How to compile .exe files to make a standalone setup file ?

How to compile .exe and its files to make a standalone setup file to distribute anyone ?

Hii, here I am going to answer the above question. I will show this by " Inno Setup Compiler ", its very easy to use and very convenient. Let's see how...

Step 1: After making your .exe files ready in a folder. Launch " Inno Setup Compiler ".

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Step 2: Then select for " Create a new script file using the Script Wizard ". And click OK.


Step 3: Carry on with Next button.

Step 4: After that fill all the details as I did. And then click NEXT.



Step 5: Then after clicking NEXT once more. You will get this window. Here under " Application main executable file: ", you will have to select your .exe file from the folder using browse button.



Step 6: When selection of file completes. Click on Add Files button to add all your files content in that particular folder. After that click on Add Folder button and add the " build " and " dist " folder in that.



Step 7: Now click NEXT you will get this window and I recommend to tick all the options for your setup.



Step 8: After that you get this wizard which ask for License File. If you have any select it or simply click on NEXT button.



Step 9: Now select Languages for your setup.

Step 10: Then you get Compiler Setting Wizard to give name of your setup and selecting a custom icon.



Step 11: Carry on with NEXT and Finish Button you will be redirected to a console, there two dialogue box appears for confirming. Click on OK and wait for the process to complete.



Step 12: After completion you see a setup file of your project appears on desktop.

Hence, you created a standalone setup file for your project to distribute on any Windows OS.

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