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+# Windows Deployment Guide for SimpliNote4j
+
+This guide explains how to create and deploy SimpliNote4j as a Windows application.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- Java 17 or later installed
+- Maven 3.6+ installed
+- Windows 10/11 (for creating Windows installers)
+
+## Building the Application
+
+### 1. Standard JAR Build
+```bash
+./mvnw clean package
+```
+This creates a fat JAR with all dependencies at `target/SimpliNote4j-1.0.0.jar`
+
+### 2. Quick Windows Deployment
+
+**For End Users:**
+1. Copy `target/SimpliNote4j-1.0.0.jar` to a folder on Windows
+2. Copy `run-windows.bat` to the same folder
+3. Double-click `run-windows.bat` to launch the application
+
+**System Requirements:**
+- Java 17+ must be installed and in PATH
+- JavaFX modules are included in the JAR
+
+### 3. Creating Windows Installer (Advanced)
+
+If you have a Windows development environment with jpackage available:
+
+```bash
+# First build the application
+./mvnw clean package
+
+# Create Windows installer (requires Windows environment)
+./mvnw jpackage:jpackage
+```
+
+This will create:
+- A Windows `.exe` installer in `target/installer/`
+- The installer includes a bundled JRE (no Java installation required for end users)
+- Start menu shortcuts and desktop shortcuts
+- Professional Windows application appearance
+
+### 4. Manual Windows Installer Creation
+
+If the jpackage plugin doesn't work in your environment, you can use the system jpackage tool:
+
+```bash
+# Ensure you have JDK 17+ with jpackage
+jpackage --version
+
+# Create the installer
+jpackage \
+  --input target \
+  --name SimpliNote4j \
+  --main-jar SimpliNote4j-1.0.0.jar \
+  --main-class com.simplinote.simplinote.Main \
+  --type exe \
+  --dest target/installer \
+  --app-version 1.0.0 \
+  --vendor "SimpliNote Team" \
+  --description "AI-powered productivity application" \
+  --win-dir-chooser \
+  --win-menu \
+  --win-shortcut \
+  --icon icon.png
+```
+
+## Deployment Methods
+
+### Method 1: Simple JAR Distribution
+- **Pros**: Works on any system with Java 17+, small download
+- **Cons**: Users need Java installed
+- **Best for**: Technical users, development testing
+
+### Method 2: Windows Installer (.exe)
+- **Pros**: Professional deployment, includes JRE, easy for end users
+- **Cons**: Larger file size (~200-300MB), Windows-only
+- **Best for**: End user distribution
+
+## File Structure for Distribution
+
+```
+SimpliNote4j-Windows/
+├── SimpliNote4j-1.0.0.jar     # Main application
+├── run-windows.bat             # Windows launcher script
+├── README-Windows.txt          # User instructions
+├── icon.png                    # Application icon
+└── LICENSE                     # License file
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+**"Java not found" error:**
+- Install Java 17+ from https://adoptium.net/
+- Ensure Java is in system PATH
+
+**JavaFX errors:**
+- The JAR includes JavaFX dependencies
+- If issues persist, use: `java --module-path . --add-modules javafx.controls,javafx.fxml,javafx.web,javafx.media,javafx.swing -jar SimpliNote4j-1.0.0.jar`
+
+**Module system errors:**
+- Try running with: `java --add-opens java.base/java.lang=ALL-UNNAMED -jar SimpliNote4j-1.0.0.jar`
+
+## Features Included
+
+The Windows deployment includes all SimpliNote4j features:
+- AI Chat powered by Ollama (requires Ollama installed separately)
+- Calendar and scheduling
+- To-do list management  
+- Pomodoro timer
+- Smart note-taking
+- File import/export capabilities