Install Maker

Install Maker is a very simple-to-use software application that enables you to put together installation packages for your programs by just filling out a few details. It doesn't require setup.

Portable program

You can save the app directory anywhere on the disk and simply click the executable to launch Install Maker, or store it on a removable storage unit to run it on any computer effortlessly. It doesn't add new entries to the Windows registry or Start menu, leaving no items behind after removal.

Create setup packages in a few steps

The interface is represented by a common-looking window that shows several empty boxes for inserting button texts and assigning actions. There are eight buttons available but you can hide any number of them.
It's possible to assign a logo or picture file (.bmp format only), preview the project to be able to make any necessary adjustments, as well as install Delphi 6. The project can be saved to file and later resumed, while the utility can be asked to rapidly build the setup package by creating the project directory, LUM file, common files, logo, installer.exe, autorun.inf and buttons directories.

Evaluation and conclusion

The software application put together installer packages swiftly throughout our evaluation while remaining light on system resources usages. It didn't hang, crash or display error dialogs.
However, Install Maker contains an overall modest set of features that doesn't live up to most users' expectations, since it's too simplistic. We must also take into account the fact that it hasn't been updated for a long time.