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Trying_hard
Trying_hard

Reputation: 9501

Python open a JAR shortcut

I have a JAR file saved on my desktop, is there a way that I ca get python to pen this up, as if I was just clicking on the link from my desk top, I am very new to python and know this is a dumb question, but would help me out alot.

Upvotes: 0

Views: 400

Answers (2)

taleinat
taleinat

Reputation: 8711

I'll assume you're using Windows (it seems that way from how you've presented the question).

To simulate double-clicking a file on Windows, use os.startfile (available only on Windows):

os.startfile("path/to/myjarfile.jar")

This will do whatever your system is configured to do with files with a .jar extension.

For a more complete answer on starting files on Windows see this answer.

Upvotes: 0

Michał Niklas
Michał Niklas

Reputation: 54302

Why do you want to execute it via Python?

In my Windows environment such .jar file is executed by Java:

C:\jre7\bin\javaw.exe -jar "%1" %*

Of course your OS should be able to change such association to open .jar with other program. On my Windows I can use local menu to open .jar file with Java, Eclipse, Firefox or I can chose other program.

Upvotes: 2

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