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Java to EXE

Tue, 19 Nov 2002 07:30:37 -0700

I am developing java apps for Windows only.
So I need a way to convert my Java programs into native machine code.
Is there any FREE tool that converts java programs into EXE files.
If not native machine code then an EXE wrapper will also do.
That is my programs may run under JVM only but I won't use Batch file to open them instead some EXE file with custom icon.
I have tried using JET but it's free version doesn't allow Deployment facility.
For EXE wrapper I have used exej but its restriction is that it requires only Javasoft JRE.
Please if anybody knows about it then inform me.

Re: Java to EXE

Tue, 19 Nov 2002 08:53:03 -0700

Use install anywhere
(Icon in start menu, tray icon, uninstall facility, etc...)
It's free and give you a package wich could be easyly installed on any platform (with or without JRE)
(v)

Re: Java to EXE

Tue, 19 Nov 2002 11:39:47 -0700

This message was edited by bashiro at 2002-11-20 3:50:4

You can use Install ANywhere as stated by Nazgul..
But mind you the projects designed with
install anywhere has to be re-built after 3 days.
If you have money enough then pay for it ( it's the best way).

But if on the other hand you are a java hobbist as
many of us here, then go for a reasonable priced Installers.
If you check www.download.com and search for java installers or
java exe makers you will get some few to try.

The best solution will be if you have a good development enviroments
like Jbuilder, visual cafe etc they come with built inn tools that
allow you to generate a runnable applications in .jar format. Then after you've generated a runnable app, you can use a reasonable
priced Installers from developers like;
http://www.de.setupspecialist.com/en/
http://www.digitalweb.com.br
to polish the end in order to get a professional look.
These two do the installation job as fine as Installshield and Install Anywhere
The differece in my opinion is the price.

Lastly google the net. There are very fine free Installers out there.

Good luck

bashiro

Re: Java to EXE

Tue, 19 Nov 2002 17:04:17 -0700

I'm pretty sure GCJ of the GNU Compiler Collection can take in Java source and output a native executable. Wander gcc.gnu.org. You may need to do some interesting compiling to get it for windows though (i.e. cross-compiling the compiler, once you finish it should be fine).

"We can't do nothing and think someone else will make it right."
-Kyoto Now, Bad Religion

Re: Java to EXE

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:36:53 -0700

Check out this link - http://www.ivmaisoft.com/jcgo/
JCGO is a Java-to-C translator.
While the tool is commercial, you can use it for free if you are developing an open-source project.