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Some advantages of an MSI include (also see this lockergnome video http://youtube.com/watch?v
hG6T-04xvNg: 1. Automatic handling of files opened by applications (in use. 2. If an install fails then prior changes will be undone (no half installs. 3. Enables deployment (with or without elevated privledges to all boxes in a network via Group Policy/Active Directory. Corporate customers will definately prefer (or in fact generally **require** MSI based installers due to their ease of deployment. 4. The automatic creation of XP system restore points at package install and uninstall. 5. Self healing (repair of files or registry entries. 6. The advertising of complete applications (or parts which allows installation on demand (resources not installed until required. 7. In

MakeMSI alternatives

  • Wix#

  • Wix# answers many MSI authoring challenges. It solves the common MSI/WiX authoring limitations in a very elegant and yet unorthodox way. Wix# follows the steps of other transcompilers like Script#, CoffeeScript or GWT by using source code of a more manageable syntax (C# in this case) to produce the desired source code of a less manageable syntax (WiX). A "more manageable syntax" in this context means less verbose and more readable code, better compile-time error checking and availability of more advanced tools. »

    tags: installer-maker msi wix

  • InstallShield

  • InstallShield is designed to enable development teams to be more agile, collaborative and flexible when building reliable InstallScript and Windows Installer (MSI) installations for PCs, servers, Web and virtual applications. InstallShield is the only software installer that can directly convert MSIs to Microsoft App-V virtual packages.

    tags: install-creator msi exe

  • InstallBuilder

  • BitRock InstallBuilder is a multiplatform installer development and automatic update tool that makes it easy to package and deliver updates to crossplatform software.

    tags: customizable java multiplatform share-files software-installation

  • Centurion Setup

  • After putting a lot of effort into your software, it's time to distribute it. Don't spend weeks wrestling with a complicated installation builder when you are so close to being done. Centurion Setup is extremely easy to use, and you can have a professional installation program built in minutes. The installer is self-contained in a single compressed executable file, and runs on all versions of Windows. Centurion Setup is simple to learn, but also feature rich, with support for uninstallation, multiple languages, interface customization, license agreements, readme files, file associations, DOS batch operations, DLL installation, automated installations, device drivers, patches, expiration dates, shared files, command line building, password protection, and much more. Don't stumble over scripts - hit the finish line running! »

    tags: install-creator installation-builder installation-creator installation-maker installer-builder

  • NDJS framework

  • NDJS uses NWJS or Electron to create visually appealing software installers while using the NPM and Bower eco-systems. Develop with your favorite web IDE and enjoy full debugging and testing capabilities

    tags: Discontinued software-installation packer