How to create an installation file for your applications?

Discussion in 'Programming' started by ProgMania, Mar 24, 2007.

  1. #1
    Many people doesnt know how to create installation files.. this is a quick manual which shows you how to do it in few steps. :D


    Title: How to create an installation file for your applications?
    Author: ProgMania
    Site: http://www.progmania.dk

    Introduction:
    Maybe you know how to create .exe applications. But do you know how to create fully functional installation files for your .exe? This tutorial will help you! It only takes a few basic steps and then you have your own installation file!

    Lets start!

    First download a application called Inno Setup: http://www.jrsoftware.org/download.php/is.exe

    Install the application and run it!

    When the application has started, A window will pop-up close this and navigate to File > New
    Now a Wizard will show up. Click Next and Fill the forms and click Next. Now Configure your installation file and click next. Now find you .exe file and fill the form, click next. Configure your installation file and click next. Now you can add your license and information. Do it and click next, if you dont have it, then click next. Choose language and click next. Now configure your options(output folder, icon, password and so on) for the installation file and click next. Click Finish! A popup will appear, Click Yes to compile your new script! A new popup will appear. Choose if you want to save your script. Now your installation file is completed. Check the output folder for your installation file.. And WOILA! Its finished ! :D
    Congratulations!

    Visit http://www.progmania.dk for more cool manuals, Tutorials, Tips and Programming codes.. See you again :)
     
    ProgMania, Mar 24, 2007 IP