How to Configure Chrome to Open JNLP Files. Java Network Launching Protocol, or JNLP files, are used for launching Java programs and Web applets over the Internet or company intranet.

Click on the Open button to open the JNLP file using Java Web Start. Open the JNLP File in a Text Editor. This method is mostly to check or edit the code of the JNLP file through the text editor. The ...