Windows 10: Cannot open .jar files, even though Java is installed.

My computer has Java installed, but it does not show up as an option when I try to open .jar files. When I search for "java" in "Choose an app on the computer", it shows nothing. How can I solve this if I am not an administrator?

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.java to .jar file

As a side note to Easy Rhinos comment, you can only jar .class files, meaning that you need to compile all the .java files and them jar the .class files resulting from the compilation. Example:
Code: javac Test.java jar cf Teste.jar Test.class[/quote]

 

Cannot Open .jar files

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

I understand you're facing issues with opening .jar files on your Windows 11 system, even after using the Jarfix tool. Let's try some additional troubleshooting steps to resolve the problem:

1. Reinstall Java: First, ensure that you have Java installed on your system. If it is already installed, try reinstalling it to ensure that all necessary components are properly configured. You can download the latest version of Java from the official Java website (java.com).
   
2. Check File Associations: Confirm that the .jar file extension is associated with Java. To do this, right-click on a .jar file, select "Open With," and choose "Choose another app." From the list, select Java (or browse to the Java executable file) and check the box that says "Always use this app to open .jar files." This will ensure that .jar files are opened with Java by default.
   
3. Command Line: Try running the .jar file from the command line. Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell, navigate to the directory where the .jar file is located, and use the command "java -jar filename.jar" (replace "filename.jar" with the actual name of the .jar file). This will attempt to execute the .jar file using the Java runtime environment.
   
4. Check Java Version: Make sure that you have the latest version of Java installed on your system. Older versions may not be fully compatible with Windows 11. Visit the official Java website to download and install the latest version.
   
5. Update Windows: Ensure that your Windows 11 system is up to date with the latest updates. Sometimes, system updates can resolve compatibility issues that may be causing problems with .jar files.
   

If none of these steps resolve the issue, it might be helpful to provide more details about the specific error messages or behaviors you encounter when trying to open .jar files. Additionally, you could consider seeking assistance from the Java community or contacting the support team for the application or program associated with the .jar file you're trying to open.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

.java to .jar file

if you know the manual then you know you dont put the code in the program, you convert all of your java class files into a jar file using their compiler.