How can I create a .msi file for a Java program ? (eclipse)

Question

I have a java project which I'm hoping to package and sell. How can I create a .msi file which will install my program on other windows computers? If there are any tutorials, please direct me to them. I'm also using Eclipse if that has any bearing on how to create the .msi file.

Thanks

Answer 1

I believe you want to look at Native Packaging, which according to this link was first introduced with JavaFX 2.2

https://netbeans.org/kb/docs/java/native_pkg.html

Since it seems to be official Netbeans docs, I imagine it is sanctioned by Oracle. Here is the counterpart for Mac for interested readers.

http://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/technotes/guides/jweb/packagingAppsForMac.html