WAR file – What is it? How to open such file? Solutions to problems with WAR files
Unknown file extension can be a source of various problems. However, identifying the causes of problems with WAR files and addressing them isn’t necessary a complicated process. This article will describe 5 simple steps that will let you address problems with WAR files.
- 1. WAR File Extension
- 2. What is a(n) WAR file?
- 3. How to open WAR file?
- 3.1 Find and download then install appropriate software
- 3.2 Verify whether the WAR file is not infected with malware
- 3.3 Verify whether the WAR files is complete, that is, was it downloaded properly
- 3.4 Verify whether WAR files are associated with proper software
- 3.5 Verify whether the storage medium on which the WAR files is stored is not damaged or corrupted
- 4. Similar file extensions
WAR File Extension
- File type Java Web Archive
- File developer Oracle
- File category Compressed Files
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What is a(n) WAR file?
A WAR (Web application archive) file is a Java archive file that can be packaged and distributed for the use of a web-application. It is a compressed version of a WAR (Web Archive) folder which contains all the compiled files, such as Java Server Pages, HTML pages, servlets, classes and libraries, associated with the web-application. These files are collected together in one compressed folder to make deployment and testing easier for web-application developers and users.
WAR files are typically deployed to various web servers such as Apache Tomcat or Jetty web server, or to standalone application servers like WebLogic or WebSphere for the purpose of distributing applications that run within a servlet container. WAR files can also be deployed in cloud environment such as AWS Elastic BeanStalk. Once an application is deployed in these platforms, the browser interacts with it to access data, files, images and other types of content from the hosted web application.
How to open WAR file?
Step 1. Find and download then install appropriate software
Typically in order to open .WAR files it is sufficient to follow these simple steps: find, download, and install appropriate software. Then, by double-clicking on the file icon, open the file. System should automatically associate WAR file with appropriate software. Below is the list of programs required to open files with WAR extension:
Programs that support WAR files
Step 2. Verify whether the WAR file is not infected with malware
If given file with WAR extension is not infected, it is possible that the antivirus software is blocking access to the file. User should take necessary precautions and follow the steps suggested by the system. After recovering or removing the infected file it is recommended to scan the entire system for viruses. Yo will have to acquire a new, clean version of WAR file.
Hint!
Be advised that you can always consult an IT expert for help. Some problems with WAR files can be hard to solve for less sophisticated users. Also, you can ask for help one of the developers of software that supports files with WAR extension. In order to do so, go to software’s subpage and search for software’s developer website address
Step 3. Verify whether the WAR files is complete, that is, was it downloaded properly
If the WAR file has not been downloaded properly it is not possible for the software to open such file. Check the file size in the location from where you downloaded the file in question. If the size of the original file differs from the size of downloaded WAR file, you will have to download the file again.
Step 4. Verify whether WAR files are associated with proper software
If the system registry has no entry related to default program that should be used to open WAR files, even though given program is installed on the system, then WAR files must be associated with the application in question.
Associating files with applications is performed similarly regardless of the type of system and consists in selecting an application which should be used for opening given type of files. In order to associate WAR files with given application, right-click the file icon and select form the context menu "Open with" option, which will display a list of suggested programs. Select your program from the list. If the application is not on the list, use the "Browse" button and point to the location of the application. Checking "Always use selected application to open this kind of files" option will set selected application as the default application for opening given files.
Step 5. Verify whether the storage medium on which the WAR files is stored is not damaged or corrupted
It is possible that the storage medium on which the file is located is damaged or corrupted. Try scanning the storage medium for errors.
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