I hadn't installed something by mistake, I was just saying I wasnt playing. :-)

Unfortunately, knowing I may have inadvertently installed something like that doesn't help me fix my problem... I guess I really need to find someone who knows how to fix it, or has had a similar problem, rather than someone who hasn't got an issue.

Shaun

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Answer 5

baltwo

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Dec 17, 2011 4:13 PM in response to Shaun Conn

Sorry, that's what I meant by playing. Uninstall the SDK or examine it's package for the missing library. Additionally, contact whoever developed it.

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