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Recorder Cannot Identify Java Application Elements

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Dear all,
Recorder cannot identify Java application elements.
 
I tried https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-automate/desktop-flows/how-to/java but Recorder still cannot work for Java application.
I have installed Java JDK
I have run PAD.Java.Installer.Host.exe
 
Highly appreciate if anyone can help on this.
 
 
 
 
 
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  • Deenuji_Loganathan_ Profile Picture
    6,250 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at
    Duplicate response - hence removed
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    Deenuji_Loganathan_ Profile Picture
    6,250 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at
    Hi there,
     

    Please follow the steps below and ensure that you see a green checkmark (✅) instead of an orange alert symbol in the step 3. If the green checkmark appears, it means you have successfully installed the Java installer on your system. However, if the alert symbol is displayed, it indicates that the Java installation was not completed correctly.

     

    If the green checkmark appears but you are still unable to capture the elements, you will need to handle this automation using image-based automation combined with keystrokes.

     

    Thanks,
    Deenuji Loganathan 👩‍💻
    Power Automate Desktop Community Champion 🤖
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    SwatiSTW Profile Picture
    741 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at
    You should try below things
    1: Verify your Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Version, make sure that it matches the requirements of Power Automate Desktop. Looking at images you given seems JRE 1.8 is installed, which is supported by Power Automate Desktop but check if the architecture (x86 or x64) matches the application's architecture.
    Update your JAVA_HOME environment variable to point to the installed Java JDK directory.
    2: Enable Java Access Bridge as Power Automate Desktop requires the Java Access Bridge for Java application automation. You can check it by opening Java Control Panel. Then Go to the Advanced tab.
    Under Accessibility, ensure that Enable Java Access Bridge is checked. Restart your computer after enabling Java Access Bridge.
    3: Run PAD.Java.Installer.Host.exe as administrator. Also confirm no errors are reported during installation.
    You mentioned running PAD.Java.Installer.Host.exe. Ensure the following:
    The required configuration file (pad.config) should be updated automatically.
    4: Configure pad.config Manually (if necessary)
    Locate the pad.config file (should be in the PAD installation folder).
    Verify that it contains a reference to your Java application:
    <java>
       <jrePath>path_to_your_JRE</jrePath>
       <javaAppPaths>
          <javaAppPath>path_to_your_java_application.exe</javaAppPath>
       </javaAppPaths>
    </java>
    Replace path_to_your_JRE and path_to_your_java_application.exe with the actual paths.
    5: Check Java App Compatibility -Power Automate Desktop supports Swing and AWT-based Java applications. If the application is using JavaFX or other frameworks, PAD may not detect the UI elements.
    6: Update Java Configuration - Ensure the JDK/JRE path used by the Java application matches the path enabled in the PAD Java Runtime Environment Settings. In the "Java Runtime Environment Settings" window, select the appropriate JDK/JRE and ensure it is enabled.
    7: Recorder Settings - Open Power Automate Desktop. Go to Settings > Desktop Recorder > Java Mode.
    Ensure Java Mode is enabled.
  • SZ-11120353-0 Profile Picture
    4 on at
    hello Deenuji_Loganathan_, 
    Thanks for your quick response, I found it's green checkmark Java Automation. But I still cannot identify the Java elements.
    Thanks.

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