Does anyone know how to go about making a program to install another program. If someone could point me in the right direction it would be great.
Thanks!
Does anyone know how to go about making a program to install another program. If someone could point me in the right direction it would be great.
Thanks!
You use a setup compiler. Most people use InstallShield, which I hate, although it's been a long time since I've used it.
However, you can get an excellent free setup compiler from:
www.innosetup.com
are you looking to make the code yourself? If not, do what Davros says, it's easiest anyway. If you actually want to code the installer, it is certainly possible. In fact I've done it myself. Basics:
you need a zip library to compress all the files.
you need the compressed files to be stored as a resource in the project.
LoadResource() and LockResource() I believe are the names of the API calls.
with that information, a stand alone installer exe should certainly be possible for you.
"You are stupid! You are stupid! Oh, and don't forget, you are STUPID!" - Dexter
I tried the inno setup one, and it was good. But, I am going to go ahead and create my own. I think that that is the best way to go.
