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Make sure you've got the newest version of the TMC plugin by clicking `Help` -> `Check for Updates` on the top bar of Netbeans.
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If you can't make it work, come to the workshops and we'll help you :)
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If you can't make it work, ask on the [support channels](/support-and-assistance) or come to the workshop.
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### Netbeans freezes when the feedback window opens
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This problem shouldn't be present in the newer version of the plugin. You can download it at `Help` -> `Check for updates` and following the instructions.
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This problem shouldn't be present in the newer version of the plugin. You can download it at `Help` → `Check for updates` and following the instructions.
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### I think one of the programming exercises has a bug
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Please make sure the bug is not in your code. You may ask for help to spot a possible bug from one of the course's [support channels](/support-and-assistance). You can also test if there's an update to the exercise in NetBeans by selecting TMC --> Download or update exercises from NetBeans' navigation bar. If the problem still persists, please open a new discussion thread in the course's Moodle-forum where the course assistants can see what's wrong with the exercise and fix the issue.
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Please make sure the bug is not in your code. You may ask for help to spot a possible bug from one of the course's [support channels](/support-and-assistance). You can also test if there's an update to the exercise in NetBeans by selecting `TMC` → `Download` or update exercises from NetBeans' navigation bar. If you still believe there to be an error, notify course assistants through the [support channels](/support-and-assistance).
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### I found an error in the material
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Please open a new discussion thread in the course's Moodle-forum regarding the error you found.
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Please contact course assistants through the [support channels](/support-and-assistance).
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If you are able to fix the error yourself, for example if it's a typing error, you can open a pull request in the course material's Github repository: https://github.com/rage/java-programming-fall-19
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If you are able to fix the error yourself, for example if it's a typing error, you can open a pull request in the course material's Github repository: https://github.com/rage/java-programming.
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### Doing the exercises and returning them is slow on macOS
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Follow these instructions to fix the issue: https://materiaalit.github.io/tmc-asennus/macos-verkkoongelma/.
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Follow these instructions to fix the issue: https://materiaalit.github.io/tmc-asennus/macos-verkkoongelma/. The instructions are in Finnish but the images should be of assistance until the instructions are translated.
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If it doesn't help, try changing the proxy setting on Netbeans to "no proxy".
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### the tests of part are not working on my mac
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Check these instructions: [macOS ohjeet](/macos-ohjeet)
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Check these instructions: [macOS instructions](/macos-ohjeet).
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### while running the tests, I get an error about JAVA_HOME
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Follow these instructions: [https://materiaalit.github.io/tmc-asennus/java_home_not_found/](https://materiaalit.github.io/tmc-asennus/java_home_not_found/).
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Follow these instructions: [https://materiaalit.github.io/tmc-asennus/java_home_not_found/](https://materiaalit.github.io/tmc-asennus/java_home_not_found/). The instructions are in Finnish but the images should be of assistance until the instructions are translated.
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### Netbeans or its installer doesn't open, or looks odd when opening
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Make sure you have Java Development Kit (JDK) version 8 installed. The environment used on this course doesn't work properly with newer versions of Java. If you have a problem with this, try removing the newer versions of Java on your computer, and then install "Netbeans with TMC" again.
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Make sure you have Java Development Kit (JDK) version 11 installed. The environment used on this course doesn't work properly with other versions of Java. If you have a problem with this, try removing the other versions of Java on your computer, and then [clear the old settings](/remove-netbeans-settings).
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### The buttons to run and to send to the server on Netbeans are gray
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This usually indicates either passed deadline or wrong course being selected in `TMC` -> `Settings`.
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This usually indicates either passed deadline or wrong course being selected in `TMC` → `Settings`.
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### I want to apply for study right through the programming mooc. Is this the right course?
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### I want to apply for study right through the programming MOOC. Is this the right course?
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No, you cannot apply for the study right based on this course.
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### Encountering 'Cannot run program "cmd"' when doing programming exercises
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The issue is probably due to an error with very recent Java 8 JDK versions. See the [Installation guide](https://www.mooc.fi/en/installation/netbeans) for specifics and solutions.

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path: "/remove-netbeans-settings"
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title: "Remove old NetBeans settings"
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Sometimes NetBeans doesn't work beacuse of old settings files that are still present in the system. These instructions clear these old files.
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# Windows
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1. Close NetBeans/TMCBeans.
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2. Open File Explorer.
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3. Press `CTRL + L`.
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4. Type `%APPDATA%` and press Enter.
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5. From the folder that opens, remove the folder named `tmcbeans`.
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6. Start NetBeans/TMCBeans.
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# macOS
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1. Close NetBeans/TMCBeans.
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2. Open Finder.
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3. Go to the home folder (`Shift + Command + H` in Finder). Usually Finder opens the home folder by default.
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4. Remove the folder named `.tmcbeans`. If you do not see the folder, press `Command + Shift + piste`.
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5. Start NetBeans/TMCBeans.
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# Linux
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1. Close NetBeans/TMCBeans.
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2. Open the file explorer (sometimes called "Files").
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3. Go to the home folder (`Alt + Home` in the file explorer). Usually the file explorer opens the home folder by default.
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4. Remove the folder named `.tmcbeans`. If you do not see the folder, press `Ctrl + H`.
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5. Start NetBeans/TMCBeans.
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# If these instructions do not help
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See [frequently asked questions](./faq) and, if necessary, ask for help through the [support channels](./support-and-assistance).

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