How do I resolve ClassNotFoundException?

Question

I am trying to run a Java application, but getting this error:

java.lang.ClassNotFoundException:

After the colon comes the location of the cla

Answer 1

Your classpath is broken (which is a very common problem in the Java world).

Depending on how you start your application, you need to revise the argument to -cp, your Class-Path entry in MANIFEST.MF or your disk layout.