How to make Java application standalone?

Question

I have to burn a Java application on a CD. This application have to run on every Windows PC wihtout any installation (also JRE shouldn't be installed) before.

Solution 1

Here's one way... Bundle Java (the JRE) and Launch a Java App with 7zip SFX! ... (Convert Java Apps to an Executable, sort of)

Solution 2

I guess you could copy the JRE from your programs folder onto the CD too. Then, add a batch script to use your "local" JRE to start your app. That should be enough, but I don't know if this works with all versions of windows.

Solution 3

JSmooth can do the trick with bundling JRE or prompting install Java, and it is free. You can also set properties for JVM

Solution 4

You'd have to bundle jre on disk and create startup scripts. If you are not satisfied with simple batch / shell startup scripts you can use something like JLauncher to create "real" executable.

Solution 5

The easiest way would be to include an unpacked Java installation on the CD and use it to run the application.

There are AFAIK only 2 "Java to exe" compilers still on the market, one of which (Excelsior JET) is quite expensive, and the other (GCJ) doesn't work on Programs that use AWT or Swing.

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