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How to convert .jar file to windows service
To convert a Java .jar
file into a Windows service, you can use a wrapper tool that allows you to run the Java application as a service. One popular wrapper tool for this purpose is Apache Commons Daemon (commonly referred to as "Procrun").
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to convert a .jar
file into a Windows service using Apache Commons Daemon:
Download Apache Commons Daemon:
- Visit the Apache Commons Daemon website: https://commons.apache.org/proper/commons-daemon/
- Download the appropriate version of Commons Daemon for Windows, based on your system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit).
Extract Commons Daemon:
- Extract the downloaded Commons Daemon archive to a directory on your system (e.g.,
C:\commons-daemon
).
- Extract the downloaded Commons Daemon archive to a directory on your system (e.g.,
Open Command Prompt:
- Open a Command Prompt with administrator privileges.
Change Directory:
- Navigate to the directory where you extracted Commons Daemon. For example:bash
cd C:\commons-daemon\bin
- Navigate to the directory where you extracted Commons Daemon. For example:
Install the Service:
Run the following command to install the service:
cssprunsrv.exe //IS//ServiceName --DisplayName "Service Display Name" --Install "C:\path\to\java.exe" -jar "C:\path\to\your.jar"
Replace the following placeholders:
ServiceName
: The desired name for your service."Service Display Name"
: The display name for your service."C:\path\to\java.exe"
: The path to the Java executable (java.exe
) on your system."C:\path\to\your.jar"
: The path to the.jar
file you want to run as a service.
Start the Service:
- Run the following command to start the service:arduino
prunsrv.exe //TS//ServiceName
- Run the following command to start the service:
Verify the Service:
- Open the Windows Services Manager and look for the service you created. It should appear with the display name you specified.
- Start, stop, and manage the service using the standard Windows service management options.
By following these steps, you can convert a Java .jar
file into a Windows service using Apache Commons Daemon. The service will allow you to run your Java application in the background as a Windows service, providing automatic startup and management capabilities.