One Install file for VB6 app 1

[dpdoug]

I have a VB6 program I want users to download from a website to install on their local machine. I'd like them to be able to install it directly from the web page with ONE executable when they click on the link 'Click Here' -- instead of having to download a zip file, unzip it, then execute the setup file from their hard drive.

Does anybody know how that is done?

dpdoug

 

[StuH]

Go here:

http://sfxmaker.cjb.net

It takes any Zip file and makes a self-extractor out of it. You can automatically unzip to a temp folder, run setup.exe or whatever, then delete the temp files when finished. And it's free. Bargain.

Stu.

 

[ZOR]

Don't think its there for download anymore? Regards

 

[azrobert]

I downloaded it last nite from that site, works well

 

[dpdoug]

Thanks StuH!!

This was exactly what I needed. I guess being free though, it has to come with the developer's ad... But other than that it's pretty cool.

dpdoug

 

[azrobert]

I think WInZip can do about the same thing, Haven't played with it enough to find out yet.

Robert

 

[ZOR]

Your right, its back now. 10mins ago it was not there to download, a message saying no downloads available. Maybe the site was momentarily full. Thanksm will try it.

 

[StuH]

WinZip will do the same thing, but you cannot distribute self-extracting zips unless you pay for the licence. And it still says WinZip all over it.

The SFXMaker is nothing short of brilliant for the price!

Just make sure you check "Hide Bible Verses"

Stu.

 

[dpdoug]

I left Hide the bible verses unchecked and when I tested it they didn't show. Maybe this is a little glitch.

dpdoug