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Flash CS6 AIR error: CreateWinProcess failed with error 2. The system cannot find the file specified

Feb 22, 2013 10:13 AM

Tags: #air #error #flash #export #swf #flash_cs6

I created an AIR application in Adobe Flash CS6, but when I test, debug or publish it, an error always occured.

 

CreateWinProcess failed with error 2. The system cannot find the file specified.

 

When I clicked OK, Flash suddenly stops responding, so I need to end the process using Task Manager.

 

I created a blank FLA document and tested and published it, everything's fine there. It was exported properly. But when I do it with the AIR app, Flash can't even start exporting the SWF of the AIP app, and instead gave me the error.

 

I speculate that there is something wrong with the Java command line stuff Flash is doing behind the curtain. I tried using ADL myself and get the AIR app working fine.
I also found out that Flash has its own JRE installed, so I don't have to bother the JRE used by my computer.

 

Is there any way to fix this? Thanks in advance. Have a nice day!

6220 Views   20 Replies   Latest reply: kglad, Feb 22, 2013 6:38 AM
 
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  • Jose_Flash_ookken
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    1. Jose_Flash_ookken,
    May 15, 2012 1:04 AM   in reply to Master §ix
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    Please check this thread

     

    http://forums.adobe.com/message/4387097#4387097

     

    Let me know this will slove your issue.

     
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  • Master §ix
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    2. Master §ix,
    May 15, 2012 1:43 AM   in reply to Jose_Flash_ookken
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    The AIR app I created has no ActionScript, so I don't think the thread would help me.

    Flash has the AIR SDK pointed to the right path (C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Flash CS6\AIR3.2).

    I appreciate the help though. Thanks!

     
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  • sudeshna sarkar
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    3. sudeshna sarkar,
    May 15, 2012 1:54 AM   in reply to Master §ix
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    Hi , 

     

    The Flash application is sometimes not able to access the path to the java that you are trying to use. You need to correctly set the windows environment variables by right clicking on My Computer and going to properties.

    Include your Java path in the environmental variable(JAVA_HOME) and save it. The path will be similar to : c:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jdk1.6.0_21\bin.

     

    Let me know if this solves your problem. 

     

    Thanks and regards,

    Sudeshna Sarkar

    Adobe Flash Professional Team.

     
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  • Master §ix
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    4. Master §ix,
    May 15, 2012 2:47 AM   in reply to sudeshna sarkar
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    So, the Java environment Adobe Flash has to use is JDK or JRE?

     
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  • sudeshna sarkar
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    5. sudeshna sarkar,
    May 15, 2012 3:19 AM   in reply to Master §ix
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    Hi ,

     

    Install JDK. Ideally this shouldn't be required. We are checking the issue at our end.

     

    Thanks and regards,

    Sudeshna Sarkar

    Adobe Flash Professional Team.

     
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  • Master §ix
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    6. Master §ix,
    May 16, 2012 7:41 AM   in reply to sudeshna sarkar
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    I set the env. var. JAVA_HOME to my Java path, but nothing happens. It still produces the same error.

     

    Edit: I installed the latest JDK and set the environment variable JAVA_HOME to the JDK, but still nothing happened.

     
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  • Master §ix
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    7. Master §ix,
    May 18, 2012 12:02 AM   in reply to Master §ix
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    Should I just reinstall Flash?

     
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  • Daniel777
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    8. Daniel777,
    May 25, 2012 6:41 AM   in reply to Master §ix
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    I have the same problem. I am attempting to test an Air 3.2 application I am coding in Flash CS6.

     

    I can test without problems if the targetted platform is Flash Player.

     

    But if I target Air 3.2 then I get the same error Master §ix posted.

     

    "CreateWinProcess failed with error 2. The system cannot find the file specified."

     

    Then I have to use Task Manager to end the process.

     

    I have set the environmental JAVA_HOME variable to my Java JDK path, but the error still remains.

     

    This means I cannot test my Air 3.2 apps within Flash CS6. I have to publish and install every single time. Which is very annoying and time consuming when all I want to do is test functionality of incremental changes to code.

     

    Is there a proper answer to this?

     

    Thanks

     
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  • Suhas Yogin
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    9. Suhas Yogin,
    Jul 5, 2012 2:06 AM   in reply to Daniel777
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    Hello,

     

    This is Suhas Yogin from the Adobe Flash Professional team. We are on a bug-hunting course and would like to know if you were able to resolve this issue? If so, how?

     

    If not, could you please give us the following details:

     

    • Machine Configuration?
    • Have you reset your Flash Preferences? If yes, was this issue still reproducible?
    • Could you please upload your FLA’s to a free file sharing site such as Google Docs?

     

    Thanks,

    Suhas Yogin

     
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  • Daniel777
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    10. Daniel777,
    Jul 5, 2012 11:07 AM   in reply to Suhas Yogin
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    Hi Suhas,

     

    I am sorry to say that the problem has not been resolved. As an alternative arrangement I have to keep exporting standalone Air apps with the Air runtime embedded in order to test my creations.

     

    It doesn't matter  which app I am working on either, if I am CTRL+ENTER testing it, and it is destined for Air (as opposed to Flash) I get the error.

     

    My Machine is WinXP Home SP3, 4GB Ram, Intel Core2 Duo... etc. What else do you need?

     

    Regards,

    Dan

     
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  • Ameen Al Hossani
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    11. Ameen Al Hossani,
    Sep 28, 2012 8:23 AM   in reply to Suhas Yogin
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    Is there any solution for  this case

    I have the same problem

    I have tried the above suggestions but nothing happened

    WinXP Home SP3 system32

    Thanks in advanced

     

    Note: I have both CS5 and CS6 on my PC is that might be the problem??

     
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  • Jose_Flash_ookken
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    12. Jose_Flash_ookken,
    Sep 30, 2012 10:02 PM   in reply to Ameen Al Hossani
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    Please install the CS6 update :-

    http://www.adobe.com/support/flash/downloads.html

    And let us know if that resolved your issue. Adobe strongly recommends that you install this update.

     
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  • Ameen Al Hossani
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    13. Ameen Al Hossani,
    Oct 1, 2012 2:44 PM   in reply to Jose_Flash_ookken
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    I installed  the update, but I'm sorry to say that it did not solve the problem

    The error is still there as described by Master §ix and Daniel777

    CreateWinProcess failed with error 2. The system cannot find the file specified.

    It happens when trying to test, debug, or publish air applications (AIR 2.5 – AIR 3.4 , desktop, android, iOS)

    In this case, I can't use the simulator to test the applications,

    thanks

     
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  • meetiwari3
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    14. meetiwari3,
    Oct 4, 2012 2:30 AM   in reply to Ameen Al Hossani
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    Hi,

     

    Could you please let us know whether the following folder "jre" is getting created under the location-

    c:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files/Adobe/Adobe Flash CS6/jre?

     

    We were trying to repro the issue "CreateWinProcess failed with error 2. The system cannot find the file specified.", only when we deleted the jre folder from the above mentioned location.

     

    Thanks!

    Meenakshi

    Flash Pro Engg Team.

     
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  • Ameen Al Hossani
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    15. Ameen Al Hossani,
    Oct 7, 2012 10:03 AM   in reply to meetiwari3
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    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Flash CS6\jre

    Yes, I found this folder

    But I didn’t find any Environment Variable of that value. I'm not expert  and I don’t know if it needs a variable or not.

     

    I tried to update the jre folder with jre7, but I got the same error

    Then, I tried to delete the jre from this location and open flash cs6, and I got this error

    Error initializing  Java Runtime Environment . You may need to reinstall flash.

    And I got the previous error too.

     

    Hmm…  now, is it about the java files, Environment Variables or Air Debug Launcher?

     

    Thanks

    Ameen Al Hossani

     
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  • blogtom
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    16. blogtom,
    Nov 3, 2012 2:39 AM   in reply to Ameen Al Hossani
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    Same problem here!

     

    1. Flash CS6
    2. Latest updates installed
    4. Windows XP (Home) Service Pack 3
    5. JDK Installed

     

     

    We need a fix for this!!!

     
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  • blogtom
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    17. blogtom,
    Dec 21, 2012 5:36 AM   in reply to blogtom
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    Anybody fixed this issue yet?

    The error is still alive!

     

    @Adobe When does a new Flash CS6 update arrive?

     
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  • Stankrug
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    18. Stankrug,
    Jan 20, 2013 8:51 AM   in reply to meetiwari3
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    Have the same issue.  Has anyone come up with a solution to this problem. My operating system is Windows xp 32bit, downloaded the newest JDK version, set environment path and have tried everything that has been discussed on this forum page.. Cs5.5 flash worked fine. Please help..

     
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  • blogtom
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    19. blogtom,
    Jan 21, 2013 12:49 PM   in reply to Stankrug
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    I'm still having the issue too!

     

    No word from Adobe  yet on this! Their support hotline didn't help  either....

     
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  • kglad
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    20. kglad,
    Feb 22, 2013 6:38 AM   in reply to blogtom
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    i encountered this error last night: CreateWinProcess failed with error 2. The system cannot find the file specified.

     

    i resolved the problem by reinstalling flash cs6 pro and updating.

     
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