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Java Web Start Technology

Using Java Web Start technology, standalone Java software applications can be deployed with a single click over the network. Java Web Start ensures the most current version of the application will be deployed, as well as the correct version of the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). Read More

Where Do You Get Java Web Start?

Java Web Start is included in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) as part of Java SE 6. Download now.


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Java Web Start Engineering Support
Find out more about how Sun's Java Partner Engineering group is assisting customers porting and integrating Java Web Start into their products.

Java Deployment with JNLP and WebStart
Java Deployment with JNLP and WebStart provides a complete picture of the deployment options currently available for the Java[tm] platform.


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Sun Microsystems Further Invigorates Client Side Java Technology with Java Web Start Software
Java Web Start software delivers full-featured applications with a single "click".

Sun Microsystems Delivers Next Generation Client-side Java Technology
Java Web Start software enables fast, easy deployment of Java technology-based applications on the client.

Java Web Start to the Rescue
Find out how Java Web Start aids client-side deployment.


Java Web Start 1.6.0 Download

Download Java SE 6 JRE/SDK

Related documentation

See the Archive Section for versions 1.4.2, 1.2, and 1.0.1.


Update Your Java Runtime Environment