translating a .class file into .java

[bibiki]

I believe the title of my thread explains what I am trying to do... I have a .class file, I need to look at the code has generated the .class. is this possible, and if yes, can you tell me how?

[peter_budo]

You need to look for java decompiler, however be aware that you will not get exact code as you do see in java file

[bibiki]

thanks a lot.

[hfx642]

Not to mention that the *.class file is distributed so you don't see the code.
If you are trying to sell a product, do you want people looking at (and stealing) YOUR code?

[bibiki]

that's correct hfx642, I thought of it too. (one would think) if the author wanted his code known, he'd distribute the code. however, I assure you this is something between friends, no business involved. the file in this case is a one-file applet, from long ago. so I guess you see it is not like I am trying to steal someone's code. I was given the file... the applet won't work though, so I want to open the code and try to fix it.

[Atanas67]

There is a java decompiler available at: [snipped]
The first actually working analytical decompiler for Java and probably for a high-level programming language in general.

[stultuske]

Atanas: something tells me you are just advertising this product. if you give this as answer on a current or active topic, no problem, but if you revive several old threads just to promote this decompiler, it seems a bit obvious to what you're doing.