Open and execute the JNLP file: Here’s how

You can open JNLP files with the Java Web Start programme. With Notepad++ you are able to view the contents of the file to check and edit them

JNLP file: How to open and launch the application

JNLP files can be opened with just one click thanks to “Java Web Start”. If Windows uses another application in the default setting, first select JavaWS from the programme list:

• Right-click on the corresponding JNLP file.
• Now select “Open with”.
• Follow the path “C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre1.8.0_261\bin” to find the file javaws.exe.
• Now click on the file javaws.exe and select the button “Open”.

JNLP file: Open with Notepad++ and edit

If you want to change something in the JNLP file or check its contents, open it via Notepad++. You can also use the normal Notepad for this.

• First select the file with a right click.
• Now click on “Open with” and select “Notepad++”.
• Now you can view the contents of the file and check and edit them.