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#1 2012-02-16 13:03:08
JEX - Open .jar files!
After once encountering the problem of not being able to open .jar files, I know that for the average user, it would be a fiddly job. That's why I've created... JEX!
JEX is Java Execution. Just drag the .jar file onto it, and it will open it in Java! And it closes itself after execution. Sadly, this is ONLY for Windows.
Also, you may know that you're Java is in ProgramFiles(x86), not ProgramFiles. JEX checks to see if one exists, and then uses the correct Java.
Download JEX
Do NOT open JEX by clicking it.
Instructions:
Download Jex
Save it somewhere
Drag a .JAR file or other Java file on-top of it
Let it run!
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#2 2012-02-16 14:54:27
Re: JEX - Open .jar files!
But I use a Windows 7 computer, so the folder "Program Files" or "Program Files (x86)" doesn't exist.
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#3 2012-02-16 14:58:10
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Re: JEX - Open .jar files!
rdococ wrote:
But I use a Windows 7 computer, so the folder "Program Files" or "Program Files (x86)" doesn't exist.
What? On my Windows 7 computer, there's a Program Files folder.
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#6 2012-02-16 22:28:40
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Re: JEX - Open .jar files!
zippynk wrote:
Servine wrote:
Sadly, this is ONLY for Windows.
For mac, you can open .jar files by double clicking them without installing anything, so the notice isn't needed.
+1
On a Macintosh, jar files open automatically when double clicked 
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#7 2012-02-16 22:32:58
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Re: JEX - Open .jar files!
jji7skyline wrote:
zippynk wrote:
Servine wrote:
Sadly, this is ONLY for Windows.
For mac, you can open .jar files by double clicking them without installing anything, so the notice isn't needed.
+1
On a Macintosh, jar files open automatically when double clicked
This is how it works on my Windows...
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#8 2012-02-16 23:35:40
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veggieman001 wrote:
jji7skyline wrote:
zippynk wrote:
For mac, you can open .jar files by double clicking them without installing anything, so the notice isn't needed.
+1
On a Macintosh, jar files open automatically when double clickedThis is how it works on my Windows...
bum bum bummmm
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#9 2012-02-17 00:06:41
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Re: JEX - Open .jar files!
veggieman001 wrote:
jji7skyline wrote:
zippynk wrote:
For mac, you can open .jar files by double clicking them without installing anything, so the notice isn't needed.
+1
On a Macintosh, jar files open automatically when double clickedThis is how it works on my Windows...
Then what we need JEX for? 
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#10 2012-02-17 00:18:25
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Re: JEX - Open .jar files!
jji7skyline wrote:
veggieman001 wrote:
jji7skyline wrote:
+1
On a Macintosh, jar files open automatically when double clickedThis is how it works on my Windows...
Then what we need JEX for?
No [removed] clue
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#12 2012-02-17 05:03:14
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slinger wrote:
So, um... maybe you need to get your computer checked or something. Whenever I double click on a .jar file it executes fine...
Possibly check file type associations, and then maybe reinstall Java JRE? 
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#13 2012-02-17 05:30:55
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Re: JEX - Open .jar files!
Servine wrote:
Also, you may know that you're Java is in ProgramFiles(x86), not ProgramFiles. JEX checks to see if one exists, and then uses the correct Java.
Your using the 32 bit version of Java. If you use the 64 bit Java it will be in Program Files. On 32 bit versions of Windows, Java is in Program Files (There is no Program Files (x86) folder in 32 bit Windows.)
lol
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#14 2012-02-18 15:11:57
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Re: JEX - Open .jar files!
nathanprocks wrote:
Servine wrote:
Also, you may know that you're Java is in ProgramFiles(x86), not ProgramFiles. JEX checks to see if one exists, and then uses the correct Java.
Your using the 32 bit version of Java. If you use the 64 bit Java it will be in Program Files. On 32 bit versions of Windows, Java is in Program Files (There is no Program Files (x86) folder in 32 bit Windows.)
lol
Most people use the 32 bit version, even on 64 bit machines
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#15 2012-02-18 15:12:57
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veggieman001 wrote:
nathanprocks wrote:
Servine wrote:
Also, you may know that you're Java is in ProgramFiles(x86), not ProgramFiles. JEX checks to see if one exists, and then uses the correct Java.
Your using the 32 bit version of Java. If you use the 64 bit Java it will be in Program Files. On 32 bit versions of Windows, Java is in Program Files (There is no Program Files (x86) folder in 32 bit Windows.)
lolMost people use the 32 bit version, even on 64 bit machines
When you download Java, sometimes the file extension doesnt work.
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#16 2012-02-18 15:14:19
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Re: JEX - Open .jar files!
Servine wrote:
veggieman001 wrote:
nathanprocks wrote:
Your using the 32 bit version of Java. If you use the 64 bit Java it will be in Program Files. On 32 bit versions of Windows, Java is in Program Files (There is no Program Files (x86) folder in 32 bit Windows.)
lolMost people use the 32 bit version, even on 64 bit machines
When you download Java, sometimes the file extension doesnt work.
That's how every program could be. You can just associate the files if it doesn't work. But Java does this while installing, so this is really only like 1/1000 cases or less. It's a rare problem.
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#17 2012-02-18 15:25:47
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veggieman001 wrote:
Servine wrote:
veggieman001 wrote:
Most people use the 32 bit version, even on 64 bit machinesWhen you download Java, sometimes the file extension doesnt work.
That's how every program could be. You can just associate the files if it doesn't work. But Java does this while installing, so this is really only like 1/1000 cases or less. It's a rare problem.
yes, and I made the solution.
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#18 2012-02-18 15:26:23
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Re: JEX - Open .jar files!
Servine wrote:
veggieman001 wrote:
Servine wrote:
When you download Java, sometimes the file extension doesnt work.That's how every program could be. You can just associate the files if it doesn't work. But Java does this while installing, so this is really only like 1/1000 cases or less. It's a rare problem.
yes, and I made the solution.
Oooor you could just reinstall Java.
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#19 2012-02-19 18:11:25
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Re: JEX - Open .jar files!
veggieman001 wrote:
Servine wrote:
veggieman001 wrote:
That's how every program could be. You can just associate the files if it doesn't work. But Java does this while installing, so this is really only like 1/1000 cases or less. It's a rare problem.yes, and I made the solution.
Oooor you could just reinstall Java.
Or fix file associations.
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