Convert JAR files to EXE!

[Aymun]

Hey, how can i convert JAR files to EXE files on windows platform, using the netbeans 5.0 or jdk ?

[System_Error]

You can't convert them, but tools are available to create .exe's. I recommend against it. From my point of view, if you want an .exe then your design/understanding is flawed, or you're using the wrong language.


Create an executable jar instead!

[Aymun]

if i create a JAR file, when i deploy it to another machines, can i make a setup program and install it in the start menu, and register it, just like the other languages?

[System_Error]

I think "Java Web Start" is what you're looking for. I have no personal experience with it, so there's not much I can do on that subject.

[CornedBee]

No, Java Web Start is something different.

The answer is yes, you can do that, and some IDEs even have tools that automate it for you. But I have no further experience on the subject.

[Aymun]

is the netbeans between those IDE's?

[CornedBee]

Looks like it:
http://www.nbextras.org/2006/04/04/1144154738434.html
Look at the Launch4j entry.

By the way, it took me 3 minutes to find this with Google. It took me 22 minutes in total to see and read your reply and then post my own, and it will probably take at least another 10 minutes for you to read my reply. That should tell you something.

[Aymun]

i got it!