How to copy files out of the currently running jar

Question

I have a .jar that has two .dll files that it is dependent on. I would like to know if there is any way for me to copy these files from within the .jar to a users temp folde

Answer 1

Use myClass.getClassLoader().getResourceAsStream("loadAtRuntime.dll"); and you will be able to find and copy DLLs in the JAR. You should pick a class which will also be in the same JAR.