Separate install from files

losernoob · 23rd October 2008, 09:54

I've checked where I can, but I probably haven't done enough. It's late here, and I'm pretty tired. I don't have a lot of time to do this, so I thought I'd better put up my question as sson as possible. Again, I'm sorry if this has already been answered.

I am making an extremely simple CD-based installer. I want my files to remain separate from my installer, as installation is more a convenience than a necessity.

Specifically, I want to do the following:
[list=1][*]Open a dialog box that gives the user the ability to either continue with the install, or cancel the process.[*]Copy all files (including folders) from the CD to a directory on the HD.[*]Create a special folder made of specially crafted shortcuts on the desktop.*[/list=1]

So is this possible (and fairly simple coding) for this language, or do I need to look for a more all-purpose solution?

* In case you wanted to know, I have to run the installed programs through DOSBox. I am making a CD of a friend's DOS programs so they can easily be installed on Windows, as he knows next to nothing about computers. (He didn't even know the programs were DOS programs...)

Comperio · 23rd October 2008, 14:59

All should be pretty much "out of the box"

1. Use a message box in the .onInit function
2. Use CopyFiles
3. use CreateShortcut (with maybe CreateDirectory)

Even the most basic install should do what you want. The best way to learn is just jump in an start playing!

(Have a look at some of the samples with NSIS and the help files to get you started.)

23rd October 2008, 09:54	#1
losernoob Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1	Separate install from files I've checked where I can, but I probably haven't done enough. It's late here, and I'm pretty tired. I don't have a lot of time to do this, so I thought I'd better put up my question as sson as possible. Again, I'm sorry if this has already been answered. I am making an extremely simple CD-based installer. I want my files to remain separate from my installer, as installation is more a convenience than a necessity. Specifically, I want to do the following: [list=1][]Open a dialog box that gives the user the ability to either continue with the install, or cancel the process.[]Copy all files (including folders) from the CD to a directory on the HD.[]Create a special folder made of specially crafted shortcuts on the desktop.[/list=1] So is this possible (and fairly simple coding) for this language, or do I need to look for a more all-purpose solution? * In case you wanted to know, I have to run the installed programs through DOSBox. I am making a CD of a friend's DOS programs so they can easily be installed on Windows, as he knows next to nothing about computers. (He didn't even know the programs were DOS programs...)

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23rd October 2008, 14:59	#2
Comperio Major Dude Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 737	All should be pretty much "out of the box" 1. Use a message box in the .onInit function 2. Use CopyFiles 3. use CreateShortcut (with maybe CreateDirectory) Even the most basic install should do what you want. The best way to learn is just jump in an start playing! (Have a look at some of the samples with NSIS and the help files to get you started.)