Utility for creating installer packages on Windows to make an EXE file for setup on Windows.
Inno Setup Compiler is a freeware setup builder app and install tool developed by Jordan Russell for Windows, it's professional and advanced.
The download has been tested by an editor here on a PC and a list of features has been compiled; see below. We've also created some screenshots of Inno Setup Compiler to illustrate the user interface and show the overall usage and features of this setup building program.
Software package to create Windows installers as an EXE file
Inno Setup Compiler is a free installer creation package for Windows programs.
The Setup Compiler creates single EXE Setups by first creating the SETUP.EXE as usual, then concatenating the SETUP.0 and SETUP-1.BIN to the end of the SETUP.EXE, and finally modifying an internal data block in SETUP.EXE so it knows it's in "single EXE" form.
Features of Inno Setup Compiler
- Create Uninstallers: Create uninstallers for installed software.
- Customizable: Modify installers with built-in scripting.
- Deployment: Create MSI and App-V packages.
- Digital Signing: Sign installer with a digital certificate.
- Installation: Create small, fast and secure installers.
- Installer Analytics: Track usage and installation data.
- Installer Security: Protect installers with passwords.
- Installer Types: Create full, minimal, custom and repair installers.
- Multi-language: Create installers in several languages.
- Prerequisites: Check for prerequisites and install them.
- Updates: Provide automatic updates to installed software.
- User Interface: Create custom user interface for the installer.
- Visual Studio Integration: Easily integrate into Visual Studio projects.
Compatibility and License
Inno Setup Compiler is provided under a freeware license on Windows from software install managers with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 6.3.3 is the latest version last time we checked.
What version of Windows can Inno Setup Compiler run on?
Inno Setup Compiler can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It comes in both 32-bit and 64-bit downloads.
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