For example you will install a simple software with silent parameter. On main window we set %temp% as a extraction path. So we are leaving it blank untouched.įile: We enter software or script's full path here. So we will not have any user promt on our package. In scope of this GUIDE we are creating silent/unattended or porable packages. GUIMode=2 is the one for silent installations.Īlso I skip system locked files in order to prevent possible conflicts created by currently used files. GUI/Misc Flags: There are different flags in order to hide the installation windows. GUI Mode: For silent/unattended and portable apps I use Hide all GUI Window option.Įxtraction Path: I always extract my packages to %temp% folder so it is hidden away from eye. Overwrite Mode: I always select Overwrite all files option to always use newest files in my package for future updates. Lets look into GUI and my personal preferences first, then I will share one simple and one complicated package as example. Winrar’s Built-In SFX Creator (Alternative but has less features).7-Zip SFX Builder – Download From Official Source.We are going to learn and use the first one. This method creates packages as we call open sourced so anything inside can be inspected via 7-Zip. Guide simply uses 7-Zip SFX as package creation method with support of bat/cmd/reg commands to enchance the ability to customize silent/unattended setups or portable packages. This guide will show you a way to create silent/unattended setups or portable softwares.

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