Java on windows 10?

[Catbattle]

So by default, Java doesnt like to run programs like installers on Windows 10. This is a new computer, (will probably post a build thread soon), so it only had default apps. After installing the correct Java version, I tried running a minecraft mod installer as a test, but alas, it didnt display any java, and when going into the "find other things to run this thing with" option, there isnt anything that seems to work. I remember in the past this happened, but it fixed when I installed a third party software that fixed it somehow. If someone could tell me how to get it to work, or link me to the software, I would greatly appreciate it!

 

Thanks!

[NinJake]

What are you trying to do exactly? Install Java or install Modded Minecraft?

[Catbattle]

2 minutes ago, NinJake said:

What are you trying to do exactly? Install Java or install Modded Minecraft?

I'm trying to run an installer for Forge Mod Loader. I also tried a Shaders mod loader. I allready have installed java.

[NinJake]

You don't install those things, you download the files (shaders etc...) and drop them in the right folder location.

[Catbattle]

1 minute ago, NinJake said:

You don't install those things, you download the files (shaders etc...) and drop them in the right folder location.

No no, forge installer is an installer that you click on and it installs it in the right locations. It used to run fine on my old computer but now it doesnt.

[NinJake]

Then it must be an issue with the forge installer. You can always search on youtube to see how to do it manually yourself. Back when I played modded MC, that's how I did it and it worked fine. Maybe someone else knows more about this than I, but good luck.

[Catbattle]

1 minute ago, NinJake said:

Then it must be an issue with the forge installer. You can always search on youtube to see how to do it manually yourself. Back when I played modded MC, that's how I did it and it worked fine. Maybe someone else knows more about this than I, but good luck.

I know that it works, because it did. Its just I'm looking for that special app that fixed it on my old computer, or a way to run it. But thats a test for that type of file anyway. I'll figure it out eventually, maybe.

[elpiop]

you can run the jar file from command prompt:

 

"java -jar myfile.jar"

 

You can also set your default program by file association, and associate .jar with java.exe, just search 'default programs' in the start menu, scroll down and click 'choose default apps by file type'

[Catbattle]

11 minutes ago, elpiop said:

you can run the jar file from command prompt:

 

"java -jar myfile.jar"

 

You can also set your default program by file association, and associate .jar with java.exe, just search 'default programs' in the start menu, scroll down and click 'choose default apps by file type'

 

53 minutes ago, NinJake said:

Then it must be an issue with the forge installer. You can always search on youtube to see how to do it manually yourself. Back when I played modded MC, that's how I did it and it worked fine. Maybe someone else knows more about this than I, but good luck.

No worries, installed jarfix.exe and it works perfectly now. Woot!