How do i create an auto software installation program?

[mickeytho]

Hi,

Currently im looking into creating an exe that behaves exactly like an update to a software.

There are couple of things that i'm not sure of.

1) How can i include my required folders and files in the program? (Do i have to zip it in order for self extraction within the .exe?)

2) Can the created .exe run on a PC that does not have AutoIt installed?

i seriously need help on this.

Comments and examples will be most welcomed.

[narayanjr]

FileInstall()

and a .exe will run on computers without autoit

.au3 will not

[Generator]

Hi,

Currently im looking into creating an exe that behaves exactly like an update to a software.

There are couple of things that i'm not sure of.

1) How can i include my required folders and files in the program? (Do i have to zip it in order for self extraction within the .exe?)

2) Can the created .exe run on a PC that does not have AutoIt installed?

i seriously need help on this.

Comments and examples will be most welcomed.

Try to use 7-Zip UDF and it will be easier, also your exe will run on the computer that don't have AutoIT installed.

[Skizmata]

Could someone give me a line to the 7-zip UDF?

Thanks!

[mickeytho]

FileInstall()

and a .exe will run on computers without autoit

.au3 will not

Thanks for the quick response but how do i get started?

Sorry for being such a noob.

[rrrm99]

Thanks for the quick response but how do i get started?

read the help file that came with Autoit

or go here Online help/documentation

Edited July 20, 2007 by rrrm99