i have had several ppl download and have errors with their download.. which works good for others. but my ? is whats the name of the program that u can download and it will download the client via ftp or website and install it for u?... something similar to what wow uses to download their client.. as i think that will help all of us with ppl downloading our clients.
There are realy many ways to do it... rsync, wget, ...
But also some setup maker have a feature to download installation files from a FTP or HTTP server...
CreateInstall, NSIS, InstallShield, ...
NSIS is also opensource and free so that is quite an advantage to it...
Requires you to learn their scripting code though but it isn't that hard
Edit: A quick search gave me this
I haven't used it but I saw a few sites linking to it...
Last edited by das7002; 13-12-10 at 11:10 PM.
well yes those are install wizards.. what i am talking about is a prgroam that links to a web server and downloads automatically then install it once its done. those just compress the files into a install.exe file
It truly is amazing how much people can't read...Originally Posted by norman1234
NSIS is a very very powerful scriptable install system, hell its name is Nullsoft Scriptable Install System, learn to use it properly and you'll be amazed at what you can do, and yes, you can use NSIS to download install parts from a server instead of giving out one giant .exe...
And if you want NSIS has an Eclipse plugin but I don't like Eclipse and love Netbeans so I can't say anything about that either...
lmao i can read and on that site theres nothing about downloading and installing.. only thing it has similar is download and install net framework. and i have read everything on that website (glanced over it)
It really is amazing how lazy and stupid people are...
its amazing how someone can ask a ? and a jerk always answers being completly rude... dont ya moma tell ya if u dont have anything nice to say then dont say anything... and its amazing how many cant read cuz READ THIS
Features
From NSIS Wiki
NSIS can create Windows installers that are capable of installing, uninstalling, setting system settings, extracting files, etc. Because NSIS is based on script files, you can create both simple and advanced installers.
Small overhead size
NSIS is created to be small, fast and efficient. While other installers often add hundreds of kilobytes or several megabytes to your installer data, a full-featured NSIS installer has an overhead of only 34 KB.
Compatible with all major Windows versions
You can create a single installer that is compatible with Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Sever 2008 and Windows 7.
Unique compression methods
You can choose between three different integrated compression methods (ZLib, BZip2, LZMA). The new LZMA compression gives better results than any other common compression method. You don't have to use large self-extracting archive modules or other applications. The compression support is included in the 34 KB overhead.
Script based
Unlike other systems that can only generate installers based on a list of files and registry keys, NSIS has a powerful scripting language. This script language is designed for installers and has commands that help you to perform many installation tasks. You can easily add custom logic and handle different upgrades, version checks and more.
For standard installers or as a starting point for more complex ones, you can use one of the available script generation tools.
Multiple languages in one installer
One installer can support multiple interface languages. More than 40 translations are already included, but you can also create your own language files. RTL (right-to-left) languages such as Arabic and Hebrew are fully supported.
Many features and checks for the target system
The script language provides commands you can use on the target system, from simple features like folder creation and registry editing to text/binary file modification, modification of environment variables and system reboots. Using provided plug-ins, you can even use Windows API.
Custom dialogs and interfaces
You can create custom wizard pages to get user input or integrate configuration options. NSIS includes a classic and modern wizard interface, but it is even possible to create your own custom interface.
Plug-in system
NSIS can be extended with plug-ins that can communicate with the installer. They can be written in C, C++, Delphi or another language and can be used to perform installation tasks or extend the installer interface. You can use the plug-in with a single line of script code. Plug-ins can also be compressed like other installation data and will only be included when you are using the provided features.
Support for web installation, file patching
The NSIS distribution includes a set of plug-ins that allow you to download files from the internet, make internet connections, patch existing files and more.
Project integration, different releases and automatic builds
The NSIS compiler features a powerful preprocessor. This allows you to easily integrate multiple projects into a single installer or automatically generate installer builds. You can also generate different releases such as lite and full versions.
Easy and human readable file formats
The NSIS script format and the format used for interface dialogs are easy, documented and humanly readable, so you can edit your files with your favorite editor. This also makes automatic script generation possible.
Portable Compiler
The NSIS compiler can be compiled for POSIX platforms like Linux and *BSD. Generated installer will still run on Windows only, but this way they can be generated without Windows or WINE.
Bigger list of features
* Generates self-contained executable installers
* Support for ZLib, BZip2 and LZMA data compression (files can be compressed individually or together)
* Uninstall support (installer can generate an uninstaller)
* Customizable user interface (dialogs, fonts, backgrounds, icons, text, checkmarks, images etc.)
* Classic and Modern wizard interface
* Fully multilingual, support for multiple languages (including RTL languages) in one installer. More than 40 translations are already available, but you can also create your own.
* Page system: You can add standard wizard pages or custom pages
* User selection of installation components, tree for component selection
* Multiple install configurations (usually Minimal, Typical, Full), and custom configuration
* Installer self-verification using a CRC32 checksum
* Small overhead over compressed data size (34 KB with default options)
* Ability to display a license agreement in text or RTF format
* Ability to detect destination directory from the registry
* Easy to use plug-in system (lots of plug-ins for creation of custom dialogs, internet connections, HTTP downloading, file patching, Win32 API calls, etc. are included)
* Installers can be as large as 2GB
* Optional silent mode for automated installations
* A preprocessor with support for defined symbols, macros, conditional compilation, standard predefines
* A lovely coding experience with elements of PHP and assembly (includes user variables, a stack, real flow control, etc.)
* Installers have their own VMs that let you write code that can support:
o File extraction (with configurable overwrite parameters)
o File/directory copying, renaming, deletion, searching
o Plug-in DLL calling
o DLL/ActiveX control registration/unregistration
o Executable execution (shell execute and wait options)
o Shortcut creation
o Registry key reading/setting/enumerating/deleting
o INI file reading/writing
o Generic text file reading/writing
o Powerful string and integer manipulation
o Window finding based on class name or title
o User interface manipulation (font/text setting)
o Window message sending
o User interaction with message boxes or custom pages
o Branching, comparisons, etc.
o Error checking
o Reboot support, including delete or rename on reboot
o Installer behavior commands (such as show/hide/wait/etc.)
o User functions in script
o Callback functions for user actions
* Completely free for any use. See License.
* More
thats their features is there any feature that says download files? NO... so quit saying i cant read
Notice how it had a "More" at the end of the list obviously meaning that is not all that it can do...
You asked for help, you got an answer, you should be glad I even linked you to what you wanted, end of discussion
I agree with Das and i'll add:"Why are you trying to make a pwserver if you got poor knowledges in computer or if you have trouble to read?"
but but but ...
Lmao me poor of knowledge.. my pwserver is up and running.. without any problems. and i can build and program a computer in my sleep.. as i have done it since i was 9. and get paid for it.. if i want something to script a program to download and install.. i will make that program myself.. was looking for a simpler way.. as i do updates everyday
http://forum.ragezone.com/search.php?searchid=8995211
lolz its up and running now without any problems keyword NOW... it did have problems.. mainly in 2 files.. thats all sorted.. now back to my customizing
You know, there is such a thing as bitting the hand that feeds you. You asked for assistance, you received helpful responses. Instead of giving thanks, you leave rude comments. Especially to the one who even gave you the direct link.
Besides, if your 'self-proclaimed' programming skills are that great, why don't YOU write an updater program? You could go even farther and just make it a complete launcher.
Example: Read version info from a server side XML document to determine required download. Create a method to download the applicable update. When downloaded, update your local XML version file with the updated version. You can use your imagination for the update packages...
Now don't say that I haven't helped either. If none of the above posts, including mine, give you an idea for your updates... then I'm afraid that this thread is going nowhere and is turning into a long argument.
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