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How do I run a downloaded Java Archive file (.jar file) from the command line?

April 26, 2017archive Command downloaded file Java line run

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How do I run a downloaded Java Archive file (.jar file) from the command line?

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After downloading the .jar file (e.g. applic.jar) to a directory, give the command: java -jar applic.jar Unless stated otherwise, all Java Applications on this site require a Java Runtime Environment or Java Development Kit for Java 1.3 (or above). Download e.g. the Sun Java Standard Edition JDK or JRE or compatible JRE.