ThunderSetup is a powerful script-based installation tool with a redistributable WebUpdate utility.
Features:
-handles shared files, COM servers/OCX files/type libraries, in-use files and font files
-installation of external files (uncompressed files outside the setup package)
-differential patch mode which only saves the differences between two file versions (creation of update packages)
-creates Registry entries and INI entries
-creates shortcut icons anywhere on the computer (not only in the start menu)
-detailed target system choice for files, Registry entries, INI entries, Icons, extensions and the complete setup
-multiple installation types and custom setup
-supports DLL extensions and ShellExecute (opening files with the associated program or executing applications) extensions
-serial number validation using a DLL
-automatic uninstaller, support of multiple uninstallers for one program
-modern Windows Installer-like installation/uninstallation wizard that supports Windows XP themes
-all dialogs are completely script-based; dialogs can be edited and created with the visual Dialog Designer
-integrated scripting language with over 90 specialized and general commands
file installation, setup start and termination can also be controlled by scripts
-installer supports two silent install modes
-multilingual support and easy-to-use Language Editor
-large set of path variables and control variables; variables can be changed and added with script commands and extension DLLs
-very good BZIP2 compression
-disk-spanning setups and single-file self-extracting setups
-encryption/password protection of setup packages
-integrated redistributable web updating utility via HTTP or FTP
-WebUpdate Distribution Manager for easy upload of WebUpdate packages
-easy-to-use IDE
-useful functions like automatic creation of autorun.inf, file dependency check and Registry import
-context-sensitive help and email support |
