Launch a java program as a Windows EXE file

WinRun4J

http://winrun4j.sourceforge.net/

WinRun4j is a java launcher for Windows. It provides an alternative to javaw.exe and provides the following benefits:

• Use of INI file for specifying classpath, main class, vm args, program args.
• Custom executable name that appears in task manager.
• Built-in icon replacer for custom icon.
• Windows NT Service wrapper.
• Windows EventLog API
• and more ...

1. Rename WinRun4J.exe to [YourApp].exe
2. Create [YourApp].ini (in the same directory)
3. Customize [YourApp].ini
4. Create [YourApp].ico (in the same directory)
5. Run [YourApp].exe --WinRun4J:SetIcon (this will inject your icon into the executable).
6. Launch [YourApp].exe

JSmooth

http://jsmooth.sourceforge.net/

JSmooth is a Java Executable Wrapper. It creates native Windows launchers (standard .exe) for your java applications.

When no VM is available, the wrapper can automatically download and install a suitable JVM, or simply display a message or redirect the user to a web site.

A Swing-based project editor allows you to easily configure the executable binary for your software. All the parameters are configured with a GUI, just click and compile the project.

Launch4J

http://launch4j.sourceforge.net/

Launch4j is a cross-platform tool for wrapping Java applications distributed as jars in lightweight Windows native executables. The executable can be configured to search for a certain JRE version or use a bundled one.

• Supports GUI and console apps.
• Supports Vista manifests and XP visual style manifests.
• JVM options: set system properties, tweak the garbage collection...
• Runtime JVM options from an .l4j.ini file.
• Custom version information shown by Windows Explorer.
• GUI, command line interface, Ant task and Maven plugin.

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