Create MSI from scratch

crrussell3

Anyone know of a tool to create *.msi files from scratch? I am searching for something preferably freeware for commercial use, as I work for a non-profit company, so anything free is preferred.

Currently what I have are some crude installers from *.zip files that I want to create *.msi from in order to push through gpsi.

I have dug around a little bit, just want figured I would post here to see if anyone has something they prefer to use or have used in the past.

Thanks!

seuss_ssues

I know this probably isn't the type of response that you want and no i havent extensively researched it...but no. I don't know of a good way to make msi files.

Usually i write a script that does a silent install of a product (if possible) and then applies some type of config file to it. Then i push my script via GP.

RobertKaucher

I have used a few of the ones on the bottom of the list. Just basic stuff:
4sysops - MSI packager list: tools to create Windows Installer packages

Claymoore

Try the AppDeploy free repackager. I haven't used their repackager, but their site is great for application packaging tips.
AppDeploy.com > AppDeploy Tools > the AppDeploy Repackager

You could also try WinInstall LE as a free download:
Download WinINSTALL/LE | Scalable

crrussell3

Robert, Claymoore: Thanks for the suggestions. I actually have those sites bookmarked pre-posting this thread, so I will have to download and give them a try. The AppDeploy site seems to have a look of good information, so am going to dig around some more on there.