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FULL PRODUCT VERSION : java version "1.7.0_04" Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0_04-b20) Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 23.0-b21, mixed mode, sharing) ADDITIONAL OS VERSION INFORMATION : Microsoft Windows [versio 6.1.7601] A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM : The installer of Java 7 update 4 (x86) doesn't register Java as the handler of *.jar files. Because of this, double clicking a *.jar file to execute a Java application doesn't work. I have tried a reinstallation several times. It works fine in Update 3. REGRESSION. Last worked in version 7 STEPS TO FOLLOW TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM : Uninstall previous Java versions. Install Java 7 update 4 with the offline installer. Attempt to run a Java application by doubleclicking it on Windows Explorer. EXPECTED VERSUS ACTUAL BEHAVIOR : EXPECTED - The Java application should be started with Javaw. ACTUAL - The jar file opens in another application instead. Java is not listed in the open with / choose default program list. REPRODUCIBILITY : This bug can be reproduced always. CUSTOMER SUBMITTED WORKAROUND : Associate jar with "javaw -jar" using the command line tool "assoc" yourself.