Thread: Creating MSI Files/Projects

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    Creating MSI Files/Projects

    Hello all.

    I have been looking into what program / add-on to use in order to create MSI projects. I have software written in C++ in VS2010. So far I like what I see from WiX but have alse seen PowerShell and Install Shield. Does anyone know of any other addons or programs to use to create MSI files/projects? Thanks for any help in advance.

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    Can you start by summarising what you find to be inadequate with the installers you have already found?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Salem View Post
    Can you start by summarising what you find to be inadequate with the installers you have already found?
    I don't necessarily find anything inadequate. I like WiX. But since this is for work, I need to show that I looked around at other options. I just want to make sure there aren't any other significant choices that I am missing.

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    I found a long list using google.
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    Visual studio comes with installer capabilities already: How to: Create or Add a Setup Project

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