IcedTeaWeb is an open source implementation of JSR-56 that is better known as Java Web Start.
Publisher’s description
What is IcedTea-Web?
IcedTea-Web is an open-source languages & sdk program for Windows from AdoptOpenJDK. It is written in Java.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 22,358 times. The source code on GitHub (AdoptOpenJDK/IcedTea-Web) has 268 stars. Similar programs include Go Programming Language, LLVM and CMake.
Project description on GitHub: “The new home for IcedTea-Web”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: IcedTea-Web is an open-source languages & sdk tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is IcedTea-Web safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A921F7AF07633BFF268A31AD8A9A1B14ADB7D85EEF5532F87C0A67447A8EF722· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8.8.0Latest | December 22, 2023 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AdoptOpenJDK.IcedTea-Web -echoco install icedtea-web -ymsiexec /i icedtea-web-1.8.8.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {07A0AAE5-9F0A-4306-91C0-DB20789710B9} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- AdoptOpenJDK
- Category
- Languages & SDKs
- Licence
- GNU GPL2
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/AdoptOpenJDK/IcedTea-Web
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 1.8.8.0
- Released
- December 22, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- December 22, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 22,358
- GitHub stars
- 268
- GitHub forks
- 96
- winget ID
- AdoptOpenJDK.IcedTea-Web
- Chocolatey package
- icedtea-web
- MSI product code
- {07A0AAE5-9F0A-4306-91C0-DB20789710B9}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is IcedTea-Web free?
Yes. IcedTea-Web is open-source software under the GNU GPL2 licence.
Is IcedTea-Web safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install IcedTea-Web with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can IcedTea-Web be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does IcedTea-Web run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to IcedTea-Web?
Go Programming Language, LLVM, CMake, Deno and Yarn. The alternatives page compares them.
