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How can I convert my Java program to an .exe file?

Sorry for a newbie question, just starting with Java under windows… what is the best way to convert an executable jar file into a windows exe file?

If possible, so that the GUI would also become windows-style, as the java’s gui seems kinda ugly. 🙂

Thanks!

Answer 1

Try JSmooth or launch4j.

Both are free and will allow you to create java executable, and will automatically find / download JRE on users’ workstations.

Also note, that the look-and-feel of your Java application is up to you. You declare the look and feel using

UIManager.setLookAndFeel(
        UIManager.getCrossPlatformLookAndFeelClassName());

and this way you replace default look-and-feel (which i think is Metal).
Place it somewhere at the very beginning of your main() method (or at least before swing initializes).

Also read about other ways of changing Java look and feel.