hiding console window

[basha khan]

how can i run java without using command prompt?.or how can i avoid the command prompt window while GUI applications running?.we all know that a console window is not necessory in GUI.

[Nathan Pruett]

You can use the javaw.exe program to run your class instead of the java.exe program. They are both in the bin sub-directory of your JDK directory. Javaw runs your program without the command-prompt window... in windows, you would make a shortcut to "<JDK_directory>\bin\javaw.exe -classpath <your_classpath> yourApp", and then you can run your program by clicking on an icon.

[basha khan]

hai Nate , nice to see u
ur answer is a possible solution but something inside JVM 'll be more better..
System.exit() is exiting the JVM.is there is any Console.exit() like methods which eleminates console window without exiting JVM?. or any tricks?
wishing u a splendid eve
basha

[Gregg Bolinger]

javaw is what you want to use. There is no console.exit(). But using javaw will allow the Console window to be closed without termintaing the VM.