Installation System coded in MASM32 (abandoned project)

[fmuecke]

Hi all!

Some time ago I posted my RAR based installation system (which is unfortunately discontinued) on google code. Full source code is/will be available if someone would like to take a closer look at it.

EIS on google code

There are Screenshots and a demo installer available (not tested with Windows7 or Vista).



Here are some fun facts:

Features

• small size
  
• uses RAR archives
  
• allows multiple disk spanning (e.g. multiple volume archives)
  
• supports all-in-one single file distribution
  
• integrated NFO/license file viewer (ASCII support!)
  
• about 110kb overhead (including unrar.dll)
  
• just one file for the install environment – license file and unrar.dll are included in the resources (are extracted on run)
  
• complete sourcecode FREE available
  
• entirely coded in win32 asm (MASM32v8)
  
• full windows registry support (add, remove, modify values)
  
• un-install program integrated
  
• uses batch script language (everything that is possible in the windows commandline can be used)
  
• mp3/ogg-vorbis audio decompression (additional)
  
• can create shortcuts
  
• supports encrypted/password protected archive files (encrypted files AND folders)
  
• supports files > 4GB
  
• automatic support for additional patch files – no need to repack the whole thing
  
• multiple languages supported (english/german atm.)
  

Techniques used

• unpacking rar files with unrar.dll (using volumes, encryption, etc.)
  
• creating random-named temp directories
  
• output redirection to a custom window (using pipes)
  
• packing files into and out of file resources
  
• 64bit calcualtions for free available space
  
• lots of optional batch scripting :)
  
• showing readme file with a custom font (e.g. Terminal)
  
• XP-style buttons
  
• Windows forms wizard (property sheets)
  
• creating and modifying files
  
• running external programs
  
• displaying .jpg files
  
• Windows registry access
  
• ini file processing
  
• directory list view
  
• and much more...
  

[PBrennick]

Sure looks familiar.

Paul

[Twister]

Looks neat.  :8)

[hfheatherfox07]

Hi I like this project ...I tried your demo, and that did not  uninstall ....
I compiled it my self and  verified the reg-keys and app paths; and it did not uninstall .....

any Ideas???

Also I messed around with the setup bat in the .rar file but I still was not able to ad a sub menu to the "Start" -> "All Programs" to include "unies" as well ...how would I do that????

:(

I stared a thread about compiling this here; http://www.masm32.com/board/index.php?topic=16989.0

Please let me know

[vanjast]

Rule-of-thumb.. install all downloaded code on 'expendable non-networked' computer.