When ever I open (using the run command, double clicking, or right clicking then clicking open) my forge 1.14.4 installer (not universal) file it ,for a split second opens a black, blank text box then closes, no error message or evidence it opened, whenever I open it and manage to click the box before it goes away, I'd type one letter and the box would go away. so I am lost on what to do, i've tried looking through the internet for help for about 2 hours to no avail and i've redownloaded the file AND java multiple times. Don't know how to upload an image via URL to show

When ever I attempt to type in the box it goes away, I can highlight random areas like there is text that's invisible. if that helps, I figured out the file upload

 

Edited August 7, 20196 yr by Joe_Mamma421

Sorry I didn't understand what you meant, whenever I try to type in the box it goes away I don't know what you mean by command line

Edited August 7, 20196 yr by Joe_Mamma421

I don't have a crash log to give either its gone with nothing telling me why

I found the command Prompt, What do I type to run the installer, The file name is Forge-1.14.4-28.0.45-installer

I did this I don't think I did it right

Whats the extension it doesn't say anywhere 

I don't know whats wrong that's the file name when I click it, Ignore my first mess up please

Edited August 7, 20196 yr by Joe_Mamma421

Ok I made a small error in my typing I accidentally put in "Java File-" instead of "Java Jar-" I didnt notice my bad. I put in correctly for once and it told me this

I'm sorry you gatta deal with me , I just dont know what to do at all

what folder should the file be in, i made sure the name is 100% correct and whenever i type tab it just acts like its starting a paragraph

When I press tab its like I hit space about 15 times, make a gap

If i make a new folder and put the file in it how would i enter that into the command prompt

this is unnecessary but would i be able to use a program to let you into my computer, because i'm a total idiot right now, and you know what to do

Edited August 7, 20196 yr by Joe_Mamma421

2 minutes ago, diesieben07 said:

 

you can type "cmd" in explorers address bar to open it in the current folder

Where is the explorers address bar

Edited August 7, 20196 yr by Joe_Mamma421

how would I type that into Command prompt, java jar- Desktop/Forge-1.14.4.28.0.45-installer.jar  ??

ive never used it before

Edited August 7, 20196 yr by Joe_Mamma421

OK , it worked, it actually opened forge and got it installed. I'm sorry for putting you though hell but you did it my guy, is there a way to give you an upvote or something in return . you legend

Edited August 7, 20196 yr by Joe_Mamma421

This worked! To anyone wanting a simplified version, go to what ever file your forge installer is in (for me it was my downloads), and then type "cmd" (only cmd no "") in the file explorer bar (as shown in one of the pictures above). Then proceed to type in SPECIFICALLY in the box pulled up: java -jar forge (once you have typed forge without a space after it, hit tab and it should pop up as the correct download as long as you haven't downloaded multiple forges). If you HAVE downloaded multiple forges just hit tab until the correct installer version comes up! Hopefully this saves people the confusion of reading that conversation.