Bytessence InstallMaker (BIM for short) is a free setup file creator for the Windows (R) Platform. It is lightweight, easy to use and yet filled with rich features. You can use it to generate .exe files that will carry your files in a compressed form and also do various jobs to ensure a perfect installation of your product.
Features:
Spyware / Adware / Malware free
Free for personal or business use (donations appreciated)
Works on all major Windows(R) versions (from Windows 95 to Windows 7)
Generates both 32-bit and 64-bit native installers
Intuitive, multilingual interface
Scriptless design (save time and maximize efficiency)
Programs can be grouped in installable components
Small installer overhead
Powerful compression (ZIP and BLP/LZMA)
No temporary files are used by the installer unlike other similar products
Able to check for .NET framework, IE versions, CPU speed and RAM size
The installers can check for needed software
The installers can check for running programs, existing installations
Fully automated uninstaller, no configuration needed (it can also execute user-defined actions for additional uninstallation control)
Customizable user interface for the installer (images, colours, background window, executable icon)
Support for external executable packers (32/64 bit)
Free e-mail support
What´s New in version 5.31:
Fixed some strings in the English and German translations
Fixed the path tokenizer replacing variables too early for some tasks
Fixed registry variables not defaulting if the selected registry value has no data inside
Fixed a possible deadlock when setting env vars (SendMessage replaced by SendMessageTimeout)
Made other minor internal changes to the task removal procedures
FreewareFiles tested Bytessence InstallMaker 5.31 on 2011-12-28 using leading
antivirus scanners and found it 100% Clean. It does not contain any form
of malware, spyware, viruses, trojans, etc. We will re-test each updated
version and remove the award as well as the program if found infected.
User Reviews
"Impressive!"
Reviewer: -Calcatian
Review Date: 2008-07-24
Average Rating (19 Votes ) 4.89
Pros: None
Cons: None
Other Thoughts: Ok! I'll check the latest improvements. Seems finally there will be reason to leave the complex hassles of Inno without compromising features. My thanks to the developer.