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dhuser

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SFX Compiler Reviewed
« on: April 06, 2007, 12:12 AM »
Basic Info

App NameSFX Compiler
App URLhttp://www.uticasoft.com/products/sfxcompiler.htm
App Version Reviewed2.05
Test System SpecsWindows XP SP2
Supported OSesWindows
Support MethodsE-Mail Listed on Contact Page (http://www.uticasoft.com/contact.htm) and Help Files
Pricing SchemeFreeware
Reviewer Donation LinkDonate to dhuser, the Review Author
Relationship btwn. Reviewer and Product None

Note: The Download Link is on the Homepage (http://www.uticasoft.com/)

Intro:

SFX Compiler is a free tool to create a SFX file (.exe) and extract it to the directory of the user's (or the author's) choice. Its' interface is simple and not complicated.

SCREENSHOT OF APP INTERFACE HERE
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Who is this app designed for:
- Software developers
- Home Users (package group of programs or files to put onto a CD or USB Flash Drive)

The Good
- Easy Interface
- - Nice generated EXE files
- Many properties and customization features

The needs improvement section
- For the basic user, none.
- Some advanced users might want more advanced features


Why I think you should use this product
This product is easy to use and compares with other applications

How does it compare to similar apps
Compared to the SFX maker in WinZip, it leaves some features to be desired. Among others, it compares and has the basic set of features.


Conclusions
SFX Compiler is a nice program with some excellent features.

Links to other reviews of this application
- CNET Download.com Editor's Review: http://www.download.com/SFX-Compiler/3003-2250_4-10432811.html?tag=tab_rev
- SnapFiles User Review: http://www.snapfiles.com/opinions/SFX_Compiler/SFX_Compiler.html

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« Last Edit: April 06, 2007, 12:14 AM by dhuser »

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Re: SFX Compiler Reviewed
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2007, 03:16 PM »
Cool. I was unaware of SFX Compiler before now. Thanks dhuser!
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Re: SFX Compiler Reviewed
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2007, 12:43 AM »
Your welcome, zridling. I plan on writing another review about other install/SFX programs in the next days.

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