Auto-installer executables for dummies?

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Benton

Hi there,

I need a small utility that can create an compressed exe installer from a
zip file or plain folder. When this executable is run, it should present the
user a textbox with the destination folder path I configured when the
executable was created by the tool.

In other words, I want an installer for dummies, where the end user doesn't
have to browse the file system to find the destination folder. I want the
installer to have my destination folder "hard-coded" in the exe so to speak.

I use 7-zip which is great but unfortunately I cannot set a default
destination folder.

Thanks for any hints,

-Benton
 
Benton said:
Hi there,

I need a small utility that can create an compressed exe installer from a
zip file or plain folder. When this executable is run, it should present the
user a textbox with the destination folder path I configured when the
executable was created by the tool.

In other words, I want an installer for dummies, where the end user doesn't
have to browse the file system to find the destination folder. I want the
installer to have my destination folder "hard-coded" in the exe so to speak.

I use 7-zip which is great but unfortunately I cannot set a default
destination folder.

Thanks for any hints,
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Forget zips, get ISTool and Inno Setup ;o)

www.istool.org
www.jrsoftware.org

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Steven Burn
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Keeping it FREE!
 
Hi there,

I need a small utility that can create an compressed exe installer from a
zip file or plain folder. When this executable is run, it should present the
user a textbox with the destination folder path I configured when the
executable was created by the tool.

In other words, I want an installer for dummies, where the end user doesn't
have to browse the file system to find the destination folder. I want the
installer to have my destination folder "hard-coded" in the exe so to speak.

I use 7-zip which is great but unfortunately I cannot set a default
destination folder.
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WinRAR will do this; however, as has been pointed out here, it is not
freeeware.
 
Benton said:
Hi there,

I need a small utility that can create an compressed exe installer from a
zip file or plain folder. When this executable is run, it should present the
user a textbox with the destination folder path I configured when the
executable was created by the tool.

In other words, I want an installer for dummies, where the end user doesn't
have to browse the file system to find the destination folder. I want the
installer to have my destination folder "hard-coded" in the exe so to speak.
Click to expand...

SE Maker is a free utility for Windows 95, 98 and 2000. This program
offers an alternative to using WinZip self extractor personal edition.
Supply SE Maker with some basic information, and a compatible zip file,
to turn the zip file into a full 32-bit executable program. The
finished product, a program file, can be run on any Windows machine
without needing SE Maker to be installed.

Unlike commercial self extracting archive compilers, SE Maker will not
add any copyright notices, or other annoying messages to your finished
executable file. You didn't ask for it, so it hasn't been added! The
finished executable is the property of its creator. There are no
distribution limitations, royalties to pay or licenses to purchase.

The executables produced with SE Maker are WinZip compatible. This
means the executable file can be opened using WinZip. In some
situations, if the executable fails, this can be the only way to
recover valuable archived information. You should always test a
executable file thoroughly on target systems before distributing. For
more information on WinZip, or to download a evaluation version visit
http://www.winzip.com

The program SE Maker, and all of the executable files it will create
are free. For more information regarding warranties and technical
support see " Warranty" under the contents tab.

http://www.woundedmoon.org/win32/semkr100.html
 
This one may suit, has a Wizard.
HandyBits Zip&Go
http://www.bestwebdownloads.com/Sof...ware/Free/Download_Tools/ZIP_Tools/index.html
http://www.handybits.com/zipngo.htm
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erm. . .

Program: HandyBits
Author: Teknum Systems AS.
W: NR
Ware: (Malware)

IIRC *everything* from Teknum Systems AS. qualifies as Malware.

Susan
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Hi there,

I need a small utility that can create an compressed exe installer from a
zip file or plain folder. When this executable is run, it should present the
user a textbox with the destination folder path I configured when the
executable was created by the tool.

In other words, I want an installer for dummies, where the end user doesn't
have to browse the file system to find the destination folder. I want the
installer to have my destination folder "hard-coded" in the exe so to speak.

I use 7-zip which is great but unfortunately I cannot set a default
destination folder.

Thanks for any hints,

-Benton
Click to expand...

The best IMNSHO is Free Extractor Wizard
http://www.disoriented.com/
Makes the smallest sfx files and will do what you want.

regards

Dud
 
I need a small utility that can create an compressed exe installer from a
zip file or plain folder.
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An exe you wrote (and compiled), or just an existing exe?

If the latter, everyone's suggestion is good - you need an installer
program.

If the former, your IDE should have some kind of packaging utility.
 
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