could not resolve archetype org.apache.maven.archetypes maven-archetype-quickstart

INTRODUCTION

This post will help you to resolve the error which will occur during the creation of Project using Maven.

Error

could not resolve archetype org.apache.maven.archetypes maven-archetype-quickstart

ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES SETTINGS

Add the below environment variables.

1. MAVEN_HOME=c:\maven-3.3.3
2. M2_HOME==c:\maven-3.3.3
3. CLASSPATH = %MAVEN_HOME%\lib;
4. PATH=%MAVEN_HOME%\bin;

PROXY SETTINGS

Set this if you are connected with any vpn.

1. Go to c:\maven-3.3.3\conf\settings.xml
2. Add Your proxy details

<proxy>

<id>myproxy</id>

<active>true</active>

<protocol>http</protocol>

<host>www.myweb.com</host>

<port>80</port>

</proxy>

ECLIPSE SETTINGS

1. Open Run Command and type . (just dot), you will be directed to your local user path like c:\Users\<username>
2. Delete .m2 folder permanently
3. Open Eclipse
4. Go to Windows->Preferences->Maven->User Settings
1. Global Settings: c:\maven-3.3.3\conf\settings.xml
2. User Settings: c:\maven-3.3.3\conf\settings.xml
5. Click Update Settings & Reindex
6. Restart the Eclipse

Now try to create a Maven Eclipse and Maven Project will be created successfully. Please reply your comments if you still facing any error.