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I have developed a game in Java language. I'd like to make a pretty installer. None of those I've tried worked properly. The build process is made with Maven. For now I launch the application with a batch file. I want an icon on a executable. Today I tried PS2EXE but I don't know Powershell. I also tried BAT2EXE but the executable crashed several times. The project is free software, so I can distribute the source but also want a more end-user zip or setup.exe.

manueldahmen
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Look at this solution to make the java program run as an executable.

Compiling a java program into an executable

You can then use a open source Windows installer program to easily install it.

http://nsis.sourceforge.net/Main_Page

http://www.innosetup.com/isinfo.php

http://wixedit.sourceforge.net

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Andy Arismendi
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All you need to know about converting Java programs to EXE files and then some: Convert Java to EXE — Why, When, When Not and How.

Just short descriptions of all the available tools, with URLs: Best JAR to EXE Conversion Tools, Free and Commercial.

I am the author and maintainer of both resources.

Dmitry Leskov
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