Problem scenario
You try to compile a Java program with a javac command. You get this error:
special.java:39: error: cannot find symbol
symbol: class foo
location: class bar
What should you do?
Possible solution
In some cases you need a keyword "new", but in other cases you need to not have the keyword "new".
Are you using the word "new" to the right of an equals sign "="? For example, does the offending line in your Java program look like this?
String [][] var1 = new foo();
Try eliminating the keyword "new". Then see if it compiles. There are many potential causes. To read more, see this website or see this page.