Install Java using CMD script

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I am writing an application using Java and I want to send it to the customer. But he doesn't have Java on his computer (OS Win XP). I want to automate the installation using command shell scripting. Is it possible?

With a script almost everything is possible. Try some installation packs like IzPack or Launch4J — richarbernal
– richarbernal, Commented May 29, 2012 at 20:05
It will be better if you bundle the JRE along with your application. I use Launch4J for that purpose — Nitin Chhajer
– Nitin Chhajer, Commented May 29, 2012 at 20:24

npe · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-29 20:06:34Z

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There is a /s option in JRE installer (see here), so basically you can. However, you will have to somehow download JRE to client's workstation. I suggest using wget for this.

However, you can also use java-to-exe wrappers - JSmooth for example can automagically download JRE for you if it is not installed.

answered May 29, 2012 at 20:06

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Kyle Over a year ago

I might suggest downloading the JRE and packaging it up with your Java application in a self extracting executable(.exe) that the customer can just run. Use a program such as 7-Zip to turn a compressed(.zip) archive into an executable then have the executable extract the JRE to \temp and execute the JRE installer with the /s option mentioned above.

Juan Alberto López Cavallotti · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-29 20:05:35Z

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You can make it on a bat file and ship a folder with an embeddable JVM, nevertheless I found using NSIS very effective for shipping swing APPS.

NSIS

I'm not sure but I think you can also build the kind of installer you want.

answered May 29, 2012 at 20:05

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Jis Ben · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-29 20:14:28Z

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Java supports automated/silent command line install on PCs. See here

You can also probably make use of batch scripts to automate some tasks...

Batch Files

answered May 29, 2012 at 20:14

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Thomson256 · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-29 20:21:24Z

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Type "/?" parameter for the installation exe in console in the folder were installer relies.

C:\TEMP>jdk-7u4-windows-x64.exe /?

There you see shortly parameter reference. /passive & /quiet are probably what you need, create a install.cmd with something like

cls
C:\TEMP>jdk-7u4-windows-x64.exe /quiet
echo installation complete
pause

answered May 29, 2012 at 20:21

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arghtype · Accepted Answer · 2017-01-12 08:57:39Z

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I used the following batch. I had a little trouble understanding the parameteres but finally this worked for me and without installing sponsor toolbars.

"@echo off 
copy "JavaSetup8u111.exe" "%USERPROFILE%\downloads\JavaSetup8u111.exe"
CD\
CD "%USERPROFILE%\downloads\"

start /B /WAIT JavaSetup8u111.exe /s SPONSORS=0

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answered Jan 12, 2017 at 7:36

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