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What are the best software packaging tools for Windows?

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Best software packaging tools for Windows	Price	Platforms	Last Updated
-- InnoSetup	Free	-	Feb 12, 2019
-- MSI Generator	-	-	Apr 19, 2015
-- AdminStudio	-	Windows, Mac, Mobile	Apr 19, 2015
-- NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System)	-	Windows	Jan 9, 2017
-- WiX Toolset	-	-	Jan 9, 2017

InnoSetup

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Well supported

Frequent updates to keep up with the latest OS features, fix bugs. Also has attracted a good deal of 3rd party support (extensions, environments etc). Good community resources for tackling problems. See More

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Pascal scripting

For programmers used to C and C#, the Pascal scripting syntax is something that takes a while to get used to. See More

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Inno Setup rivals other commercial installers in features and power. Using the wizard it is easy to create a simple installer, but for more complex installers the Pascal scripting engine can be used. See More

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Easy to extend, add custom behavior

Can easily script own functions to run at various stages of the install / uninstall process. See More

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Well written documentation

Well indexed and accurate Help file included with the scripting environment. See More

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32 bit / 64 bit support

Covers both 32bit and 64bit software See More

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Does not use Windows Installer MSI files

Uses a dependable, proven non-MSI approach to installation and uninstallation. See More

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MSI Generator

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AdminStudio

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Platforms:Windows, Mac, Mobile

NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System)

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