CreateProcess error=2, The system cannot find the file specified [Android studio]

Question

I upgraded my windows and reinstalled Android studio 0.3.2. I am using windows8.1 Pro now and installed java x64, I also did set up JAVA_HOME E

Answer 1

I hope this answer can be a reference for new comer!

I got same issue and I stuck for this error!

Finally I got solution here!

After I explore the error detail, I got message that there are issue with NDK. Try to disable NDK or add the following code in your gradle.build

packagingOptions{
    doNotStrip '*/mips/*.so'
    doNotStrip '*/mips64/*.so'
}

Answer 2

I am getting this because of ndk path .

Check the ndk path in local.properties file & also check the sdk path . Delete the build file , sometimes it makes the error in case you are migrating the project from Linux to windows or vice versa .

Then click invalidate cache and restart .

Mine this solved this issue . Hope this will help you .

Answer 3

proper solution of this

1. Download old ndk from here

2. Extract to your SDK file path like mine is H:\SDK\ndk-bundle16

3. Now show it in gradle.properties folder.

Answer 4

I got this same error on android studio 3.1 which I've just now updated. user3235168's answer worked for me.

Additionally I had to remove the check mark from 'Use embedded JDK(recommended)' Then browse to jdk's path - C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_144

Answer 5

Since android studio is still referring to jdk1.7.0_40 change its path

1. Goto Files->Other Settings->Default Project Structure.

2. Under Platform Settings Select Android sdk...under JDK location change C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.7.0_40 to C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.7.0_45

That should do the trick :)

Answer 6

I had exactly the same error: CreateProcess error=2, The system cannot find the file specified [Android studio] No changes, just started Android Studio (3.6.2) in the morning and the bug appeared.

Anyway, I fixed this one by reinstalling Android Studio from scratch. I know it sounds stupid, but neither option worked for me, I just didn't have another hour to play with it.