java - How can I set the JDK NetBeans runs on?

Question

I have the older NetBeans 6.7, NetBeans 6.9, and NetBeans 7.0, which used to run on jdk1.6.0_21 and jdk1.6.0_25. Now I've removed those JDKs and only have jdk1.6.0_26 and jdk1.7.0 left, but I still want to keep the older versions of NetBeans, but now when I run them, I get this message:

"Cannot locate java installation in specified jdkhome C:Program Files (x86)Javajdk1.6.0_25
Do you want to try to use default version?"

I tried to find where it's looking for the "jdk1.6.0_25", and updated a few configuration files in "C:Program Files (x86)NetBeans 6.7" and "C:UsersUSER.nbi egistry.xml", and yet the message keeps coming. Where and what do I need to change to point it to C:Program Files (x86)Javajdk1.6.0_26?

Answer 1

Thanks to Kasun Gajasinghe's tip, I found the solution in the "suggested" link. Update the following file (replace 7.x with your NetBeans version):

C:Program FilesNetBeans 7.xetc
etbeans.conf

Change the following line to point it where your Java installation is:

netbeans_jdkhome="C:Program FilesJavajdk1.7xxxxx"

You may need administrator privileges to edit netbeans.conf.