Once you have installed the JRE 6, you won't find a separate "Java Web Start" icon in your apps list. Instead, the launcher is an executable located within your Java folder. Java Web Start Archive - Oracle
: Download the latest available update for Java 6 (e.g., 6u45) to ensure you have the most stable version of the javaws.exe launcher. java 6 web start launcher download
If you need to run legacy applications, finding a is often the only way to maintain compatibility with older .jnlp files. Once you have installed the JRE 6, you