Self installing / extracting archive quetion

imported_marky339

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Oct 18, 2004
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Hello,

Question up front:
What is the best way that i can compress a group of setup files into one file, then have everything install just by running that one downloadable file?

Background fo question:
Right now, I have files to install a VPN compressed in a self extracting archive. However, most of my end users do not know to go to the folder after it's done extracting, and then run the executable to install the actual VPN client.

What i've tried:
The first ( and easiest) solution i've tried is to make a .bat file that runs the self extracting archive, then runs the setup.exe file after it's done extracting.

Desired end result:
How can I make my own executable file that unzips all my files, then installs it all automatically?
 

KB

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Nov 8, 1999
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Are you using WINZIP to create the self-extracting archive? I believe WINZIP includes the option to run setup.exe after self-extraction. Your other choice would be to create a WIndows Installer MSI package using WISE MSI studio.