How do I open a JNLP file?

Double-click JNLP file and click either Change or Open With. Select Java or javaws. Click Enter. Restart your browser, and you should be able to successfully launch the program that utilizes Java.

How do I open a JNLP file in Windows 10?

#1) Windows 10

From the list of extensions, select JNLP.
Select Change Program.
If the proper Java application doesn’t show automatically, then choose the More Apps option.
Now look for another app on this PC.
Go to the Program Files (x86) folder.
Click on the Java folder.
Open the latest version of JRE you have.

Is Java Web Start still used?

Oracle will continue to commercially support Java Web Start on Java SE 8 for commercial use, or when used in conjunction with Oracle products that have a Web Start dependency, through at least March, 2025.

Why is JNLP not launching?

Because JNLP files are program-specific, your computer may not properly recognize JNLP files to execute them using the Java Web Start application. If this happens, you need to modify your computer’s file associations so that JNLP files open correctly with the Java Web Start application.

What program should open JNLP?

JNLP files are saved in an XML format and can be viewed or edited with a text editor. They can be double-clicked to run the program if the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) is installed. The JRE includes Java Web Start technology, which opens JNLP files and runs the specified instructions.

What does JNLP stand for?

Java Network Launch Protocol
Java Network Launch Protocol (JNLP) Support.

How do I open a JNLP file in Chrome?

Right-click the JNLP file on the bar at the bottom of the Google Chrome window and select “Always Open Files of This Type.” After you set this preference, Google Chrome will open JNLP files when you click a “Launch” button on a page.

What is the replacement for Java Web Start?

Alternatives. The open-source IcedTea project provides an alternative JNLP implementation in IcedTea-Web. As of version 1.7. 2, it also works on newer versions without official JWS support.

What can I use instead of Java Web Start?

Setlog just released its first open-source project. It is a combined installer, updater and launcher named trivrost, which, among other things, can act a Java Web Start alternative.

How do I start the Java Web Start application?

Running a Java Web Start Application From the Java Cache Viewer

Open the Control Panel.
Double click on the Java icon. The Java Control Panel opens.
Select the General tab.
Click View. The Java Cache Viewer opens.

Do I have Java?

The Java version can be found in the Java Control Panel. Under the General tab in the Java Control Panel, the version is available through the About section. A dialog appears (after clicking About) showing the Java version.