VB6 - Setup - CLUTTERED, looks messy!

[mlist]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

mlist,

Confused by what in Safe Mode???

[mlist]

Safe mode removes system files from the setup?

[randem]

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

[mlist]

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!