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Setup Factory for Windows Installer (MSI) V1.1
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When you need to create .MSI format software installer packages, choose the next generation intelligent setup builder. It's the only visual setup builder to fully leverage Microsoft's next generation Windows Installer XML (WiX) compiler technology for creating 100% pure MSI format installer packages in a faster and more intuitive way.
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Create 100% pure Microsoft Windows Installer (.MSI) format software installers. If you're developing software that will be installed in a corporate or government environment, or you plan on applying for Windows logo certification, you'll need an MSI installer.
Intelligent development environment makes installer creation faster, easier and more reliable than ever before. Setup Factory's visual IDE focuses on the files you want to distribute, rather than on abstract concepts like components, features and GUIDs. While you still have access to all the advanced MSI features you could want (should you feel like getting your hands dirty), our approach is simply more intelligent than other installer builders.
Next generation Windows Installer XML (WiX) compiler technology for the ultimate in flexibility and control. This is the same technology Microsoft uses internally for creating installers for products like Microsoft® Office, SQL Server™, BizTalk® and Windows Live Messenger®.
Unique fully scriptable .EXE bootstrap wrapper. With LZMA data compression for incredibly small installers and 200+ actions including HTTP downloads for unprecedented flexibility in an MSI based installer.
Make a single installer that works on any version of Windows from 95 to Vista.
Features
Setup Factory for Windows Installer incorporates a rich feature set to assist developers with the complex productivity challenges associated with developing MSI installer packages. Some features include:
Industry Standard - Creates 100% pure Windows Installer packages (.MSI) with optional fully scriptable single-file setup.exe bootstrap wrapper.
Next Generation - The only visual setup builder to fully leverage WiX 3.0 (Windows Installer XML) compiler technology for creating MSI installers in a faster and more intuitive way. Now developers can integrate the same technology Microsoft uses internally for creating installers for products like Microsoft® Office, SQL Server™, BizTalk® and Windows Live Messenger® without having to hand code the XML.
Intelligent Development - Setup Factory's visual IDE focuses you on the files you want to distribute, rather than on abstract concepts like components, features, sequences and GUIDs.
Vista Compatible - Make a single installer that is compatible with all Windows systems, including Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000, ME, 98 and 95.
Bootstrap Wrapper - Unique fully scriptable .EXE bootstrap wrapper with LZMA compression and 200+ actions including HTTP downloads for unprecedented flexibility in an MSI based installer.
WiX - Generate Windows Installer XML (WiX) compatible source projects with integrated support for WiX fragments and extensions.
Rapid Installer Development - Simply drag and drop your files onto the project window, and click on the build button. You'll be up and running in minutes.
Merge Modules - Easily add third-party runtime engines and support files with drop-in support for industry standard merge modules (.MSM).
LZMA Compression - Integrated into the .EXE bootstrap wrapper to ensure the smallest installers possible.
Visual Dialog Editor - For quickly customizing the user interface. Includes 22 different control types (check boxes, radio buttons, bitmaps, edit fields, list boxes, selection trees, icons, scrollable text, etc.) for creating fully custom dialogs.
.NET Ready - Automatic bootstrap installation of the .NET and .MSI runtimes.
System Editors - Extensive list of actions including: registry editing, shortcut icons, file operations, INI files, environment variables, custom VBScript/JScript, file permissions, installing and controlling services, XML editing, working with ODBC and much more.
Project Wizard - Walk through the creation of a professional software installer complete with custom dialogs, maintenance mode and a full uninstaller.
CD/DVD - Create installers that span multiple CD/DVD discs using the Media Manager to assist you with the layout.
Internet - Integrated Authenticode signing ensures Internet download compatibility.
Multilingual - A unique language selector is included in the visual dialog editor, making it easy to create multilingual user interfaces and modify translations at will.
Latest Technology - Installers made with Setup Factory work on all Windows systems and are fully MSI compatible. With next generation WiX 3.0 compiler technology and support for MSI 4.0 at your disposal, you're working with the latest and greatest.
Enterprise Ready - Essential features for team and enterprise development include automated builds, preprocessor defines, pre/post build steps and integrated support for WiX fragments and extensions.
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