Nothing happens when I open the file.

[JJKoshane]

I double clicked the file and a command prompt appears for a second then disapears... then nothing. The game just will not start.

I tried to open it with Java... Did not work.

I Tried various version of Java... Did not work.

I have the right Java for my computer (64 bit) and the game will not just work, mind helping?

[MagicManICT]

The salem.jnlp? This requires Java Web Start, which should be available on all Java installs. I can think of only two things that would block this initially.

First, make sure Java's Temporary internet Files cache is enabled. (Java Options console, General tab, Temporary Internet Files, click "Settings..." button. Make sure the "Keep temporary files on my computer is checked and that enough disk space is allocated.)

The other issue may be security software or settings that is just blocking Java from running any programs on your computer. Check software documentation on how to allow specific Java applications access to the Internet or Java in general.

[Shoi]

Did you attempt to run it as Administrator? I know I had to for the first time running it.

[bartillo]

Did you attempt to run it as Administrator? I know I had to for the first time running it.

How do i run it as adminstrator? I was thinking this was the problem as I need to do this for most programs BUT i see no option to do that for salem.jnlp

Right clicking doesnt have an option to run as adminstrator like most programs.

[Shoi]

Make sure you're fully installing after you download the game. After installing there should be an icon on your desktop. I know that I can't run the program from my downloads/setup files.

That or try using the Ender Client - http://forum.salemgame.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=50

[MagicManICT]

Did you attempt to run it as Administrator? I know I had to for the first time running it.

How do i run it as adminstrator? I was thinking this was the problem as I need to do this for most programs BUT i see no option to do that for salem.jnlp

Right clicking doesnt have an option to run as adminstrator like most programs.

You have to set the Java programs to run as administrator: javaws.exe and javaw.exe.

[Procne]

You can also try to log into your administrator account and see if it helps. If it does then it might be some issues with permissions or java setup on your main account.

How to log into administrator on Windows 7:
Open command prompt as administrator: Start -> search cmd.exe -> right click and run as administrator.
Type: net user administrator /active:yes
Hit enter.
Now switch windows users and you should have Administrator account available. Most likely it doesn't have any password. Enter it and try to run the game then. Don't forget to set some password for administrator or hide it again.

I know that after installing jdk 1.7 my java settings were completely botched on my account, but admin could still run java apps properly. In the end I uninstalled all JREs *had 3, 6 and 7) and installed clean 1.6 jdk with jre

[staxjax]

I dont think there should be a command window popping up when you click your shortcut...try click the icon and drag it over top of your javaws application to open the jnlp file with Java Web Start. The application can be found in this folder:

c:\program files\java\JRE6(or 7)\bin\javaws.exe

[MagicManICT]

I dont think there should be a command window popping up when you click your shortcut...

There would be if the app was launched via a batch file. Everyone is using .jnlps to distribute, though, to make sure everything stays up to date, so it confuses me, too.