Get FileNotFoundException when initialising FileInputStream with File object

Question

I am trying to initialise a FileInputStream object using a File object. I am getting a FileNotFound error on the line

fis = new FileInputStream(file);
         


        

Answer 1

I think you are executing the statement from eclipse or any java IDE and target file is also present in IDE workspace. You are getting the error as Eclipse cant read the target file in the same workspace. You can run your code from command prompt. It should not through any exception.