Error when checking Java version: could not find java.dll

Question

why do I get this? How can I fix it?

C:\\Users\\ash>java version
Error: Registry key \'Software\\JavaSoft\\Java Runtime Environment\'\\Cu         


        

Answer 1

1. rename file "C:\Windows\System32\java.exe" to "C:\Windows\System32\java_old.exe"
2. CMD --> java -version

done.