System for installing and launching network applications

Methods and a system for installing and launching network application in a manner where the applications are regulated to run uniformly across platforms are provided. One exemplary method includes installing and launching a network application, through a distributed network where the application is contained on a server. The method initiates with accessing the server through the network. Then, parameters of the application are selected. Next, it is determined if the latest version of the application is present on a client. Then, an archive file containing the latest version of the application is downloaded and installed if the latest version of the application is not present on the client. Next, the application is launched. Then, parameters are passed to a port. The port is in communication with the application and the application is configured to access native libraries of the archive file.