title: Specify the -jar option in the file association Windows 8, Netbeans
body: <p>I'm following this guide on how to make your program in Netbeans into a standalone executable that can be distributed:<a href="https://netbeans.org/kb/articles/javase-deploy.html#troubleshooting" rel="nofollow">https://netbeans.org/kb/articles/javase-deploy.html#troubleshooting</a></p>
  
  <p>I cleaned and built the project in Netbeans, then tried double clicking the .jar in the dist folder of the project folder, but nothing happened.  I then ran the project through the command line, going to the dist folder of the project and then typing java -jar "FileName.jar", and it ran perfectly fine.</p>
  
  <p>The .jar file in the dist folder has a java logo, so I assume that it's not because of the first reason in the "Troubleshooting JAR File Associations" section of that guide.  I suspect that it's because of the second reason.</p>
  
  <p>And here's where I need help.  I've tried following the path that they give, but I'm running Windows 8 and I can't find the "File Types" tab in "Folder Options", and so I can't go any further.  Anyone know what to do?</p>