how to change the name of a Java application process?

Question

When executing a Java application the process name given to it is usually java.exe or javaw.exe. But how can I make it be called by the name of my

Answer 1

WinRun4J

In many Java exe wrappers the custom exe is only a launcher and the process still runs as the usual java(w).exe. In WinRun4J on the other hand the custom exe is the process that runs your application, so for example in Task Manager your custom exe is what appears. It supports 32 bit and 64 bit, console and no console (along with numerous configuration options).