Repacking APPS

[KaktoR]

Well, what "features" do you need for a inno script for repacking apps?

[bundy-al]

Originally Posted by KaktoR

Well, what "features" do you need for a inno script for repacking apps?

I was hoping for a program like this on the fileforums.com forum from user Suryam.
SICT(Simple Inno Creator Tool) It is A Tool Where You Can Create Your Own Repack With No Coding Just Compress And Compile And Then Done !

I am looking for a program or something to repack an app in an easy way.
I've done VLC media player now.
But I am also looking for .iss scripts of apps e.g. Winrar, Foxitreader etc. (just change it to the latest version and done).

Oops you are the creator of the app Custom Installer Ultimate v3.

Do you have something like this for making apps ?

[Ele]

Originally Posted by bundy-al

I was hoping for a program like this on the fileforums.com forum from user Suryam.
SICT(Simple Inno Creator Tool) It is A Tool Where You Can Create Your Own Repack With No Coding Just Compress And Compile And Then Done !

I am looking for a program or something to repack an app in an easy way.
I've done VLC media player now.
But I am also looking for .iss scripts of apps e.g. Winrar, Foxitreader etc. (just change it to the latest version and done).

Do you have anything maybe ?

You cannot just repack "VLC media player" without coding. This is because if you want a full-featured repackaging, you will need to create some registry files and register some DLL files.

[bundy-al]

Originally Posted by Ele

You cannot just repack "VLC media player" without coding. This is because if you want a full-featured repackaging, you will need to create some registry files and register some DLL files.

create some registry files and register some DLL files.

Yes but I don't know how or if I should do that yet.
Should I do that with 1 of these apps ?
Reg From App
RegShot
RegistryChangesView v1.27
And then add that in Inno ?

[KaktoR]

Originally Posted by bundy-al

create some registry files and register some DLL files.

Yes but I don't know how or if I should do that yet.
Should I do that with 1 of these apps ?
Reg From App
RegShot
RegistryChangesView v1.27
And then add that in Inno ?

First of all, in this particullar case, you should know what types of registry VCL registers when installing, and of course what DLL files the VCL installer register on windows OS (most likely some codecs for audio/video playback).

[KaktoR]

Originally Posted by bundy-al

I was hoping for a program like this on the fileforums.com forum from user Suryam.
SICT(Simple Inno Creator Tool) It is A Tool Where You Can Create Your Own Repack With No Coding Just Compress And Compile And Then Done !

I am looking for a program or something to repack an app in an easy way.
I've done VLC media player now.
But I am also looking for .iss scripts of apps e.g. Winrar, Foxitreader etc. (just change it to the latest version and done).

Oops you are the creator of the app Custom Installer Ultimate v3.

Do you have something like this for making apps ?

Well, in nature Inno Setup was build especially for this stuff - prepare software installers (to be fair, "software" also include games).

If you want to repack your software (apps), you just need just a few sections actually.

[Setup], [Files], [Registry]

I suggest to read the IS help about this sections, their layout and parameters to use to register your app (via registry and/or dll for example).

[bundy-al]

Originally Posted by KaktoR

Well, in nature Inno Setup was build especially for this stuff - prepare software installers (to be fair, "software" also include games).

If you want to repack your software (apps), you just need just a few sections actually.

[Setup], [Files], [Registry]

I suggest to read the IS help about this sections, their layout and parameters to use to register your app (via registry and/or dll for example).

Ok thanks.
That's why I asked for a program that might make it easy.

But then how can I know what all the app writes to in the registry ?
without using an app.

[Ele]

Originally Posted by bundy-al

Ok thanks.
That's why I asked for a program that might make it easy.

But then how can I know what all the app writes to in the registry ?
without using an app.

Like I said before, to find out which registry are created, install your app through "Advanced Installer repackaging", it will take a snapshot instantly. Then you can figure out everything.

[bundy-al]

Originally Posted by Ele

Like I said before, to find out which registry are created, install your app through "Advanced Installer repackaging", it will take a snapshot instantly. Then you can figure out everything.

Ele you surely meant this app anyway to repack.
From this site advancedinstaller.com

[Ele]

Originally Posted by bundy-al

Ele you surely meant this app anyway to repack.
From this site advancedinstaller.com

This isn't the thread to discuss. Because this thread is about CIU. It's better that you create a new thread for discussion if you want.


but anyway, i also repackage the VLC Media Player using Advanced installer.

Screenshots:

[Ele]

Originally Posted by KaktoR

Well, what "features" do you need for a inno script for repacking apps?

I think the usual stuff. like,

• Creating some new registry for the relevant software.
• Registering DLL files.

etc.