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MinimWatch Win11 Exe Download Problem - StuartT - 10-01-2026 13:29
Hi
I have only just purchased MinimServer to replace my Synology Media Server so apologies if I am missing something obvious here.
I now have MinimServer working on my Synology DS918+ and my NAIM Muso is playing from it nicely via the NAIM iPad App.
I am now trying to install MinimWatch on my Win11 PC and am selecting MinimWatch downloads (https://minimserver.com/downloads.html) -> MinimWatch Downloads -> Windows v2.2 -> (download links) Intel/AMD.
A download then occurs, and I proceed to install it as Admin; when I execute the download for install, the install proceeds and a grey desktop icon is installed - all looks good.
But on double clicking the grey MinimWatch desktop icon all I get is "Select an App to open this .jar File" - refer attached screen shot. I have uninstalled the app from the PC and retried the scenario - no good.
It seems like the desktop icon is not opening an EXE file. A review of C:/Program Files/MinimWatch/bin reveals two files: mscript and startc, but no EXE file.
Can you help please.
Synology DSM 7.2.1-69057 Update 8
Running on Synology = MinimServer 2.2 update 267
Running on PC = Windows 11 Pro, 25H2, OS Build 26200.7462
Thanks and Regards
Stuart
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RE: MinimWatch Win11 Exe Download Problem - simoncn - 10-01-2026 15:41
Have you downloaded and installed Java (see this section)? Your post doesn't mention this. Installing Java should solve the problem. If it doesn't, please post back here.
RE: MinimWatch Win11 Exe Download Problem - StuartT - 10-01-2026 18:32
Thanks Simon
Yes - Java was missing. Followed your instructions: downloaded / installed Java; restarted PC; Green icon now present in the bottom System Tray/Notification Area.
The green icon says "MinimServer [DiskStation] is running" and right clicking it brings up a range of actions.
Thanks for your prompt help - I appreciate it.
S