java error when trying to compile and execute java programs using intelliJ idea

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I am experiencing build failure when trying to compile and execute Java programs using JDK 8 (1.8.0_432). I keep getting the following error from IntelliJ idea:

java: invalid flag: --add-modules

Not sure why this is happening.

Can confirm that JAVA_HOME & PATH is correctly set to Java 8 directory.

queeg · Accepted Answer · 2025-09-20 08:57:06Z

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Modules were introduced in Java 9, so I would not be surprised if a Java 8 JVM is scared to death.

See also https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_Platform_Module_System

answered Sep 20 at 8:57

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