How to Open a JNLP File. Oracle's Java plug-in supports Java Network Launch Protocol files, which point to Java applets or applications. With Java installed, you can click a link to a JNLP file on ...

Since JNLP files are simply Java Web Start files that open applications through an Internet browser, any browser that works in Windows 8.1 will open a JNLP file as long as you have Java installed.