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Asked: 2026-06-14T11:22:37+00:00

I have created a simple java application and it uses some external resources (folders).

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I have created a simple java application and it uses some external resources (folders). How can I create an install shield that creates a folder installation (like C:\Program Files\MyApp) and copy the external resources to this destination? I’m using Eclipse.

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  1. Editorial Team

    Why not rather create a fully self-contained Jar file with embedded resources.

    Put your resources in the source/package folder and use:

    getResource() or getResourceAsStream() to retrieve an URL or InputStream of the resource:

    • Extract a file from a different package in the Jar:

      package org.main //our package name
...
Image img = ImageIO.read(getClass().getResourceAsStream("/org/main/test.jpg"));

    • Or if it is in the same package as the current class:

      Image img = ImageIO.read(getClass().getResourceAsStream("test.jpg"));

    If you are looking for a Java install shield/wizard have a look at these open source applications:

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