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hi, i'll make a executable jar file for my application, after the last line of the code for this application is executed, then i want to code the very last line of the application to delete the jar file itself, is it possible to do this? because this small application is used to make some setting to the windows, after finishing, then can be throw away...
If the JVM is using the jar file, the OS might not allow the JVM to delete it.
yup, i tried with delete() and deleteOnExit() still can't reach the purpose.
however, can java make a file or a folder can't be copied at all? i meant user can't make a duplicate copy of a folder or file. thanks!
That would be up to the OS.
What kind of app are you designing that needs that protection?
On Windows you could put some data into the Registry with the class ???? (forgot the name)
i want to brand my application to a specific pc/hardware. i thought CPUID is unique for each pc and want to make use of it for this purpose, but after search and ask online, found that it's not unique...so, try to think out other ways...
CPUID is brand specific as far as I know. This problem is called self-modifiying code and is in general a difficult design challenge. The only approach that I know of is to write an installer which does the detecting, thus making a decison as to whether to run the main installation routine. Java is supposed to be cross-platform by nature so we should examine what exactly it is you are trying to accomplish. If you are trying to protect your work, suggest google today for what is called an obfusicator - that in conjunction with a shared data that is only given to people you want to have the program is probably the approach of choice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Orange
People who make this necessary won't bother to read your license. Most companies do not have time for the situation that makes this necessary and in general unless there is proprietary information involved it isn't worth the effort except as a study project. The majority - belive it or not - will only try to break into the program if you try to keep them from seeing.
Can you hide in plain sight?...
Most operating systems will not let you delete a file while executing it. So use two. Have program 1 end and call program 2. Have program 2 delete program 1. Leave program 2 forever.
However, copy protection aka DRM has always failed so don't waste your time.
OK, thanks for the info. on the other hand, i wish to create file and folder that is hidden, how can java do this?
You can create a batch file or *.cmd file for windows. From this batch file call the java programs, the controll will be in that program. When it finishes the controll be returned to the batch file and from there just delte the jar file from the system. So the steps are-
Batch File invokes--> Java Jar returns to-->Batch File--> deletes the Java Jar file