I cant run the game

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sean14520
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I cant run the game

Post by sean14520 »

So, I downloaded the game from the website by hitting the "play" button, but then when I clicked it it says "which program do you want to use to open this file?" and brings up things like internet explorer and notepad. I tried using every single one, but they all either give me some code, or nothing at all.
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loftar
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Re: I cant run the game

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Sounds like you don't have Java installed.
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skilcox
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Re: I cant run the game

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Here is Java's download page: https://java.com/en/download/

Here is a list of all versions if you have an issue with the default: https://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

If you're on windows you can Shift+Right-Click > "Open command window here"

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This will bring up a console in your current directory.

From there type in "java -jar <file>"

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Not sure exactly how to do that in any other OS.

Again on Windows (Windows 8.1) this is how the default program should look.

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Right-click the file and select properties to get the window on the left up.

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