Logan, Thanks for the tip.
You can also use 7-zip. It does that for free. It even has a special SFx for windows installation and you can configure the dialogs messages (if needed). But doesn't provide options for configuring icons and such. -----Original Message----- From: chaiguy1337 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 7:05 PM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Found the perfect self-extracting executable maker WinRAR! I've been using WinRAR for years as my main compressed archive viewer, but only just recently discovered it has support for creating self-extracting archives (SFX it calls them) as well! Not only that but it's by far the best out of all of the ones I've tried. Namely, it does everything I want, including: -silent execution (no dialogs) -ability to execute a file after extraction -ability to extract to the temp directory and clean up when done -customizable icon, and customizable dialogs if you do want them shown -choose whether the final exe requests elevation (specifically I wanted the ability to NOT request elevation, since most tools I used did this and I don't like it) ...and tons more. It has seven tabs of customization options for SFX's alone. All for a single-dev license of $29. I highly recommend it. The fee is well worth the self-extraction capabilities alone. Disclaimer: I don't work for, nor am I affiliated in any way with the WinRAR guys--I'm just so delighted I found it that I wanted to spread the word. Cheers, Logan ----- A. Logan Murray http://pihole.org/ -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Found-the-perfect-self-extracting-executable-maker-tp13 60679p1360679.html Sent from the wix-users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
