Excelsior Installer User’s Guide
Table Of Contents
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Overview
Features
Windows Explorer Integration
Automatic Update Check
System requirements
What is new in 2.2
Packager
Starting Packager
Creating a new installation
Creating an update
Packager Overview
Package Files Panel
Working with Projects
Creating a new project
Opening a project
Saving a project
Saving a project under a different name
Exporting a project
Relocation of projects
Batch mode
Step 1: Adding files to package
Adding files using filechooser
Filtering hidden files
Adding files using the Difference Tracker
Temporary installation folder
Step 2: Specifying Installation Settings
Vendor information
Main installation folder
Specifying a default installation fodler
Shortcuts
Adding a shortcut
Duplicating shortcuts
Shortcut’s icon
Working directory and arguments of shortcut’s target
Install facilities
Installation type
Registry keys
Verifying installation package integrity
Fixing the installation folder
Installation settings for updates
Step 3: Configuring Installer Appearance
Installation language
License agreement
Splash screen
Post-install actions
Adding a post-install action
Reordering of post-install actions
Installer appearance
Step 4: Creating The Installation Package
Two clicks package creation
Deployment technology
Installer
Uninstaller
Error Levels
Callback DLLs
Support 64-bit editions of Windows
Third-party installer integration
NSIS integration