Bytessence InstallMaker (BIM ) is a setup file creator for Windows with a focus on being lightweight, easy to use and yet not dispensing with essential features.

As all programmers know, when creating a program, the work does not stop after the last line of code is written. The most important step is to prepare an installer so that users can install the program on their computer! With Bytessence Install Maker, you can do this very easily including specific details of the program name, version, author, website, mail, requirements (operating system if required and whether it needs NET Framework), and customizing the presentation with your own background, header and text.

Bytessence Install Maker also creates an uninstaller for your program which you can customize with such features as whether it supports integration with UPX and ZIP.

Takes the pain out of creating an uninstaller although for complicated packages, you'll probably find it slow and limited it what it can pack.

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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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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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MSI is a popular installation file format that has started to give the old-fashioned EXE a run for it's money, due to the fact that file sizes are generally smaller and they can be quicker to unpack. Of course, not everyone is well-versed in creating software packaged in this way, which is where MAKEMSI comes in. The application automatically generates a database that orders the archives of the program according to their dependencies and locations. Once this is all in place, it compresses them into the installation file.

MAKEMSI uses extensible XML to process all the data within the program. If you're unfamiliar with the mark-up language then you may find this app a little frustrating to say the least. However, there is a pretty good guide bundled with the program, plus links to forums where you can find out more about the topic.

If you're a software developer looking to harness the power of the MSI file format, then MAKEMSI provides you with a pretty robust solution.

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When creating an application you can't forget about any important element, such as having a representative icon, including some documentation and, of course, implementing a user-friendly installation system.

This last point can be easily solved with Install Simple, a software tool that, just as its own name states, enables you to create basic installation processes for your applications in a very easy way.

The whole process is done step by step through a wizard-like interface, filling in different fields with all the necessary information: program's name, type of license, possible changes to Windows Registry and so on. However, besides its ease of use, I missed having a few more customization options, such as being able to insert a company logo or changing the window's skin.

Create basic installation packages for your apps in just a few simple steps!

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GkSetup is a Setup-toolkit for Windows. 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. A detailed feature list that compares the Free and Professional-Edition is available on the feature matrix.

An easy way to create installtion files for your software.

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OpenLaszlo is an open source platform for creating zero-install web applications with the user interface capabilities of desktop client software.

OpenLaszlo programs are written in XML and JavaScript and transparently compiled to Flash and, with OpenLaszlo 4, DHTML. The OpenLaszlo APIs provide animation, layout, data binding, server communication, and declarative UI. An OpenLaszlo application can be as short as a single source file, or factored into multiple files that define reusable classes and libraries.

OpenLaszlo is "write once, run everywhere." An OpenLaszlo application developed on one machine will run on all leading Web browsers on all leading desktop operating systems.

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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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FS ZIP Extractor is used to turn a .zip file into an executable .exe so the zip can then be unzipped without having any unZIP software installed on that computer. For example, say you have a .zip archive of some files you need to share with a friend. But you are not sure if your friend has any 'unzip software' installed on their computer? By turning the .zip into a self-extracting .zip, your friend can unzip the file(s) by simply clicking on the .exe. Your friend would not need any an unzip software installed on their computer.

When launched, the self-extractor will prompt for a path to extract to, whether or not to overwrite existing files, and whether or not to preserve the directory structure in the .zip (if present). You can select some or all files to extract.

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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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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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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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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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