1) in the servers view: choose "New->Server" 2) hit "Configure runtime environments", 3) choose "JBoss 7.0 Runtime" & push "Next" 4) hit "Browse" and choose a bogus directory (ex. /tmp) Result: The wizard does not warn the user that the directory that he chose is not a valid as7 home directory ALTERNATIVELY: 1) create a new server adapter for AS7 2) go to server view and double click the new server adapter 3) in the server editor: hit "Runtime Environment" 4) hit "Browse" and choose a bogus home directory (ex. /tmp) Result: The wizard does not warn the user that the directory that he chose is not a valid as7 home directory