Setup Factory for Windows Installer
Don't put up with the hassles, excuses and outsourced technical support that you get with your current installation toolkit. Join the thousands of developers who have made the switch to Setup Factory. Our fresh approach to Windows installers is exactly what you've been looking for. Setup Factory for Windows Installer makes the task of creating professional installers faster, easier and hassle-free.
Create 100% pure Microsoft Windows Installer (.MSI) format software installers.
Intelligent development environment makes installer creation faster, easier and more reliable than ever before.
Next generation Windows Installer XML (WiX) compiler technology for the ultimate in flexibility and control.
Unique fully scriptable .EXE bootstrap wrapper with LZMA compression and 200+ actions including HTTP downloads.
What makes Setup Factory different is the unique file-centered design view. You aren't forced to deal with the complexity of MSI database tables, sequences and components (unless you want to - Setup Factory is as flexible as you need it to be). Most developers simply drop in their application files, customize a few dialog boxes using the visual dialog editor and then click on "build". No kidding.
Setup Factory for Windows Installer is the result of over 15 years of experience in creating software installation tools. You can rely on Indigo Rose to provide reliable tools, top quality documentation and superior technical support.
Setup Factory includes all the advanced installer capabilities you want, plus the next generation power of WiX, an intelligent development environment, a revolutionary fully scriptable .EXE bootstrap wrapper and access to world class technical support. Don't settle for second best when Setup Factory for Windows Installer is the clear choice.
The first and only visual setup builder to fully leverage Windows Installer XML (WiX) compiler technology. Microsoft uses WiX internally for creating installers for Office, SQL Server, BizTalk, Instant Messenger and more.
Setup Factory's visual IDE focuses you on the files you want to distribute, rather than on abstract concepts like components and GUIDs.
Generates 100% pure MSI format installation packages with optional fully scriptable .EXE bootstrap wrapper.
Make a single installer that works on any version of Windows from 95 to Vista.
Our products are used by over 20,000 software developers to reach millions of desktops around the world.
Creating a professional software installer doesn't have to be a chore. With Setup Factory for Windows Installer you simply drag and drop your files onto the project window and click on the build button. It's really that simple. On the other hand, Setup Factory for Windows Installer also gives you access to all the advanced MSI features you could want. Things like components, GUIDs, features and more. It's the best of both worlds, and it's all included with Setup Factory for Windows Installer.
Creates 100% pure Windows Installer packages (.MSI) with optional fully scriptable single-file setup.exe bootstrap wrapper.
Make a single installer that is compatible with all Windows systems, including Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000, ME, 98 and even 95.
Easily add 3rd party merge modules (.MSM) and components.
LZMA data compression of the .EXE bootstrap wrapper ensures the smallest installers possible.
Generate Windows Installer XML (WiX) compatible source projects with integrated support for WiX fragments.
Visual dialog editor for quickly customizing the user interface.
Automatic bootstrap installation of the .NET and .MSI runtimes.
Extensive list of actions including: registry editing, shortcut icons, file operations, INI files, environment variables, custom VBScript/JScript, file permissions, installing and controlling services, XML editing, working with ODBC and much more.
Create installers that span multiple CD/DVD discs.
Authenticode signing ensures Internet download compatibility.
Walks you through the creation of a professional software installer complete with custom dialogs, maintenance mode and a full uninstaller.
Installers made with Setup Factory work on all Windows systems and are fully MSI compatible. With next generation WiX 3.0 compiler technology and support for MSI 4.0 at your disposal, you’re working with the latest and greatest.
A unique language selector is included in the visual dialog editor, making it easy to create multilingual user interfaces and modify translations at will.
Essential features for team and enterprise development include automated builds, preprocessor defines, pre/post build steps and integrated support for WiX fragments and extensions.
Compare it to other tools. Setup Factory is easier to use, gives you next generation technology, has superior technical support and is priced lower than competitive products.