Unlike standard web-based (HTML) applications, Java Web Start provides the power of a desktop application while maintaining the ease of web delivery, ensuring you always have the latest version of the software without manually managing updates.

: For the latest binaries, visit the Oracle Java Downloads .

The (officially known as Java Web Start ) is a technology developed by Oracle that allows you to download and run full-featured Java applications with a single click from your web browser.

: You can download the latest supported version of Java 8 for free from the Java.com Download Page .

: Once Java is installed, the launcher executable ( javaws.exe on Windows or javaws on Mac/Linux) is found in your Java installation's /bin folder. How to Install and Use What is Java Web Start and how is it launched?

You typically do not need to download the Java Web Launcher separately. It is bundled as part of the or Java Development Kit (JDK) .