You are trying to run 32-bit Java from a 64-bit Command Prompt without the full path. Fix: Do not rely on PATH. Use the full path: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_XXX\bin\java.exe" -version

set PATH=%JAVA_HOME%\bin;%PATH%

It was 3:47 PM on a Tuesday when the legacy server first screamed.

If installing 32-bit Java on your host is difficult, run a container with a 32-bit Linux base and 32-bit JDK/JRE. Example Dockerfile base: i386/debian with a 32-bit JDK installed.

If you encounter issues during installation, refer to the troubleshooting section below: