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Opening Java Files in Windows – Executing .JAR Files
Sometimes you will find applications or games distributed as .jar files instead of the usual .exe file. You can’t just double-click on a JAR file to launch the app. So how do you open a JAR file?
Java used to be a popular programming language for creating freeware games and applications. Even now, many freeware apps are distributed as .jar files, which Windows does not support by default. This article will guide you through ways to open JAR files on your computer.
Internet browsers used Java to provide a dynamic browsing experience. Games and other interactive applets were coded with Java and could run on any platform.
