Best Free windows installers

**Xtreme2damax** · April 8th, 2006, 17:46

Hey all, I'm Currently trying to learn C++ to get started on game deving. I'm looking for an Install program for windows other than Clickteam installer, which I wasn't too impressed with, that will allow me to Install my program/game once I get finished with it.

I've already downloaded/tried the free installer, inno Setup Compiler, by Jordan russel, and it's a little difficult to use. Can anyone reccomend the best free windows installers, Thanks a bunch

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Ramsus K · April 8th, 2006, 18:04

Read up on making Windows Installer packages. You might have to download the Platform SDK to get the right tools.

Clements · April 8th, 2006, 18:56

Nullsoft Install System is free and Open Source.

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**Xtreme2damax** · April 8th, 2006, 22:35

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Originally Posted by Ramsus K

Read up on making Windows Installer packages. You might have to download the Platform SDK to get the right tools.

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Originally Posted by Clements

Nullsoft Install System is free and Open Source.

Ramsus K, I don't want any scripting involved to make an Installer package, I only want to script and code for my project, nothing other.

Clements, I downloaded the Nullsoft Install maker, and it still Requires coding/scripting to make an Installer package, which I don't want to do. the only thing I want to code for is my game/project. Thank you anyways though

Is there any other Install makers other than those you mentioned, and the ones I mentioned in my first post, that uses an easy to use wizard to create Installers. thanks a bunch If you can mention other ones with the specifications I mentioned

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Clements · April 9th, 2006, 00:47

Self-extracting RAR archives can act as installers, and you can add your own icon and so on. It's about as basic as you can get.

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Coolsvilleman · April 9th, 2006, 01:38

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Originally Posted by Xtreme2damax

Ramsus K, I don't want any scripting involved to make an Installer package, I only want to script and code for my project, nothing other.

Clements, I downloaded the Nullsoft Install maker, and it still Requires coding/scripting to make an Installer package, which I don't want to do. the only thing I want to code for is my game/project. Thank you anyways though

Is there any other Install makers other than those you mentioned, and the ones I mentioned in my first post, that uses an easy to use wizard to create Installers. thanks a bunch If you can mention other ones with the specifications I mentioned

unfourtunately if you want to make a proper installer which creates start menus and installs the programs correctly you will need to use a installer with scripts. If you coding a game it shouldnt be to hard. Game code is far harder than installer coding.

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**hushypushy** · April 9th, 2006, 03:57

moved to the programming section

CD · April 9th, 2006, 04:31

If you're too lazy to write extremely simple install scripts I suggest you stay far away from game development... or any software development for that matter.

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**Xtreme2damax** · April 9th, 2006, 06:30

It's not that I'm lazy, Actually I didn't know it was that simple, as you all have mentioned. I'll give it a try. It is Better now to try, than never. Anyways thanks a bunch, I really appreciate it.

I've been trying to study some Open-Source Sourcecode, and some C++ Tutorials. I'm Thinking about buying a book on C++ at my local bookshop.

This has always been my dream, to learn somthing, I thought I might never have the ability to learn, So far It's going Ok. I want to make sure I can remember the syntax, and functions such as "if loops" in C++.

The Installer Will of course be the last thing I attempt. I am more than willing to attempt and learn this, and I'll keep trying till' I become successful in Programming/Game Development.

I do Have some minor education in Prograaming, I'm trying to get back into college to finish my computer science degree.

Forgive me if I sound like a drunken cow typing this, but it's 1:29 Am In the morning right now, and I'm really tired, So I apologize

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CD · April 11th, 2006, 05:21

Yea just give NSIS or something a try, you don't even have to know how to program to write the scripts, heck there are probably tools to generate them for you if you really can't figure it out.

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SnakeBite · April 11th, 2006, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xtreme2damax

Ramsus K, I don't want any scripting involved to make an Installer package, I only want to script and code for my project, nothing other.

Clements, I downloaded the Nullsoft Install maker, and it still Requires coding/scripting to make an Installer package, which I don't want to do. the only thing I want to code for is my game/project. Thank you anyways though

Quote:

Originally Posted by CD

Yea just give NSIS or something a try, you don't even have to know how to program to write the scripts, heck there are probably tools to generate them for you if you really can't figure it out.

You can get a program for NSIS (NIS-edit or something) which includes a wizard for creating your script. Just input your info and it creates the script for you.

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April 8th, 2006, 18:04	#2
Ramsus K A1C Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: California Posts: 230	Read up on making Windows Installer packages. You might have to download the Platform SDK to get the right tools.

April 8th, 2006, 18:56	#3
Clements Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Posts: 1,709	Nullsoft Install System is free and Open Source. __________________ PJ64 Homepage \| ZSNES Documentation Project \| bsnes Supporter

April 9th, 2006, 00:47	#5
Clements Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: UK Posts: 1,709	Self-extracting RAR archives can act as installers, and you can add your own icon and so on. It's about as basic as you can get. __________________ PJ64 Homepage \| ZSNES Documentation Project \| bsnes Supporter

April 9th, 2006, 03:57	#7
hushypushy the only one you've ever SEEN Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 21,979	moved to the programming section

April 9th, 2006, 04:31	#8
CD Gunslinger Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Mid-World Posts: 965	If you're too lazy to write extremely simple install scripts I suggest you stay far away from game development... or any software development for that matter. __________________ The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed...

April 9th, 2006, 06:30	#9
Xtreme2damax Mr. Technological Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Auburn, New York Posts: 4,428	It's not that I'm lazy, Actually I didn't know it was that simple, as you all have mentioned. I'll give it a try. It is Better now to try, than never. Anyways thanks a bunch, I really appreciate it. I've been trying to study some Open-Source Sourcecode, and some C++ Tutorials. I'm Thinking about buying a book on C++ at my local bookshop. This has always been my dream, to learn somthing, I thought I might never have the ability to learn, So far It's going Ok. I want to make sure I can remember the syntax, and functions such as "if loops" in C++. The Installer Will of course be the last thing I attempt. I am more than willing to attempt and learn this, and I'll keep trying till' I become successful in Programming/Game Development. I do Have some minor education in Prograaming, I'm trying to get back into college to finish my computer science degree. Forgive me if I sound like a drunken cow typing this, but it's 1:29 Am In the morning right now, and I'm really tired, So I apologize __________________

April 11th, 2006, 05:21	#10
CD Gunslinger Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Mid-World Posts: 965	Yea just give NSIS or something a try, you don't even have to know how to program to write the scripts, heck there are probably tools to generate them for you if you really can't figure it out. __________________ The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed...