Windows 10: Windows 10 reassociate .jar files to java

I was trying to open a jar file, so I opened with any other program like adobe reader, didn't work.

I realized I needed to install Java, and did, but now it wont choose java as one of the apps to use to open it.

EDIT: I've tried a lot of things before asking this, including downloading Java, setting it's destination to the desktop, and tried using the executable files in that to run the .jar, so now I can't tell if any of those files are the correct Java.

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Cannot set Java to open .jar files by default

I have Windows 10 Home, on an HP Pavilion.

Anyway, today I downloaded a .jar file, and whenever I double-clicked on it, it would not open automatically. When right clicking on the .jar file and selecting "open with", "Java(TM) Platform SE binary" would not show up. Yes, I have Java installed
correctly on my computer. To make matters worse, I accidentally set .jar files to open automatically with Internet Explorer. Is there a way for me to find a Java folder on my computer that I could use to open this .jar file?

Obviously, I want to fix this problem so that I can open .jar files with Java, and Java only. The simplest and easiest solutions/help are greatly appreciated!

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I can't open .jar files

I just got windows 10 and have .jar files. When I try to open it I open it with java. whenever I just double click like on windows 8.1 it suddenly says could not install java with the .jar file in the way. I also downloaded the latest version of java.
Someone please help.

 

See if this will help:
go to settings, System, default apps, choose default app by file type....see if you can set .jar file....

 

It just showed me all the normal options that it would show if i right clicked the file normally and pressed open with

 

Question: What are you trying to open a jar for/in? It would really help figure it out.

 

A pokemon universal randomizer.
I know the program itself works as I just downloaded it on a different computer and it worked great.

 

I guess that helps...? Anyway, what is used to launch this "randomizer"? A executable? A batch file?

 

Executable

 

In that case what happens when you run the executable?

 

Well, it depends, when I use one of the java options, nothing happens, but when I use any other option, it doesn't work for more obvious reasons, like adobe reader.

 

Because I'm not familiar with the program, I don't understand what you are trying to do with it. It would not be wise to set this program to open all .jars so here's what I suggest; drag the jar into the .exe. If that doesn't work, try replicating the settings of the program from other PC to the one you've got, considering it works. Otherwise, I've got no clue.

 

From CNet Downloads:
JAR_Runner - Free download and software reviews - CNET Download.com
"JAR_Runner locates the current Java installation, calls the appropriate application (JavaW.exe), & directs it to run the JAR file. It integrates right into the Windows system & also has a CMD/DOS command line option."

Download direct from JAR_Runner Site:
JAR_Runner

Alternatively, try JARFix:
Jarfix

 

Are you familiar with the filetype association if the required program does not jump into your face ??