How do I start the Java web launcher?
From Java Application Cache Viewer
- Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Double click on the Java icon. The Java Control Panel will start.
- Click on the General tab.
- Click on the View button from the Temporary Internet Files section.
- Double click on the respective application from the list that you want to launch.
How do I associate JNLP with Java Web Start?
Double-click JNLP file and click either Change or Open With. Select Java or javaws. Click Enter. Restart your browser, and you should be able to successfully launch the program that utilizes Java.
Is Java Web Start still used?
Oracle will continue to commercially support Java Web Start on Java SE 8 for commercial use, or when used in conjunction with Oracle products that have a Web Start dependency, through at least March, 2025.
What is the replacement for Java Web Start?
Rocket Open Web Launch (OWL) is an open-source solution that's easy to set up, easy to use, and available to anyone who needs it. It's designed to run any application as configured in its JNLP file against a Java version which may no longer officially support Java Web Start.
What is meant by Web Start in Java?
Java Web Start is an application-deployment technology that gives you the power to launch full-featured applications with a single click from your Web browser. … In addition, Java Web Start technology enables you to use the latest Java SE technology with any browser.
Is Java Web Start deprecated?
Oracle has announced that Java Applet and WebStart functionality, including the Applet API, The Java plug-in, the Java Applet Viewer, JNLP and Java Web Start (containing the javaws tool) are all deprecated in JDK 9 and will be removed in a future release.
How do I open Web Start?
Right-click the JNLP app and select Open With > Other… Browse to OpenWebStart at /Applications/Open Web Start/javaws. Click Open to associate this JNLP file with OpenWebStart.