Every time you start the application, the Java Web Start software component checks the application's website to see if a new version is available, and if so, automatically downloads and launches it.

Latest stable release: 1.13.0. (*) Other OS versions and configurations may work but have not been tested. For more info about the latest improvements, please read the release notes. For more …

You can run a Java Web Start application from a browser by clicking a link to the application's JNLP file. The following text is an example of a link to a JNLP file.

Nov 12, 2025 · Instead of manually downloading and installing an application, users can simply click a link on a web page, and Java Web Start will handle the rest, including downloading the necessary …

Java Web Start is a technology that allows users to launch full-featured applications with a single click from a web browser, enhancing the usability and deployment of Java applications.

And since public support of Java 8 has ended in Q2/2019, companies no longer get any updates and security fixes for Java Web Start. This is why we decided to create OpenWebStart, an open source …

With Java Web Start, you launch applications simply by clicking on a Web page link. If the application is not present on your computer, Java Web Start automatically downloads all necessary files.

2 days ago · How to Launch Local Windows Applications from a Browser (e.g., RDP Client) Without ActiveX or Internet Explorer For years, launching local Windows applications (such as the Remote …

May 21, 2024 · We are pleased to announce the release of our latest tool in the Java compatibility space. The CheerpJ JNLP Runner is a powerful browser extension for Chrome and Edge that …

Oct 11, 2024 · Download the Java Runtime Environment and OpenWebStart from the OneClick web page (Home → Install JRE and Web Start Client) 2. Right-click on the Java Runtime Environment …