Convert a file-based RSA SecurID software token from .sdtid (CTF) format to a QR code failed with error "Java is not recognized"
Article Number
Applies To
RSA Product/Service Type: Authentication Manager
RSA Version/Condition: 8.x
Issue
java -jar TokenConverter.jar android1x.sdtid -android -qr -o qrCode.jpeg
Cause
Resolution
- Visit the Official Oracle website.
- Download the latest version of the JDK that matches your operating system.
- Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
- After installation, set the
JAVA_HOMEenvironment variable to the JDK installation directory.- On Windows: Right-click on the "This PC" or "My Computer" icon on your desktop or File Explorer and select "Properties." In the System window, click on "Advanced system settings" on the left-hand side. You can now copy the environment variables.
- In the System Properties window, click on the "Environment Variables" button.
- In the "System Variables" section, click on the "New" button.
- Set the "Variable name" as
JAVA_HOME. - In the "Variable value" field, enter the path to the JDK installation directory. For example, if the JDK is installed in "C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_XXX" (where XXX represents the specific update number), enter that path.
- Click "OK" to save the changes.
- Open the cmd and execute: java -version
- Expected output: Java JDK installed version
- Expected output: Java JDK installed version
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