NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) can create Windows installers that are capable of installing, uninstalling, setting system settings, extracting files, etc. Because NSIS is based on script files, you can create both simple or advanced installers.

Small overhead size

NSIS is created to be small, fast and and efficient

Compatible with all major Windows versions

You can create a single installer that is compatible with all versions

Unique compression methods

You can choose between three different integrated compression method (ZLib, BZip2, LZMA)

Script based

NSIS has a powerful scripting language

Multiple languages in one installer

More than 40 translations are already included, but you can also create your own language files

Many features and checks for the target system

The script langauge provides commands you can use on the target system.

Custom dialogs and interfaces

You can create custom wizard pages to get user input or integrate configuration options

Plug-in system

NSIS can be extended with plug-in that can communicate with the installer.

Support for web installation, file patching

The NSIS distribution includes a set of plug-ins that allow you to download files from the internet, make internet connections, patch existing files and more

Project integration, different releases and automatic builds

The NSIS compiler features a powerful preprocessor

Easy and human readable file formats

You can edit your files with your favorite editor

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Inno Setup is a free, feature-packed installation builder. The application's features include a Windows 2000-style wizard interface; the ability to create a single EXE for easy, online distribution; support for disk spanning; and full uninstall capabilities. The program also includes customizable setup types, integrated file compression, support for installing shared files and OCXs, and the creation of Start menu icons, INI entries, and registry entries. Full Delphi source code is available on the author's Web site.Version 5.0.7 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.

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The InstallShield Professional Edition provides publishers with a powerful and flexible solution for creating Windows (MSI or InstallScript™) and cross-platform installations. The Professional Edition introduces new functionality for keeping publishers up-to-date with the latest technologies.

These include:

MSI 3.1 support

Simplified patch development

Try and Buy functionality

Create fully functional trial versions that can be instantly activated

Oracle support

Easily connect to Oracle database servers

IIS 6.0

Support for application pools

It also offers Web Service Extensions, new properties and over 20 InstallScript enhancements including 64-bit support for AMD and Intel hardware.

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Ghost Installer is a flexible deployment tool, suitable to solve virtually any installation task. Using the new Custom User Interface feature, you can create installation dialogs the way you desire them to be. With Ghost Installer it is possible to perform numerous custom actions and to create scripts that can fulfill almost any software deployment goal. The process of checking registry values and writing configuration files depending on the choices a user makes, is one of many features that give you hands-on control of the installation.

The improved Mr. Skinner tool can now “dress up” customized dialogs, creating a more appealing look for your installation. Ghost Installer features one of the fastest and most effective compression methods, providing for a faster installation start and a small installation size.

Ghost Installer's famous convenient user interface makes it easy to create even the most complex installations. If you are new to Ghost Installer and you need a simple yet reliable installation, Ghost Installer’s wide variety of wizards will aid you in the process.
Ghost Installer supports various technologies such as Web-deploying, deploying .Net applications and assemblies, MDAC, Java, BDE, and so on.

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InstallConstruct is a full featured Windows installer program, which is designed with a user-friendly expanding wizard system to make creating Windows 95, 95b, NT 4 (SP1-SP6), 98, ME, 2000, and XP Installer, self-extracting Packages, Setup Wizards, and Uninstallers easy. Unlike other Installer and Setup creation programs, InstallConstruct does not require the user to have any programming background; nor does it require the user to learn any application specific language.

InstallConstruct not only creates Setup Wizards and HTML-based installations, it also automatically saves each step of your work in the creation of a project as a package script file (*.adx). These script files not only save you from the repetitive task of creating other similar packages and in updating the existing ones manually, they also support command line batch processing in unattended operation so they can be created automatically, without any user prompts!

These systems are ideal for the efficient and professional distribution and installation of groups of files, economically compressed in size for you and your user's convenience. In addition to creating the installation system, the program offers the convenience of delivering files through the Internet or Intranet, requiring no additional programs for your file installation.

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EasySetup is an installation maker for Windows that allows creating setup programs with very little effort. It can be used not only to creating installers for programs, but also for all kind of files, like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat or HTML documents. The setup process screens can be edited in a visual way, simply by modifying the text on the screens to suit your installation.

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Windows Installer is becoming the "de facto" software installation technology on Windows. Being preinstalled on the latest Microsoft operating systems, and also bundled with the most popular productivity packages (Office, etc.) this software installer provides a significant number of power features that improve application management and administration. But this power doesn't come without pitfalls, and the most important of them all is the complexity. Creating an MSI file requires careful planning and editing of dozens of database tables. Hundreds of pages of documentation must be read, countless lists of rules must be followed. Building a Windows Installer package may take days or even weeks. This is where a MSI creation tool comes to help.

This software installer simplifies the process of building Windows Installer packages by providing a very easy to use, high level interface to the underlying technology. The program implements all the Windows Installer rules and follows all the advised best practices. With this simple, intuitive interface, building a Windows Installer package will take just a few minutes. Start the program, add a few files, change the name, hit the Build button and you are done.

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Combine the best of desktop and online world! Create smart applications with the power of desktop programs and the usability of a website with ease. Create the applications of tomorrow - today! Use web technology and BrowserBob in order to develop powerful new windows to the online world.

Applications and services are moving online - BrowserBob provides the visual Drag & Drop authoring environment to move them efficiently. Create GUIs and programs using
any web technology with this multi award winning tool.

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This extension program for Inno Setup allows you to add repair, modify and remove support to your applications with minimal effort. It is very small because it uses Assemble.

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Every artist would like to be able to safely and securely sell their content direct to their fans and corporate licensees. How do you securely pack your content and then ensure that only licensed users can open and use it?

MeshInstall content installer software is the answer. MeshInstall was created to make distributing and installing artistic content as easy as possible for both artists and customers. Put your mp3s into an encrypted installer that can automatically install into your customer’s My Music folder, WinAmp or iTunes directories.

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Deploy a Trial version of your software in minutes. EvaluateAnywhere assists developers, and software build specialists in integrating product evaluation code into your Java product with no programming or programming knowledge through an easy to use GUI interface. EvaluateAnywhere integrates functionalities of payment processing payment forms, product registration, Web-based e-mail opt-in functionality, automatic software updates, and application messaging directly into the evaluation software. EvaluateAnywhere supports Java 1.4.x, and Java 5 applications.

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Deploy a Trial version of your software in minutes. EvaluateAnywhere assists developers, and software build specialists in integrating product evaluation code into your Java product with no programming or programming knowledge through an easy to use GUI interface. EvaluateAnywhere integrates functionalities of payment processing payment forms, product registration, Web-based e-mail opt-in functionality, automatic software updates, and application messaging directly into the evaluation software. EvaluateAnywhere supports Java 1.4.x, and Java 5 applications.

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Standard shows you the installed Windows Installer installations, legacy installations, hotfixes and updates, still advertised packages from Active Directory, applied GPO list and all shortcuts in your startmenu. Install, repair and uninstall features for Windows Installer installations. Refresh group policy function.

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Tired of bloated setups and fatty installers? Don't want to waste time learning cryptic setup scripts? AWinstall is a professional installation development system for creating .NET and Win32-based setups. It combines a minimal installer footprint (just about 40-70 KBytes) with a robust and user-friendly development environment.

AWInstall comes with a wide variety of features. These include creating dynamic folders, COM registration actions, own compression algorithm superior to ZIP, customizable graphics, support for .NET deployment.

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Install Creator is an easy-to-install distribution tool for all levels of developer. It's designed to allow you to spend your time developing your creations not building the installers. Download the fully functional freeware version of Install Creator and create your first installation in less than one minute.

Features of Install Creator:

• Everything in one compressed distributable executable file
• Follows the standards seen in all installation programs
• Full-featured dialog box editor to customize your installer's screen
• Every text is customizable
• Creates icons and folders in Window's start menu
• Automatic floppy disk spanning
• Automatic installation of fonts
• Automatic installation of ActiveX controls
• Automatic installation of screensavers
• Handle DLL installation and de-installation counters
• Optional icon on the desktop
• Display a text or web page at the end of an installation
• Complete de-installer

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PatchFactory is a full-featured byte-level patching system for bandwidth-efficient software updating with a robust feature set that gives software developers the ability to tailor the update process to their specific needs and to significantly reduce end-user support costs. PatchFactory provides software developers with a comprehensive solution for creating reliable full-history multilingual software update modules in a famous installer style, ensuring that end-users always have the latest version of your software product.

When integrated into your application, in addition to complete comprehensive version management of your software product, PatchFactory performs almost any updating task, including synchronizing files, running an installer, updating your software, automatic backup, MD5 checks to ensure accuracy, advanced log maintenance, and even performing a custom action to keep your customers up-to-date and to significantly reduce your end-user support costs, and thus can become an efficient money and time saving solution to use.

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ActiSetup is an advanced setup development environment for Windows Installer. It supports authoring MSI installation packages, merge modules, and patches. It allows you to create installation packages for your software products, with maximum ease of use and flexibility. With ActiSetup, you can quickly create installations with a single step-by-step wizard, as well as directly edit the MSI tables for greater fine-tuning.

ActiSetup also includes an updater service, so you can deliver patches to users of your application reliably and efficiently. Finally, ActiSetup includes a setup bootstrapper, designed to simplify the process of installing prerequisites such as the .NET Framework.

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RedShift enables you to create a very simple, smart looking software installer in seconds:

1. Name your installer & choose a splash image
2. Type or paste in your software license text
3. Select your folder of files to be installed
4. Enter shortcuts to your .exe and help files
5. Click 'Build'

That's all there is to it! RedShift builds a single, self contained executable file which you can then distribute.

It also displays a realtime preview of your installer while you are working - saving you time since you don't need to keep rebuilding just to see if everything looks OK.

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TrueUpdate is a popular dynamic update tool in use by thousands of developers worldwide every day. Using TrueUpdate you can create professional patch delivery systems for any development need. And with full support for all the most popular client/server technologies you can be sure everything you develop with TrueUpdate will fit seamlessly and securely into your existing infrastructure.

TrueUpdate gives you more control over the end user experience than any patch delivery tool on the market. Embed your update systems directly into applications, or have them run standalone. Configure them to run silently or reinforce your brand with the spectacular new visual theme system. Either way, you can create exactly what you need in very little time and with a minimum of overhead. TrueUpdate offers all the features and flexibility needed for everyone from busy system administrators to single developers.

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ArInstall is an easy-to-use installation development tool for creating compact and professional setups for your applications. It allows you to build single-file self-extracting installers for Windows 98, NT, Me, 2000, and XP environments with a small installer overhead. ArInstall provides you with a very easy user interface, allowing you to create an installation in just six steps. ArInstall supports complete un-installation, license agreements, ReadMe files, shortcuts creation, registry editing, DLL installation, etc.

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