SCPrompt contains a builder that can package scprompt using several different methods:
- 7zip
- IExpress
- NSIS
Each has advantages and disavantages, let me explain them:
- 7Zip
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- + good compression
- + creates a great self extracting ZIP archive
- - requires administrator group to extract in Windows 7
- - requires installer include files to be in the builder directory before packaging can commence
- - doesn't allow easy replacement of icon
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- IExpress
- + standard with windows (from XP)
- - has limitations as to what the user see and doesn't see, and essentually shows an installer style screen when run (so not seen as a "Portable" solution)
- - doesn't allow easy replacement of icon
- NSIS
- + allows for shortcut creation and removal
- + allows for application files to stay in place during reboots
- + allows easy replacement of icon
- - requires installer include files to be in the builder directory before packaging can commence
- - modification (if required) is rather complex
NSIS packaging will be the recomended method of packaging for future versions of SCPrompt, as it handles much of the problems with 7zip better than any other solution, but the three methods will still be available to use for those that want them.
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