The Elder Scrolls Online

The Elder Scrolls Online

Lio Feb 19, 2016 @ 4:56pm
LaunchAnywhere Error: Windows error 5 occured while loading the Java VM [FIXED!]
Hey guys,

I had this issue and take me so long to fix, so I'll make a tutorial to help other people fix it fast:

First, when you buy the game, take the serial key from steam and go to elder scroll online site, login into your account, click in reedem code and download the setup.

The file will be - Install_ESO.exe -

The error happens when you try tho execute that. This happen cus the path to java is wrong.

1-Put the file Install_ESO.exe in documents folder. ->C:\Users\Lio\Documents (in my case)

2-Find where you installed java -C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_73\bin\java.exe (for default)

3-open cmd - windows -> run -> cmd

4- digit -> cd C:\Users\Lio\Documents (Where you put the file Install_ESO.exe) <hit enter>

5-digit -> Install_ESO.exe LAX_VM "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.8.0_73\bin\java.exe" (path to your java.exe) <hit enter>

Now it will open normally. Remember to check if your java is 32 or 64bits. It need to be compatible with your Windows OS.

*change the field "Lio" for your user folder.

Hope helped someone.

Last edited by Lio; Feb 19, 2016 @ 4:56pm
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Randy Marsh Feb 19, 2016 @ 6:30pm 
Hey buddy can i suggest you putting this up into an actual guide on the guides section of the game hub? Hate to see it get buried
Lio Feb 19, 2016 @ 6:40pm 
Originally posted by Randy Marsh:
Hey buddy can i suggest you putting this up into an actual guide on the guides section of the game hub? Hate to see it get buried

Hey, man! I didn't found a guide topic for post this issue, I think if someone filter that on community topics will be easy to find. Or the moderetors find it useful can make a better tutorial for this issue. Thanks for helping!
Marsheii Nov 18, 2016 @ 1:42pm 
Where do you find the serial key
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Date Posted: Feb 19, 2016 @ 4:56pm
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