JNILIB File Extension

What is JNILIB file?

JNILIB filename suffix is mostly used for JNI Library files. Oracle defined the JNI Library format standard. JNILIB file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. JNILIB file belongs to the Developer Files category just like 1205 other filename extensions listed in our database. Oracle JNI supports JNILIB files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 4 other tools may also be used.

Programs which support JNILIB file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support JNILIB files. Files with JNILIB extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with JNILIB extension?

Problems with accessing JNILIB may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with JNILIB extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Oracle JNI

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports JNILIB files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Oracle JNI or different compatible program, such as Mac OS X, Apple Xcode. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Oracle JNI installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Oracle JNI

If the problems with opening JNILIB files still occur even after installing Oracle JNI, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Oracle JNI is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why JNILIB files are not compatible with Oracle JNI. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Oracle JNI.

Step 3. Assign Oracle JNI to JNILIB files

After installing Oracle JNI (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open JNILIB files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the JNILIB with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Oracle JNI is installed, check the Always use this app to open JNILIB files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the JNILIB file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Oracle JNI and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with JNILIB extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the JNILIB file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the JNILIB file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the JNILIB file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the JNILIB is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the JNILIB file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. JNILIB file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the JNILIB file’s structure is intact

If the JNILIB file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with JNILIB extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the JNI Library file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Oracle JNI

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with JNILIB extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with JNI Library file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with JNILIB files affecting older versions of given software.

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