How do you start a Java program from the "Start" menu under Windows?

[ScottVal]

How do you start a Java program from the "Start" menu under Windows? Obviously there is a way to set up an "icon" on the "start menu" which executes this command "java -jar .....," but I can't figure it out.

I tried setting up a shortcut, but it apparently doesn't allow arguments (just a file name). The same is true for saying "run..." from the start menu. It doesn't allow arguments.

It's a silly thing to be stuck on. Your help is appreciated.

-scott

[ScottVal]

OK, I figured it out.
I added a shortcut to the start menu, and made this the target:

"C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.6.0_11\bin\java.exe" -jar "C:\Directory\JarFile.jar"

That works. -scott

[makpandian]

May i know why you need that?

[ScottVal]

Mak-
I think it's nice to be able to start a Java program directly from the start menu, and not have to go to a command prompt first.

This program doesn't work as an applet because it does disk i/o.

-scott

[angryboy]

if your os is configured to load jar files w/ java. (which is the default.) you can just use a short cut to the jar like so: "C:\Directory\JarFile.jar"

[ScottVal]

Yes, that works. Thanks. -scott