Choices for easy-to-use installers for newbies (registry access a must)

[chasetoys]

Hey folks I need to create an installer for my application. I have some requirements: * It must be super simple for a C++/newbie to use. * It must be able to install a few registry keys in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE hive. * It must be able to easily install files to the Program Files/AppName directory as well as the Windows directory * It must be able to have the option of running the newly installed applicastion upon installation. * It must be able to allow uninstallations from the control panel->Add/Remove programs dialog * Upon uninstallation it must check that the application is not currently running, or if it is, shut it down to continue the uninstallation process. * Upon uninstallation it must be able to uninstall all registry keys it created. * Hopefully it's free or very low cost. Anybody have some good options for this? Thanks!

[Atom]

Dacris Acti Setup is a good alternative to Install Shield and Wise, It only costs $249 and does everything you need plus a lot more.

[DaTxomin]

You are talking about NSIS, no doubt about it. Among the best and free. http://nsis.sourceforge.net/Main_Page[^] Hope it helps.

[Ryan Binns]

Innosetup is another really good free installer.

Ryan

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