I have this problem: Netbeans runs and I can create a new project, but if I click on an open project or open a file the programs exit and close. Also when I tried to add the .jar driver to create a connection it does the same thing. So I can't add or open anything.
Things to know: I bought a new SSD for my laptop, I did a clean installation. It's a Windows 10 creator update 1703 compilation (the last build). I re-downloaded Netbeans, fully uninstalled it, and then installed it again and I can't solve the problem.
The problem is related to this bug in Java JRE 1.8.0_131-b11. https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-8179014
It only happens when Windows 'God Mode' is active (read the comments).
Uninstall JRE 1.8.0_131-b11 and delete the 'God Mode Folder' on the desktop and the problem is gone. I was able to reinstall Netbeans and it is running fine.