RELEASE NOTES
The utility comes with a user-friendly interface and intuitive layout; you can get started by specifying general information, such as the product name and version, company name, web site and support link for your current project.
Output options can be configured in regard to the directory, executable filename, compression ratio and size (e.g. CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, custom).
Once files and folders have been included into the installation pack, you can set up program requirements - supported operating systems, administrative rights, .NET Framework version verification, running applications termination.
Other customizations can be made when it comes to dialogs (e.g. silent installation, copyright text, end-user license agreement, password, computer reboot on complete installation), the interface (background window, header, logo, supported languages, icon), shortcuts and the Windows registry.
Plus, you can set up INI files, ActiveX items, fonts and variables. Every piece of software needs an uninstaller if you want to play a fair game till the end. So, you can add commands and specify the uninstall title and file, log file, along with files and registry entries to be removed.
Projects can be saved for further editing. Smart Install Maker supports multiple languages and can be set to open the last project at startup, as well as to add an uninstall shortcut and to register a file extension.
The simple-to-use tool quickly compiles an installer while using a low amount of CPU and system memory. No errors have been brought on during our tests and Smart Install Maker did not freeze or crash. Additional information can be found in a help file.
To conclude, Smart Install Maker is a lightweight and straightforward program that can be used with ease by any developer who wants to quickly build an installation package.
features

• Create smaller setup files with built-in Nab compression. Smaller size distributives are quicker to download and give users a better installation experience.
• Control installation and uninstallation decide the method, time and contents of installation, modification or removal (including registry, .ini and config files).
• Check system requirements automatically. If the current system does not comply with the minimum requirements, the installer can notify the user of the problem or automatically abort installation.
• Customize the installation environment and appearance of wizard screens (eg add gradients or images to the window background, add header image, logo image, etc).
• Customize screens for display during installation (eg license agreements, readme files, etc).
• Use the OS native language: automatically identify the language of the target operating system and adjust the screen and message language settings accordingly.
• Execute custom commands, operate with installer variables, verify passwords, customize uninstall, manage uninstall feedback.
• Ensure a clean uninstall with no leftovers or orphan files, folders, services or registry records.
• Create silent installations that do not display installation dialogs and messages.
• Cut development time. Avoid learning new languages or complex software get hold of the intuitive GUI and enjoy the speedy setup creation process.
• Don't just pay for a brand name without power or quality! Although Smart Install Maker is low cost, it does not offer useless features like many other supposedly superior products.

RELEASE NEW
What's new in Smart Install Maker 5.04
December 1, 2011

• The REG_EXPAND_SZ format for writing into the registry is now supported
• The uninstall information has been added: Publisher, DisplayVersion, etc.
• The %ProgramFiles64% variable has been added
• Now it is possible to select the folder for the program group - current user/all users

HOMEPAGE

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