VB6 - Setup - CLUTTERED, looks messy!

mlist · May 16th, 2005, 07:05 AM

hello,

The setup file created for a VB6 application looks too cluttered!

Isn't there any way that:

1) users can download just one setup.exe file
2) on executing that file the "clutter" gets stored in the temp folder
3) the actual setup file from the temp folder automatically starts
4) on completion of installation process the temp files get deleted automatically

Is there any software that can do this? Will InstallSheild do that?

Hack · May 16th, 2005, 07:06 AM

Both Wise and InstallShield are far more sophisicated the the Package and Deployment Wizard. They are also very expensive.

Have you looked at Inno?

mlist · May 16th, 2005, 07:13 AM

I wanted to know which software actually does what I require (as mentioned above) before I tried or bought any software.

Kindly share your experiences here so that we can identify the best clutter-less setup builder for VB6 applications.

Hack · May 16th, 2005, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlist

I wanted to know which software actually does what I require (as mentioned above) before I tried or bought any software.

Kindly share your experiences here so that we can identify the best clutter-less setup builder for VB6 applications.

That a look at this. It has a lot of nifty features; it will provide you with a professional looking installation; and its free.

agmorgan · May 16th, 2005, 07:44 AM

ISTool and ********** also make your life easier creating the Inno installation file
see the links on the 3rd party page
http://www.jrsoftware.org/is3rdparty.php

mlist · May 17th, 2005, 12:44 AM

thanks guys! that's exactly what I was looking for

These are the steps that I assume I will have to take:

1) create a setup.lst file through the "VB Project and Deployment wizard"
2) convert it into Inno Setup format thru "**********"
3) open that script thru ISTool and compile it

Is there something that I am missing?

dglienna · May 17th, 2005, 01:04 AM

Just open Inno Script, point it to your vbp file, set a few parameters, and create a script. Open the script with Inno Setup and create your executable.

mlist · May 17th, 2005, 02:37 AM

no need to open the script in ISTool in this case?

can you please give more details on: "set a few parameters"? I got a bit confused in "safe mode" when I tried it....

randem · May 17th, 2005, 04:40 AM

mlist,

Confused by what in Safe Mode???

mlist · May 19th, 2005, 06:11 AM

Safe mode removes system files from the setup?

randem · May 19th, 2005, 06:57 AM

Yes, that would be what SAFE Mode is for. UNSAFE mode would leave them in.

mlist · May 19th, 2005, 07:13 AM

what's the disadvantage of using the UNsafe mode? I didn't even think of using the unsafe mode bcos, well, bcos of it's name...it's not safe to use!

May 16th, 2005, 07:05 AM	#1
mlist New Member Join Date: May 05 Posts: 12	VB6 - Setup - CLUTTERED, looks messy! hello, The setup file created for a VB6 application looks too cluttered! Isn't there any way that: 1) users can download just one setup.exe file 2) on executing that file the "clutter" gets stored in the temp folder 3) the actual setup file from the temp folder automatically starts 4) on completion of installation process the temp files get deleted automatically Is there any software that can do this? Will InstallSheild do that? __________________ Always keep an extra credit card processing account as a backup, just in case. I use: 2checkout.com It's easy to open an account and the charges are reasonable, no need of any monthly activity and no monthly charges. Their new system is great and support is also good. Can also be used to accept undefined amounts, no need to keep adding new products in the setup.

May 16th, 2005, 07:06 AM	#2
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May 16th, 2005, 07:13 AM	#3
mlist New Member Join Date: May 05 Posts: 12	Re: VB6 - Setup - CLUTTERED, looks messy! I wanted to know which software actually does what I require (as mentioned above) before I tried or bought any software. Kindly share your experiences here so that we can identify the best clutter-less setup builder for VB6 applications. __________________ Always keep an extra credit card processing account as a backup, just in case. I use: 2checkout.com It's easy to open an account and the charges are reasonable, no need of any monthly activity and no monthly charges. Their new system is great and support is also good. Can also be used to accept undefined amounts, no need to keep adding new products in the setup.

May 16th, 2005, 07:44 AM	#5
agmorgan Frenzied Member Join Date: Dec 00 Location: Lurking Posts: 1,377	Re: VB6 - Setup - CLUTTERED, looks messy! ISTool and ********** also make your life easier creating the Inno installation file see the links on the 3rd party page http://www.jrsoftware.org/is3rdparty.php __________________ Help me with my PKR Hand History Tool AutoUpdater - ActiveX Control Format numbers to Significant Figures Delete Recent Projects from VB6 IDE Emulate Windows 95 Powertoys Regex in Excel

May 17th, 2005, 12:44 AM	#6
mlist New Member Join Date: May 05 Posts: 12	Re: VB6 - Setup - CLUTTERED, looks messy! thanks guys! that's exactly what I was looking for These are the steps that I assume I will have to take: 1) create a setup.lst file through the "VB Project and Deployment wizard" 2) convert it into Inno Setup format thru "********" 3) open that script thru ISTool and compile it Is there something that I am missing? __________________ Always keep an extra credit card processing account as a backup, just in case. I use: 2checkout.com** It's easy to open an account and the charges are reasonable, no need of any monthly activity and no monthly charges. Their new system is great and support is also good. Can also be used to accept undefined amounts, no need to keep adding new products in the setup.

May 17th, 2005, 01:04 AM	#7
dglienna Banned Join Date: Jun 04 Location: Center of it all Posts: 17,901	Re: VB6 - Setup - CLUTTERED, looks messy! Just open Inno Script, point it to your vbp file, set a few parameters, and create a script. Open the script with Inno Setup and create your executable.

May 17th, 2005, 02:37 AM	#8
mlist New Member Join Date: May 05 Posts: 12	Re: VB6 - Setup - CLUTTERED, looks messy! no need to open the script in ISTool in this case? can you please give more details on: "set a few parameters"? I got a bit confused in "safe mode" when I tried it.... __________________ Always keep an extra credit card processing account as a backup, just in case. I use: 2checkout.com It's easy to open an account and the charges are reasonable, no need of any monthly activity and no monthly charges. Their new system is great and support is also good. Can also be used to accept undefined amounts, no need to keep adding new products in the setup.

May 17th, 2005, 04:40 AM	#9
randem Banned Join Date: Oct 02 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 11,385	Re: VB6 - Setup - CLUTTERED, looks messy! mlist, Confused by what in Safe Mode???

May 19th, 2005, 06:11 AM	#10
mlist New Member Join Date: May 05 Posts: 12	Re: VB6 - Setup - CLUTTERED, looks messy! Safe mode removes system files from the setup? __________________ Always keep an extra credit card processing account as a backup, just in case. I use: 2checkout.com It's easy to open an account and the charges are reasonable, no need of any monthly activity and no monthly charges. Their new system is great and support is also good. Can also be used to accept undefined amounts, no need to keep adding new products in the setup.

May 19th, 2005, 06:57 AM	#11
randem Banned Join Date: Oct 02 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 11,385	Re: VB6 - Setup - CLUTTERED, looks messy! Yes, that would be what SAFE Mode is for. UNSAFE mode would leave them in.

May 19th, 2005, 07:13 AM	#12
mlist New Member Join Date: May 05 Posts: 12	Re: VB6 - Setup - CLUTTERED, looks messy! what's the disadvantage of using the UNsafe mode? I didn't even think of using the unsafe mode bcos, well, bcos of it's name...it's not safe to use! __________________ Always keep an extra credit card processing account as a backup, just in case. I use: 2checkout.com It's easy to open an account and the charges are reasonable, no need of any monthly activity and no monthly charges. Their new system is great and support is also good. Can also be used to accept undefined amounts, no need to keep adding new products in the setup.

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