How to find out which installer an application uses to install the application ie. InstallShield?
Hello,
I'm just starting out in package building for Windows. I have a couple of apps that use InstallShield for the installer and I can create a .iss file for silent installs or for customizing the installs. I was wondering how to find the installers that other applications use by just having the executable. I don't really want to use a third party tool to repackage right now. I want to be able to script most of the install. I would like to be able to install and uninstall.
Just looking for guidance or a good starting point?
Thank you,
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Answers (4)
There maybe better ways but I use Universal Extractor. Even if it can't extract the files it will ID the program used to create the executable. Then I search for silent install parameters, etc.
I use EXE to MSI converter free, it ID's the installer type, and gives you the parameters as well!
http://download.cnet.com/Exe-to-Msi-Converter-Free/3000-2216_4-10969236.html
"I want to be able to script most of the install"
Translation: "I'm happy to allow the possibility of vendors completely screwing up my estate's build."
You'd better be sure you know *EXACTLY* what the install is going to do to *every* flavour of workstation you have out there. My rule is, unless the EXE is just a container for an MSI, always re-package. *NO* exceptions!
If you are using WPS you can use wise script to do this and create msi.
