Create a self-executing package?

[Professor Frink]

Is there a tool that I can use to create a one-click self-executing package? The problem is that our office uses a program from Lexis-Nexis that does NOT support silent installations -- I've tried everything, and it can't be done. It also doesn't support the creation of an .iss file.

I've tried using SMS installer to run the installation and create a package, but I can't get that to work right. I guess it requires a lot of code "cleanup" that is over my head. Is there any other utility I can use?

[drmarvin]

Several programs may help you. I believe if you can figure out AutoIT, of VB Script, both can be used to automate and install. Give it a shot.

[lordflyingpoo]

also you might want to try InstallRite.

i use it to repack a lot of apps.

[medhunter]

also you might want to try InstallRite.

i use it to repack a lot of apps.

me too

I used it for a punch of progies ; the latest is winoncd 5.3 power edition

[Professor Frink]

I tried installrite, and it actually works very well. But I'm still aving a problem, and I think I figured out why -- the installation involves over 2000 registry additions/changes, and over 1000 of them are in HKCU. I think that's why the program fails when I log on as a different user.

Oh well, thanks anyway.

[Denney]

Your best bet would be to try AutoIT... I use it for a ton of programs that don't support silent switches. Takes a little bit to get used to though.

[Professor Frink]

I tried Autoit, but I couldn't understand what I was doing. I suppose I could give it another go...