Basic InfoApp Name | Little Setup Builder |
App URL | http://www.ammasw.com/LSB_Intro.html |
App Version Reviewed | 1.5 |
Test System Specs | Specs of the test system here done in a quote block |
Supported OSes | All Versions of MS Windows |
Support Methods | E-Mail (see bottom of page for E-Mail Link) |
Pricing Scheme | Freeware $0.00 |
Reviewer Donation Link | Donate to dhuser, the Review Author |
Relationship btwn. Reviewer and Product | None |
Intro:Little Setup Builder (hereon LSB) is a free program to create installers for software and any other computer product. It features:
- Multi-Language Installers
- Easy Customization of Text/Images/Features
- The Ability To Create a Complex Installer, in a easy-to-use interface
- Choose Groups and Categories for Files
- Create Shortcuts
- Ability to Customize Different Installer Types (Regular/Minimum/Custom/Etc...)
- Add to Add/Remove Programs
- Checks for Overwrites and Updates (Previous Versions of Your Product) before Installing
- Check Windows Version
From LSB Site, Listing Features:- Windows' version check.
- A new 'Conditions' property allows further installation filters.
- The files can be installed after reboot if in use by Windows.
- Two pages have been added to the installer form.
- A new 'Wait' property lets you specify when the setup must wait for an execution end.
- A new list of temporary files allows temporary installations and presentations.
- You can now specify the character set to use with any language.
- The IDE of LSB has its own character set definition.
- The text import routines have new options for partial loadings.
- The variables are now grouped on the basis of their scope.
- A new 'Custom variables' window lets you define your own variables.
- The variable delimiters can be changed.
- A 'Notes' window lets you save your comments about.
- A new 'Info-window' lets you inspect the setup state while it is running.
- The output program can now be uncompressed.
- The wizard form has a 'stay on top' option.
- Added a 'private shared' uninstallation list.
- The 'Full rollback' options allows the restoring of all the replaced file.
- Added new dialogs to the installer for handling installation errors.
- A new dialog is available for asking the user about installation confirm.
- Added new dialogs to the uninstaller for handling removal errors.
SCREENSHOT OF APP INTERFACE HERE
Who is this app designed for:- Software Developers
- New Users Wanting to Distrubite Their Products.
The Good- Good program, easy to use
- Many Features
- Different Languages
- Installer Project Samples Given w/ Program
The needs improvement section- I found that when I inserted an image into the installer (on the left side), I could not remove it from the dialog box.
Why I think you should use this productLSB is one of the best installer tools I have found... Used it many times to package software
How does it compare to similar appsIt contains most of the features any software develper would want from a product.Generates EXE files.
ConclusionsLSB is a great tool, and along with other products, it works well.
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