JAVA ISSUES || While Generating FVU File OR Downloading FORM 16, FORM 16A

The FVU file (File Validation Utility) or the PDF converter utilities are basically Java-based utilities provided by the Traces (TDS) department. The utility of the department would respond only if there is required JAVA installed on the system.

The minimum required version of JAVA should be 8 or above. (Check the version from Control Panel >> Program and Feature >> to get help in knowing the installed JAVA on the system)

            

If there are multiple JAVA's installed on the system, then the command line "Java -Version" will help to know the java running on the system.

            

Below are the few possible JAVA Errors--

FVU Generation error --> File validation utility not found

            

Reason: Error occurs when the FVU files (.jar files) are missing at the root location of the software.

Default location “C:\Program Files (x86)\K.D.K. Software\Spectrum\Zen TDS\e-TDStcsfvu”

Solution : Please update the software to the latest version on both the SERVER system and LAN system.

Additionally, clicking the "Yes" button will automatically download the file.

FVU Generation error --> Windows cannot find 'javaw'

            

Solution : Firstly check with the JAVA running on the system by using the command line given above. Once the java running is known, then try the below steps.

The Steps given are with Java version 8 update 341 (32 Bit).

Step 1: Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_341\bin

Step 2: Copy the following files from the mentioned path -      Java.exe,      Javaw.exe,      Javacpl.exe,      Javaws.exe

Step 3: Paste these files at the following paths - 

1. C:\Windows\SysWOW64 (If system is 64 bit) or C:\Windows\System32 (If system is 32 bit)
   
2. C:\Program Files (x86)\K.D.K. Software\Spectrum\Zen TDS or C:\Program Files\K.D.K. Software\Spectrum\Zen TDS
   
3. C:\Program Files (x86)\K.D.K. Software\Spectrum\Zen TDS\Binn or C:\Program Files\K.D.K. Software\Spectrum\Zen TDS\Binn
   
4. C:\Program Files (x86)\K.D.K. Software\Spectrum\Zen TDS\e-TDStcsfvu or C:\Program Files\K.D.K. Software\Spectrum\Zen TDS\e-TDStcsfvu

FVU Generation error --> Error: Registry key 'Software\JavaSoft\Java Runtime Environment'\CurrentVersion' has value '1.8', but '1.7' is required.

             

Solution : First, uninstall all Java versions on the system and delete all folders related to JAVA in "C:\Program Files (x86)\Java" or "C:\Program Files\Java". Afterward, restart the system. Install the latest version of JAVA. Once Java is successfully running, proceed with the following steps.

The Steps given are with Java version 8 update 341 (32 Bit).

Step 1: Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_341\bin

Step 2: Copy the following files from the mentioned path -      Java.exe,      Javaw.exe,      Javacpl.exe,      Javaws.exe

Step 3: Paste these files at the following paths - 

1. C:\Windows\SysWOW64 (If system is 64 bit) or C:\Windows\System32 (If system is 32 bit)
   
2. C:\Program Files (x86)\K.D.K. Software\Spectrum\Zen TDS or C:\Program Files\K.D.K. Software\Spectrum\Zen TDS
   
3. C:\Program Files (x86)\K.D.K. Software\Spectrum\Zen TDS\Binn or C:\Program Files\K.D.K. Software\Spectrum\Zen TDS\Binn
   
4. C:\Program Files (x86)\K.D.K. Software\Spectrum\Zen TDS\e-TDStcsfvu or C:\Program Files\K.D.K. Software\Spectrum\Zen TDS\e-TDStcsfvu

FVU Generation error --> Utility opened in WinRAR

ISSUE IN TDS FVU Generation (24Q, 26Q, 27EQ, 27Q) as given in the below image

            

Reason: If the FVU utility file or JAR files are opened with WinRAR, then the window opens as shown above.

Solution: The process to be followed:

Step 1: Open Root Location of the software:      C:\Program Files (x86)\K.D.K. Software\Spectrum\Zen TDS\e-TDStcsfvu   OR      C:\Program Files\K.D.K. Software\Spectrum\Zen TDS\e-TDStcsfvu

            

Step 2: Right-click on any of the JAR files (Presently type shown as WinRAR archive) available in this folder  →  and Go to Properties 

            

Step 3: Click on Change option as shown.

            

Step 4: In recommended programs – Select JAVA Platforms to open these files.

            

NOTE:- If the option of JAVA(TM) Platform is not available in the list, the Browse button can be used. Click on Browse → "C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_341\bin" → JAVAW

            

            

Step 5: Please check all the JAR files are shown as Executable JAR File under Type

            

Now the user can generate the FVU file.

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