windows installer

MAKEMSI

freeware | windows | windows installer

08.312

  • New "ComponentFind" and "ProductFind" commands.
  • The "FileFind" command can now validate that a directory exists.
  • Added the "In10Format" parameter to the "ComPlusExport" command.

MAKEMSI is a freeware tool with utilizes simple XML like text files for the reliable creation (or updating) of MSI based installers. Once set up subsequent rebuilds are automated, reliable, quick and in general require no MSI skills. Not only does MAKEMSI build the MSI but it creates HTML documentation for it as well!

HM NIS Edit

open source | windows | windows installer

2.0.3

HM NIS Edit is the best Editor/IDE for Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS). Its useful for experts and beginners in the creation of Setup programs with the NSIS. Its Script Wizard will help you to create standard Setup programs with only few clicks, also its InstallOptions designer will help you to create your own custom pages with a friendly drag and drop interface.

WiX toolset

open source | windows | windows installer

2.0.4221.0

The Windows Installer XML (WiX) is a toolset that builds Windows installation packages from XML source code. The toolset supports a command line environment that developers may integrate into their build processes to build MSI and MSM setup packages.

Installer2GO

freeware | windows | windows installer

4.1.3

Installer2GO is a powerful, easy to use, highly interactive tool for creating reliable Windows Installer packages that meet the Windows 2000/XP logo certification guidelines. Installer2GO is script-free and does not require the user to have any programming background, nor does it require the user to learn any application-specific language! It allows you to use a point-and-click interface to create and manage installation projects based on your business needs. Besides that this tool will allow you to create self-extracting executable files for distribution over the Web, Internet, Intranet and e-mail your data files, graphic images or whatever else you want to distribute!

MSIBuilder

freeware | windows | windows installer

2.0.0.25

The MSIBuilder  is a professional application for creating reliable MSI installation packages. You can create complex install packages and debug the installation process step by step interactively. Professional developers will find in MSIBuilder a reliable and easy to use application.

MSIBuilder is an easy to use application. You can build up your install packages faster and easier than ever.

The experienced programmer will have all the installation options, features and actions at hand.

With MSIBuilder you can create and debug complex installation packages.

Wise for Windows Installer

commercial | windows | windows installer

6.0

Wise for Windows Installer is packed with the kind of innovative features you've come to expect from Wise. Whether you're creating a quick, simple .MSI installation, or a sophisticated, customized, data-driven Web application, Wise for Windows Installer provides everything you need, including support for a broad range of installation types.

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