How to create a 'setup' installation CD for a simple win32 C app.

[glyfyx]

I've written a simple standalone win32 exe in plain C that I'd like to ship to friends on an install/setup CD. I'm using VS 2003 Academic and can't find a clear explanation how to go about creating a simple setup. I recall how easy it was with VB5 Enterprise, and was expecting the VS 2003 procedure to be at least as easy - but not to be. There must be an understandable way to create a simple setup for a simple win32 exe - understandable to me, that is. All help appreciated! glyfyx

[Hamid Taebi]

See Writing A Good Setup For Your Applications[^] and Easy Installer[^].

[Nuri Ismail]

You can use Inno Setup: http://www.innosetup.com/isinfo.php[^]. It's a free installer for Windows programs with nice feature set and good stability.

[Michael Schubert]

I second InnoSetup, very easy to use and all the features you could wish for. And it's free!

[glyfyx]

Thanks everyone for a great solution - InnoSetup is excellent, and sooo easy to use. I got it to work first pass !! Thanks again glyfyx

[Michael Schubert]

Forgot to mention - You should also give ISTool (link on the Innosetup site) a try, it's a great gui configuration utility for your InnoSetup scripts.