Powerful and easy to use Installation Authoring and Configuration ManagementDeploying 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 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 is a Rapid Setup Development and Configuration Management tool for Windows 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 5 can help ease your mind.

Unlike the monolithic installation technologies available today, SetupBuilder 5 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 5.

In addition to all functions found in SetupBuilder 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, Integrated Visual Debugger, multi-language support, MultiVersion file updater (multi-version patch), Delayed File Install support, customizable Uninstaller, Windows Services support, built-in support for Authenticode Digital Signatures, Serial Number Generator, HTTP Post and File Downloading functions, AutoUpdate Generator, Online Registration, Dynamic Scanning, Zip and Unzipping, built-in installation support for SoftVelocity's IP Data Server (IPDS), MapDrive and NetShare functions.

Here are some key features of "SetupBuilder":
· Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
SetupBuilder provides a task-based IDE. Even those who have never programmed an installation before can develop one in less than ten minutes. Context-sensitive help is embedded at every step.

· Visualizer
The intuitive interface, called Visualizer, is a wizard-based series of screens that walk the developer through the installation authoring process.

· Ready for Windows Vista
SetupBuilder gets you ready for Windows Vista. It provides support for important new Windows Vista security functionality and ensures that users are asked to authenticate themselves only once.

· Windows x64 Support
Build installations for both pure 64-bit applications and hybrid applications that mix 32-bit and 64-bit code.

· Windows Server 2003 Support
Conditionally install your application if the target system is running Windows Server 2003.

· Microsoft .NET Support
Add .NET Assembly into the Global Assembly Cache (GAC).

· .NET Compile on Install
Pre-compile your assemblies as soon as they are installed, ensuring fast load times the first time they are run.

· .NET COM Interop Registration
Automatically have your assemblies registered for COM Interoperability on the target system.

· International Language Support
SetupBuilder offers unsurpassed support for multilingual installations right out of the box. One installation can automatically handle up to 29 "runtime" languages.

· Powerful Scripting Facility
With 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.

· Ultra Compact and Fast Installer Engine
No matter how fast your Net connection is, bandwidth is a precious resource. SetupBuilder has always been the industry-leader in low-overhead, high-performance software installers and we are committed to staying leaps ahead of the competition.

· Internet-based Installations (Web Install)
SetupBuilder's Internet distribution technology, called iDeploy, allows you to very easily deploy and update your applications over the Internet. It offers complete control and flexibility for electronic software distribution and reduces your company's support costs.

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