Windows 7 jump list in swing application

Dear all,
what is the best way for a hobby programmer to create a windows 7 jump list in a desktop swing application. Does someone know a good example how to do e.g. the jni-calls?
I know there is a 7Goodies commercial product, but its too expensive for only fun projects.
Regards Tim

what is the best way for a hobby programmer to create a windows 7 jump list in a desktop swing application.1. Write or find a command line tool that invokes that functionality.
2. Use Runtime.exec() or Process Builder to run it.

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