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FreeExtractor - the easiest
way to create self extracting
archives for Windows
http://freeextractor.
sourceforge.net/OK when tested at 6 Apr 2014 (HTML page dated Tue, 11 May 2004 06:25:27 GMT)
14 December 2008 3:58:00pm
FreeExtractor is the easiest way to create self-extracting archives for Windows from existing ZIP files. This is not an install program simply an unextraction program. It is open-source solution.

With a Windows 2000-style wizard-based user interface, end users will find FreeExtractor-created archives intuitive, fast and easy to use. Self-extractor authors follow a simple 4-step wizard which guides them through the process.

It has a few silly restrictions (if you want it to start an install process after extraction) which may get in the way of what you are trying to do but is well worth a look. For simple packaging of a few files to send to a mate etc it would be excellent. I was originally using this but changed to NSIS.

Ghost Installer http://www.ethalone.com/
download.php
18 September 2004 9:48:49am
A fully featured freeware windows installer that creates shortcuts, updates registry etc, details below:

  • All distribution packages are contained in a single EXE file. At installation no other files are required.
  • For packaging data the CAB format with LZX compression algorithm is used (the compression is much stronger than ZIP and a bit better than RAR).
  • Supports several languages in the created distribution packages. The installation script depends from the chosen language.
  • Checks versions and dates of copied files.
  • Able to replace in-use (locked by system) files.
  • Works correctly both under Windows 9x, and Windows NT. The installation script can be adjusted depending on the Windows platform.
  • Updates the registry.
  • Installs and/or modifies ini-files.
  • Creates program groups and shortcuts.
  • Registers COM servers and type libraries.
  • Registers fonts.
  • Executes external programs.
  • Correctly installs/uninstalls shared files.
  • Automatically determines locations of the various system directories ("Desktop", "Program Files", "Startup" etc.).
  • User interface can be customized (colors, fonts, bitmaps,...).
  • Contains several predefined dialogs ("Welcome", "License agreement" etc.).
  • It is possible to select which dialogs to show and define the order of their appearance.
  • Automatically determines whether a restart is necessary, after the installation. If so, reboots the computer after a confirmation by the user.
  • Automatic removal of the installed application is possible (if the uninstall program is included in the distribution package).
  • Setting a password on the distribution package is possible.
  • Installer engine size is just 90 KB!

While this program seems very powerful, it does require you to work its way (directory structure etc) and does have too many configuration files. There is a good GUI wizard available but of course it still has to work within the base restrictions.

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GkWare - Software download http://www.gkware.com/
download/index.htm
12 December 2000 12:43:22pm
GkSetup is a Setup-toolkit for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT4 and Windows NT 2000. It allows you to create professional installations for your software. The self-extracting single-file Setups are ideal for internet distribution. The easy user interface will reduce your support calls. The uninstaller is required for the Windows logo. There are free and Professional versions.
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Home of NSIS http://nsis.sourceforge.
net/OK when tested at 6 Apr 2014 (HTML page dated Sat, 05 Apr 2014 22:26:58 GMT)
09 January 2004 7:24:44am
Free windows install generater (Source available):
  • Generates win32 executable installer.
  • There is a "Zip2EXE" utility.
  • Uninstall support (installer can automagically generate an uninstaller)
  • Optional installer self-verification (using adler32)
  • Robust, efficient zlib compression (with automatic disabling for efficiency)
  • Approximately 32-42k overhead over compressed data size (depending on features enabled)
  • Ability to display a license agreement.
  • Customizable icon and checkmark bitmaps.
  • Up to 4 install configurations (usually Minimal, Typical, Full), and custom configuration
  • No practical limits on number of files, size of files, etc.
  • No practical limit on number of install sections.
  • Low memory/resource requirements.
  • Very fast and efficient.
  • Easily generated from a script using included compiler. Script is easily editable, easily auto-generated
  • Optional Silent mode for automated installations
  • Optional installation logging for debug purposes
  • Many scriptable install functions including:
    • File extraction (with configurable overwrite parameters)
    • ActiveX control registration/deregistration
    • Netscape plug-in installation/deinstallation
    • File/directory deletion
    • Executable execution
    • Registry key setting/deleting
    • INI file writing
    • Shortcut creation
    • Window finding based on class name (for is-application-running detection)
    • User notification using MessageBox().

I am using this to package my PPWIZARD HTML preprocessor as it is very simple to use (although future projects will use my own MAKEMSI tool). I had everything worked out within an hour or two. It has one only configuration file and works with your directory structure. I'm very impressed (although I will be reporting all sorts of suggestions and some "features").

I have created a "NSIS_HDR" add-on for ppwizard which simplifies the creation of the install scripts so the effort involved in creating a new package should be trivial.

Inno Setup http://www.jrsoftware.
org/isinfo.phpOK when tested at 6 Apr 2014 (HTML page dated Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:42:42 GMT)
10 August 2002 1:12:52pm
Features:
  • Free even for commercial use.

  • Support for all 32-bit Windows versions in use today -- Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me, NT 4.0. Support for Windows NT 3.51 can also be optionally included. (An older 16-bit version of Inno Setup is still available separately which supports Windows 3.1, 95/98/2000, and all versions of NT.)

  • Full source code (Borland Delphi 2.0-5.0).

  • Supports creation of a single EXE to install your program for easy online distribution. Disk spanning is also supported.

  • Standard wizard interface (Text script based).

  • Complete uninstall capabilities.

  • The installer has the ability to compare file version info, and replace in-use files. On 32-bit installations, shared file counting is also supported, along with DLL/OCX and type library registration.

  • Creation of shortcuts, and Start Menu/Program Manager groups and icons.

  • Creation of .INI entries.

  • Creation of registry entries.

  • Proven track record. Inno Setup has been around for over 3 years, and currently has many thousands of users worldwide.
Setup Generator is a freeware
installer
http://www.gentee.com/
setupgen/index.htm
19 December 2000 2:11:14pm
Setup Generator is a simple freeware installer designed so you can quickly and easily create installation setup files. You can create self-extracting archives, show license info, run your exe, write to the Registry, create INI files, include an Uninstall file, place files in different directories, and even create a menu group and icons. This is the installer for you if you need to quickly create simple, yet high quality installation setup files for your applications. It is also very useful for quickly making SFX archives. Create a setup file in under 3 minutes with Setup Generator. The size of the extractor module is a mere 32-35 KB and it is very fast! Multiple languages are also supported

This is a simplistic tool but does do a good job of compressing the files!

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VPatch - Generates Patch Files http://www.tibed.net/
vpatch/OK when tested at 6 Apr 2014 (HTML page dated Thu, 16 May 2013 15:36:25 GMT)
01 November 2005 10:29:27am
A free patch program. This allows you to distribute a much smaller patch file when the user has a previous release.

A complete listing of all URLS is available if you are having trouble locating a URL.

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