Windows 10: Cannot Open .jar files

Discus and support Cannot Open .jar files in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I've been facing an issue on my Windows 11 system related to .jar files. Despite using the Jarfix tool, I'm still unable to open .jar files on my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Sam G3, Dec 29, 2023.

  1. Sam G3 Win User

    Cannot Open .jar files


    I've been facing an issue on my Windows 11 system related to .jar files. Despite using the Jarfix tool, I'm still unable to open .jar files on my system.Here are some details:Operating System: Windows 11Tool Used: JarfixI've utilized Jarfix to fix the file association for .jar files, but the problem persists. When I try to open a .jar file, nothing happens. No error messages or prompts.Has anyone encountered a similar issue on Windows 11, and if so, how did you resolve it? I would greatly appreciate any tips, or suggestions to get .jar files working smoothly on my system.

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    Sam G3, Dec 29, 2023
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  2. DaveM121 Win User

    jar files

    Fixing .jar file opening on Windows requires two steps:

    • Open the Control Panel, and chose "Default Programs - Associate a File type or protocol with a program". Find .jar extension (Executable JAR file) there, and pick Java as default program to open this extension. It will probably be listed as "Java Platform(SE)".
      A faster alternative perhaps is straightforward right-click on a .jar file, and then change associated program by clicking on the "Change..." button.
    • Now open the regedit, and open the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\jarfile\shell\open\command key. Luckilly for us, we may specify parameters there for the (Default) value. This is normally: C:\Program Files\Java\jre7\bin\javaw.exe" -jar "%1" %*

    I Hope this Answers your Question!
     
    DaveM121, Dec 29, 2023
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  3. .jar files opening in internet explorer

    Hi Robert,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I understand that .jar files opens in Internet Explorer by default and downloads again on Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it resolves the issue.

    1. Right click on the .jar file, select Open with
    and click on Choose another app.

    2. Select the app you want to open the .jar file from list.

    3. If required, highlight the app and check the option
    Always use this app to open, click OK.

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Vinodh_Kumar V, Dec 29, 2023
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  4. NateHoopu Win User

    Cannot Open .jar files

    .jar files opening in internet explorer

    I have the same problem, I accidentaly switched a .jar file to open with internet explorer, or notepad, I can't remember, and I forgot to unselect set it to the default, and now I can't get back to the java thing, please help.
     
    NateHoopu, Dec 29, 2023
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