create msi setup file using NSIS?

jessie87January 22, 2008 at 4:03 AM#

create msi setup file using NSIS?

Hello, everyone.
I was trying to create an installer using NSIS
and it works great. However, I was wondering
if it's possible to create MSI type of setup file
using NSIS or is there a method to do it?

Thank you and have a great day 🙂

Red WineJanuary 22, 2008 at 4:14 AM#

Currently, nope.

onadFebruary 6, 2008 at 1:20 PM#

There is, by embedding your installer in an MSI package as a "Custom Action"... it can be done, but I warn you beforehand I know, since I did this, it is a steeeep learning curve.

You can op to use the "MAKEMSI" script tool from

MAKEMSI - Make MSI based installation files. Can automatically build new or update existing MSI files or other Windows Installer databases file types. Has guid generator plus many other tools.

http://dennisbareis.com/makemsi.htm

MAKEMSI - Automates Windows Installer Database (MSI, MSM et) Creation manipulation

Very good....

...but if you can, stick to NSIS: your installer will be so much more flexible!