Can't install Minecraft Forge .JAR file in Windows 8
I am trying to install the new Forge for v1.15 on my GF's Windows 8 PC. The file I am getting marked installer is a .JAR file. Now when I run this same file on my Windows 7 PC, it opens and runs just fine, but when I try on her machine it asks what to open it with, and I don't know where to go for that. Just so you know, Minecraft works just fine as is, but we can't play modded together otherwise.
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ahh hah, ok so a little more digging and i found out that for some odd reason, even though the game runs just fine, but she didnt have java installed, or at least didnt have the full program. i have since gone to the java website and installed the most up to date java program, and the tried the .jar file once again and it ran perfectly. so i guess first thing to do would be check your java version. i hope this helps anyone in a similar place
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How do I install Minecraft Forge on Windows 8?
The Windows installer for Forge is at http://files.minecraftforge.net/ (if a direct download link is more useful, here). Once you have the .exe file downloaded, run it, and follow all the directions. It will automatically install Forge for 1.8, and add a mods folder to your . minecraft directory.How do I install a forge jar file?
Follow the steps below:Can - Mother Sky (1970) [HQ]
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