This guide shows you how to create an installation file with which you can install an executable file, ie with the extension “.exe” (or any other file), of your own creation or of third parties. The process is very quick and easy and this tutorial is very detailed. This procedure is for a Windows system.
Steps
Step 1. Access the "Run" function of the Start menu, then type the iexpress.exe command in the Open field
Step 2. Wait for the window for the wizard to create an installation file to open
If you have a file with the. SED file extension, select the "Open existing SED" option, but as this is probably your first time doing this procedure, select the default option and press the "Next" button.
Step 3. On the second page of the wizard, you will need to select the action to perform when the end user has finished selecting installation options
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If you want the file to be extracted to the folder created by the installation procedure, select the first option, then press the "Next" button.
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If you just want to install the file, select the middle option, then hit the "Next" button.
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DO NOT select the last option present. This is the creation of a CAB file, not an installation file.
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Step 4. Give your installation procedure a title
This is the name that will be assigned to your installation file, also visible in the title bar of the installation window. When finished, press the "Next" button.
Step 5. Request user interaction
In this way he will be asked to confirm his will to proceed with the installation of the program in question.
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If you want to enable this feature, select the second option, type the question text and press the "Next" button.
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If you don't want to use this feature, select the first option and press the "Next" button.
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Step 6. Choose whether you want the user to sign a license agreement for your content
The file containing the terms of the contract must necessarily be a.txt text file.
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If there is no need for a license, select the first option and press the "Next" button.
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If you want to attach a license agreement for your content, choose the second option and select the relevant text file. When finished, press the "Next" button.
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Step 7. Now choose the files you want to install
Press the "Add" button to add the files. If for any reason you want to delete one or more files added to the project, select them and press the "Remove" button. When you have finished making your selection, press the "Next" button.
Step 8. Now choose how the installation process window should appear
Make your choice according to your preferences.
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If you want the installation window to be similar to the size of an error message window, select the first option and press the "Next" button.
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If you want the installation window to appear in the background of all currently displayed windows, select the second option and press the "Next" button.
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If you want the installation window size to be small, select the third option and press the "Next" button.
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If you want the size of the installation window to be extended to the whole screen, select the last option and press the "Next" button.
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Step 9. Now create the final message that will be displayed when the installation is complete
This is a warning message, such as "Thank you!", "Installation completed, you can close this window" or "Visit my website!".
Step 10. Select the folder where you want to save the installation file generated by the procedure
This is the folder on your computer where the installation executable will actually be generated. When finished, press the button.
Step 11. A Command Prompt window will appear
Don't close it! This is the actual process of creating the installation file.
Step 12. Click on "Done" once the "CMD" window has closed
The wizard will finish and you will find your installation file in the directory you specified.
Warnings
- Running an installation file may not work or cause a total system freeze on older computers, Mac and / or Linux.
- Don't overdo the number of files to install or their size (for example, a 1GB file). The installation wizard program may fail, as well as the entire installation process.
