Deploying any kind of software application is one of the most complex tasks you face as a developer. It's difficult to prepare an application correctly for installation on every possible system configuration and provide deployment options. SetupBuilder 6 attempts to help you do it all.

As rapid application development (RAD) tools have become commonplace, simplifying the development process and reducing project life cycles, the ability to create smooth, efficient applications in less time often means needing to deploy them just as quickly. SetupBuilder 6 is a Rapid Setup Development and Configuration Management tool for Windows 2008/Vista/2003/XP/2000/NT4 and Me/98/95.

If you distribute software to others - within a department, company, or to the public - ensuring that your users can install the software smoothly should be a major concern. SetupBuilder can help ease your mind.

Unlike the monolithic installation technologies available today, SetupBuilder 6 has been designed from the ground up to deliver a perfect fusion of installation authoring, web deployment, configuration management, and scripting technologies. When MSI is simply not enough...use SetupBuilder 6!

In addition to all functions found in SetupBuilder 6 Professional, the Developer Edition flagship provides advanced features such as Web Installation and Web Update (live update) for creating dynamic Internet-based installations (powered by iDeploy), Windows x64 (64-bit) support, .NET support, Integrated Visual Debugger, multi-language support, customizable Uninstaller, MultiVersion file updater (multi-version patch), Delayed File Install support, Windows Services support, Serial Number Generator, built-in support for Authenticode Digital Signatures, HTTP Post and File Downloading functions, AutoUpdate Generator, Online Registration, Serial Number Generator, Dynamic Scanning, Zip and Unzipping, MapDrive and NetShare functions.

Key Benefits

* Support for Windows 7SetupBuilder comes with support for Microsoft Windows 7
* Support for VistaSetupBuilder comes with support for Microsoft Windows Vista
* Support for Windows Server 2008SetupBuilder comes with support for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 (previously known as "Longhorn")
* Support for 64-bit WindowsBuild installations for both pure 64-bit applications and hybrid applications that mix 32-bit and 64-bit code
* Windows Server 2003 SupportConditionally install your application if the target system is running Windows Server 2003
* Powerful Scripting FacilityWith over 400 predefined setup-related functions, the point-and-click SetupScript language gives you flexibility in any part of the installation, including user dialog sequence, file transfer, error handling, reboot, and even uninstallation
* API CallingAPI Calling gives you the ability to call Windows API from your installation script without writing C code
* Microsoft .NET SupportRegister .NET Assembly in the Global Assembly Cache (GAC), COM Interop Registration .NET Assemblies, and Create Native Image for .NET Assemblies
* Authenticode™ Technology SupportAutomatically sign application files, installation packages and the uninstall application with Microsoft Authenticode Digital IDs. Recent operating system updates to Windows XP (Service Pack 2) and the new Windows Vista make it vital to use digital signatures in your application files and installation packages. This does not only complying with the latest security requirements, but also giving your users confidence in your product
* Internet-based InstallationsCreate Web Installations to minimize bandwidth requirements by downloading only the files needed for the installation
* Automated Web UpdatesWeb Update ensures that your clients are always working with the latest version of your software. It lets you specify settings for periodic updates over the Internet. This client application periodically checks the web for updates, then downloads and installs the newer files
* setupPROTECTGenerate Serial Numbers and Subscription Keys to protect your installations. This technology is well suited for software subscription services in which the end-users subscribe, for instance on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, etc. basis
* Delta Updates (Binary Patching)Create industry-standard (multi-version) byte-level patch installations to distribute repairs and updates
* Release ManagementSupport for efficient project release management. Create multiple versions of an application from a single project
* International Language SupportSetupBuilder offers unsurpassed support for multilingual installations right out of the box. One installation can handle up to 29 "runtime" languages
* Maintenance and Support Subscription IncludedThe initial purchase of your new SetupBuilder license includes a Gold or Silver Maintenance and Support Subscription Plan under which you are eligible for support, upgrades and updates. It also comes with a free Annual Lindersoft Community Premium Membership that allows you to purchase selected 3rd party products at a discounted price. You can purchase Comodo code signing certificates for as little as $66 per year (on a three year term)