JAV Types

Leading JAV Type

.JAV

File ID:	.jav
Class:	Java Source Code

A JAV file is a source code of a specific program written in the Java programming language. It may be one of many Java source files referenced within a programming project or may contain all the source code in one file.

Programmer:	Oracle Corporation
Division:	Developer Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jav

Software Programs That Open The Java Source Code:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Mac

gVim by Open Source

Windows

GNU Emacs by GNU Project

Windows

Mac

	Linux
	GNU

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Mac

Eclipse IDE for Java Developers by The Eclipse Foundation

Windows

Mac

Linux

NetBeans by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

Solaris

Android Studio by Google

Windows

Mac

Linux

BBEdit by Bare Bones Software

Mac

Java Virtual Machine by Sun Microsystems

Windows

Mac

Linux

Atom by GitHub, Inc.

Windows

Mac

Linux

Vi by SourceForge

Linux

PSPad by Open Source

Windows

Java Development Kit (JDK) by Oracle Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

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Troubleshoot JAV Files

Troubles Opening JAV Files

Microsoft Notepad Removed

When trying to open your JAV file, you get the error "Can't Open JAV File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Notepad missing in %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your JAV, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Microsoft Notepad Requires Update

In other instances, your Java Source Code file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Notepad. Download the latest Microsoft Notepad version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Investigate your JAV file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Notepad version on your computer can cause problems opening JAV files.

Other JAV File Issues

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Notepad installed, you can still experience difficulties opening JAVs. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening JAV files. Problems unrelated to software:

• Invalid JAV file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the JAV file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the JAV format
• Your JAV file is corrupted (issues with your Java Source Code file itself)
• Malware-tainted JAV file can't be opened
• Drivers associated with JAV software need to be updated
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Java Source Code file