Java(TM) Platform SE Binary won't show up.

Question

I am trying to download Forge for Minecraft. However, I can't seem to open the file at all. When I look at the file, it comes up as a blank white piece of paper.

When I press 'Open with', Java(TM) Platform SE Binary won't appear. I've tried to look for the app in my files but to no avail.

It seems like it doesn't come with Java when I download it. I've downloaded both from java.com and the one from the Oracle website.

Someone, please help.

Answer 1

Hello Khanster,

Good to see you in Microsoft Community.

Firstly, could you let me know the specific system version? You can check it by pressing the Win key + R key, and typing "winver", then press Enter, please take a screenshot/photo of it, and only send the relevant information without PII in the next reply.

If you are unable to see the "Java(TM) Platform SE Binary" option when trying to open a file, it may indicate an issue with the Java installation on your system. Here are some steps you can try to resolve the problem:

1. Verify Java installation: Ensure that Java is installed correctly on your computer. You can check this by following these steps: Open the Command Prompt (CMD), type the following command and press Enter:

    java -version 
   

   This command will display the installed Java version. If Java is not installed or an older version is displayed, you may need to reinstall Java.
2. Associate Java with .jar files: If the issue persists and you are specifically trying to open .jar files (such as Forge for Minecraft), you can associate Java with .jar files manually by following these steps:
   1. Locate a .jar file on your system.
   2. Right-click the .jar file and select "Open with" followed by "Choose another app".
   3. In the "How do you want to open this file?" dialog, click on "More apps".
   4. Scroll down and click on "Look for another app on this PC".
   5. Navigate to the Java installation directory. The default location is usually "*C:\Program Files\Java*" or "*C:\Program Files (x86)\Java*". From there, select the "bin" folder. The two paths mentioned here are the installation paths for Java. If you customized that path during the installation, navigate to the corresponding path.
   6. Inside the "bin" folder, select the "javaw.exe" file.
   7. Check the box that says "Always use this app to open .jar files".
   8. Click "OK" to save the changes.

After performing these steps, you should be able to open .jar files using the "Java(TM) Platform SE Binary" option.

If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

Mosken_L - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Answer 2

I tried the steps you said, it didn't work and there wasn't an option that said "Always use this app to open .jar files"

Answer 3

Will it open if click on "Just once"?

Answer 4

No, the "select an app" window just pops up again.

Answer 5

I have completed the whole process and you can refer to the following:

1. Visit Download Java for Windows to download the latest version of Java for Windows, complete the installation using the default installation method, and verify that the installation was successful via the Command Prompt. Disclaimer*: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate and safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.*
2. Then download the latest version of the Forge installation package from the forge website, right-click on the downloaded .jar file > Choose another app > Choose an app on your PC, then navigate to "*C:\Program Files\Java\jre-1.8\bin*" and select "Java.exe", then use the application to open the forge installer.

Hope that will help you!