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Asked: May 11, 20262026-05-11T06:51:08+00:00 2026-05-11T06:51:08+00:00

How do I open a file with the default associated program in Java? (for

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How do I open a file with the default associated program in Java? (for example a movie file)

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  1. 2026-05-11T06:51:09+00:00Added an answer on May 11, 2026 at 6:51 am

    You can use Desktop.getDesktop().open(File file). See the following question for other options: ‘[Java] How to open user system preffered editor for given file?‘

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