Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package
Platform : Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
Type:
Manufacturer: Nullsoft
Size: 1.5MB
Rating: 4
Verdict: A great antivirus and antispyware program at no cost
System Requirements:
If you want to distribute files, either from a CD or across the Internet,
they need to be provided in a format that can easily be handled by all users,
from advanced through to beginner level. For instance, many new users may not
know what to do when presented with a ZIP archive. Although the facility to
unarchive a ZIP file is embedded within Windows and Mac OS X, how does the
end-user know where to put the files within the ZIP?
Another option is to produce a self-extracting ZIP archive that prompts the
end-user for a destination. Still not the ideal solution as the end-user needs
to know where they should store the program files. If you’re a freeware
developer, you also need to purchase a commercial application to produce a
self-extracting ZIP archive.
NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) is a tool that is aimed at freeware
and other developers who want to create their own installer, whether it is a
simple installer to copy files to a particular location or more of an advanced
installer that will enable the end-user to configure their setup.
NSIS is completely free, supports a range of compression routines and will
produce an installer that will work on any Windows machine from 98SE through to
Vista. It will also support web downloads, so the end-user can update their
files through the installation routine, amongst many other features.