How can one create a .exe file in Java?

Answer 1

When you compile a java program, the compiler return an executable for JVM (Java Virtual Machine). This is not an .exe file. If you want distribuite your program to other people, they need JRE installed in their Machines. To produce a real autonomous.exe files, you need external programs that convert the Java bytecode to an machine code. Java is not a "literally" compiled language like C++(for example). Java instead has a virtual machine to run Java compiled code. This fact allow the portability, but reduces the speed of programs.There are several free programs for this. But real professional installer and converter are not free (I suppose).

Answer 2

I too have a doubt in this

Answer 3

I tried launch4j bt it disappointed me.