plz help a poor soul

[boxing_wasp]

so i have been trying to get back into haven and hearth for some time and everytime i try to play a download comes up as (autohaven) and it will not let me play the game i then download this file and then it asks i open it in a specail way (mind you i am using a windows 8 laptop so everything is screwy) and then the game refuses to open or even start up anyone know how to fix this issue? i would greatly appreceate it leave an awnser at this thread or hit me up at my email at kennymisercola@yahoo.com thank you kindly

[TeckXKnight]

You'll need to download java to play the game.
https://www.java.com/en/

The client is java based.

[vatas]

I recommend you use this to play viewtopic.php?f=27&t=14575 (It also requires java)

[borka]

vatas please stop suggesting custom clients to starters that have to learn the basics first to run default client first - kiittää teitä

@boxing_wasp
do not post email adresses openly - mark it and use hide button if you think you'll need to post it
also point to your problem in title in future better

install Java -DL urls here: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=28086#p359412

Java Security Settings
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=37713#p497917
for default client you need to check the browser box at top (in image too)

click Play Button - choose "Open with Java Web Start Launcher" from dropdown menue

(alternative way would be to perform a search for javaws.exe on your Windows 8 to get the path and use it to open autohaven.jnlp)