Fixing Jlink.exe Issues - How to Download and Repair

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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EXE files such as jlink.exe are categorized as Win64 EXE (Executable application) files. As a OpenJDK Platform binary file, it was created for use in OpenJDK Platform 13 by Sun Microsystems.

The initial introduction of jlink.exe released in Java Development Kit (64-Bit) 12 was for Windows 10 on 03/25/2019. The latest file version for NetBeans 9 is v13.0.2 released on 09/21/2018.

In this article, you will find detailed jlink.exe information, a EXE file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	jlink.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	OpenJDK Platform binary
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Oracle Corporation
Software Program:	OpenJDK Platform 13
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 2019

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	Neutral
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x1424
Code Size:	3584

View Other jlink.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	20 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:21 07:21:38+00:00
File Type:	Win64 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
Time Stamp:	2019:12:11 09:22:45+00:00
PE Type:	PE32+
Linker Version:	14.16
Code Size:	3584
Initialized Data Size:	8192
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x1424
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	13.0.2.0
Product Version Number:	13.0.2.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	Neutral
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Oracle Corporation
File Description:	OpenJDK Platform binary
File Version:	13.0.2
Internal Name:	jlink
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 2019
Product Name:	OpenJDK Platform 13
Product Version:	13.0.2

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What are jlink.exe Error Messages?

jlink.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are NetBeans errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when jlink.exe is attempted to be loaded either when NetBeans is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using NetBeans.

In most cases, jlink.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these jlink.exe error messages mean that NetBeans was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, NetBeans will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common jlink.exe errors include:

jlink.exe - Bad Image.
jlink.exe Application Error.
jlink.exe could not be found.
jlink.exe could not be installed.
jlink.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
jlink.exe could not be started.
jlink.exe failed to initialize properly.
jlink.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
jlink.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
jlink.exe is not running.
Cannot find jlink.exe.
Error starting program: jlink.exe.
Faulting Application Path: jlink.exe.
The file jlink.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - jlink.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because jlink.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the jlink.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting jlink.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using OpenJDK Platform 13. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Oracle Corporation, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of jlink.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix jlink.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your jlink.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the jlink.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed NetBeans (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling NetBeans software.

You can uninstall NetBeans software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for NetBeans 9 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall NetBeans software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

NetBeans 9

Sun Microsystems

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many jlink.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the jlink.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your jlink.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate jlink.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free jlink.exe files for every applicable version of NetBeans. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download jlink.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate NetBeans folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-12\bin\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-13.0.2\bin\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve jlink.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download jlink.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying jlink.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Sun Microsystems typically does not release NetBeans EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing jlink.exe and all other EXE files for NetBeans. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Java Development Kit (64-Bit) 12

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

jlink.exe

12.0.0.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Java(TM) Platform SE 12
Software Version:	12.0.0.0
File Version:	12
File Size:	20840
File Date:	11/16/2019
MD5 Checksum:	b9b0d86464971b12ef16d8e504f66fb1
SHA1 Checksum:	1c7f13c26c40d3b4f2fb9f603420fdc22bb53d21
SHA256 Checksum:	c04f7c0fbb1104515f72abc12694316bec41398e702e60f4e204ef9068b35f41
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-12\bin\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	8704
Linker Version:	14.12
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/16/2019

NetBeans 9

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

jlink.exe

13.0.2.0

13.0.2

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	OpenJDK Platform 13
Software Version:	13.0.2.0
File Version:	13.0.2
File Size:	20008
File Date:	02/21/2020
MD5 Checksum:	54631cad79fcd0e0d3a72704b34af845
SHA1 Checksum:	aad2382dfcf9e9f2e695eb65bf3b97ea829037f2
SHA256 Checksum:	433368d0c58b3dea0f427df8f1b17002670efae672be0ad26a0fd50d0e883e69
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Java\jdk-13.0.2\bin\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	8192
Linker Version:	14.16
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/21/2020

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jimage.exe	OpenJDK Platform binary	OpenJDK Platform 13 (13.0.2)	20008	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
netbeans64.exe	NetBeans IDE	NetBeans IDE 9.0 (9.0.0.0)	350208	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
serialver.exe	OpenJDK Platform binary	OpenJDK Platform 13 (13.0.2)	20008	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\

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