How to Make an Installation File

Last Updated: March 4, 2024

If you have an .exe file (or really any file) you've made or not, and you want to make an installation to it. The process is easy and quick, just the tutorial is very detailed. This works on Windows Only.

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The run app can also be found by typing into search, "Run".
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If you have a .SED file, pick "Open existing SED", but since this is probably your first time with this, pick the top option, then "Next".

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On the 2nd menu, you need to pick what will happen after the installation process has finished.
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This will be the file name for the installation, but it will also be displayed on the Title Bar (the bar above the program). Click on "Next".
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Now pick the prompt. This asks the user if it's sure if it wants to install the program.
- If you want that feature, pick the last option, what will it ask, and click on "Next".
  
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- If you don't want that feature, and the installation starts right away, pick the first option, and click on "Next".
  
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Now pick if you want the user to agree to a license. This must be a .txt file.
- If you don't want a license, pick the first option and click on "Next".
  
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- If you do want to add a license, pick the second option, pick a .txt file and click on "Next".
  
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Click "Add" to add a file. If you want to erase a file you've uploaded, click it to highlight it and click on "Remove". After you've finished, click on "Next".
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Now pick the size of the installation window. This is all up to you and your preferences.
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Messages that pop up after the installation ended, like "Thanks!", "Installation Completed, You may exit" or even "Visit my website!".
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This is where the final product will be saved at your computer, to send it to others or to upload. Click next, and go through the finishing notes.
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It loads the files to the installation and creates the wizard.
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Click Finish once the CMD window has closed. The wizard will close, and you'll find your installation file in the directory you specified.

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I got the message "Error opening MakeCAB Directive File". What could be wrong?

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You have to run IExpress as Administrator. Press the Windows key, then type IExpress. After that, right click on IExpress and select "Run as Administrator."

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If you are using this method to install software YOU produced, it's a good idea to have a license to avoid others copying it. You can create one in Notepad, and then insert it when prompted in the wizard.

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Installation file might not work or crash on old computers.

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This method does not work on Mac and Linux.

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Do not put too many files to install, or a very large file (such as a 1GB game). The installation wizard might crash, as well as the installation itself.

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