Failed to bootstrap path

Hey linus42,

Another step you can also take while contacting Oracle Support, you could also try making sure your Mac is up-to-date:

"Use Software Update

Before installing new software, it's a good idea to back up your Mac.

1. From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen:

• Choose System Settings. Then click General in the sidebar, and Software Update on the right.
• Or choose System Preferences. Then click Software Update.

2. If Software Update finds new software, click the Update Now or Upgrade Now button to install it.

3. Enter your administrator password, if asked. During installation, your Mac might restart, and you might see a progress bar or blank screen several times.

If Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, then no new software is currently available for your Mac model. Software Update shows only updates and upgrades that are compatible with your Mac."

Those steps are from this article: Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support This may seem like a simple step, but it can sometimes help resolve unexpected issues.

You could also try is seeing if this Java app will run in a test user, as a new user doesn't have custom or changed settings, and can help determine possible next steps by isolating this further. If needed, this article shows how: Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac - Apple Support

Let us know how those steps go or if you've already tried those steps.

Take care!

Hi linus42,

Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities! For this issue, we would recommend reaching out to Oracle support directly as they will be the experts for Java:

Oracle Support

Hope this helps!

Have a great day.