I want to distribute a Java application

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I want to distribute a Java desktop application for Windows. Which is the best method?

Convert a .jar fiel to an EXE file and bundle it with NSIS.

Or is there any another method?

I want it for a Windows application with an easy interface to install.

The application is 3 MB, but if I bundle JRE with it its size increases. Is there any alternative, like adding some DLL file, etc.?

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 25 '10 at 05:36

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I would recommend JSmooth as a really good open source program to create an exe from a jar. It also has the functionality to check for a JRE when executed which is important when distributing your application.

answered Feb 25 '10 at 05:36

Paul

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It is worth noting that the executable produced with JSmooth will still require a JVM to run it. – missingfaktor Feb 25 '10 at 06:15

score 2 · Answer 2 · edited Dec 18 '10 at 19:21

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Consider Java Web Start.

edited Dec 18 '10 at 19:21

Peter Mortensen

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answered Feb 25 '10 at 05:25

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score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Dec 18 '10 at 19:35

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IzPack And is cross platform

answered Dec 18 '10 at 19:35

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I want to distribute a Java application

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