How do I turn a folder into a JAR file?
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How do I turn a folder into a JAR file?
UHG UHG -_- I've spent forever making this theme and I'm done =] but I have to turn the folder into a JAR file. How do I do this?
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The short answer is, ZIP the folder, then rename it to a JAR file.
The short answer is, ZIP the folder, then rename it to a JAR file.
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A jar file is a zip file with a .jar extension.
Step 1: winzip, save as zip ==> My_Theme.zip
Step 2: rename zip file to jar file ==> My_Theme.jar
Step 3: ???
Step 4: Profit!
Step 1: winzip, save as zip ==> My_Theme.zip
Step 2: rename zip file to jar file ==> My_Theme.jar
Step 3: ???
Step 4: Profit!
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You could try ALZIP. It works for me and it's free. http://www.altools.net/Default.aspx?tabid=53
(I think Winzip works too, I just don't use it.)
(I think Winzip works too, I just don't use it.)
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WinRAR is a good one, and it's free to use:
http://www.rarlab.com/
I'm not sure if it will run on Win98 though.
7zip is another good free one, and it will work on Win98:
http://www.7-zip.org/
http://www.rarlab.com/
I'm not sure if it will run on Win98 though.
7zip is another good free one, and it will work on Win98:
http://www.7-zip.org/
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Yeah I like 7-Zip too.
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I believe you are using Win XP, right? I believe default behavior is to right click the folder, choose "Add to Foldername.ZIP", or some other such choice. I don't think that came from WinRAR, I believe that is default (Win XP has ZIP built in).
Then, right click the resultant ZIP file, choose Rename, and change the ZIP part to JAR. As long as your folder structure is right and you have the correct installation files, the theme should install as you describe.
Then, right click the resultant ZIP file, choose Rename, and change the ZIP part to JAR. As long as your folder structure is right and you have the correct installation files, the theme should install as you describe.
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Like I said, you have to have all the bits and pieces in the right place. Do you have an install.rdf file and a contents.rdf file?
You can then either have all the other folders in the same directory, or in a separate chrome folder. If you use the chrome folder, I think you need to use a chrome.manifest file. I don't use that method, I'm an "old school" guy.
If you are confused about what I am talking about, download another theme, then rename it to a ZIP file and extract it. Then you can see the proper file structure.
You can then either have all the other folders in the same directory, or in a separate chrome folder. If you use the chrome folder, I think you need to use a chrome.manifest file. I don't use that method, I'm an "old school" guy.
If you are confused about what I am talking about, download another theme, then rename it to a ZIP file and extract it. Then you can see the proper file structure.
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