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Self-Extracting Archive Utility is a full functions installation package creator. Self-Extracting Archive Utility (SEAU) allows us to compresses multiple files into a single, professional installation program. Supports uninstallation, multiple languages, interface customization, license agreements, readme files, file associations, DOS batch operations, multiple disk spanning, DLL installation, automated installations, patches, expiration dates, shared files, command line archive building, and much more. It is a better way to create complete installation packages for our distributed files. In addition, Self-Extracting Archive Utility provides a free trial for us but only can be free used 30 days and some functions of it are disabled. It is standalone software and does not need any extra software and hardware requirement. Self-Extracting Archive Utility does not contain any adware or spyware. It works with most recent variants of Windows and its current version is 17.3. The price of the registration version is only $45.00 and we can get update and upgrade free.

The key functions and benefits of this fully functional install creator include:

1. Self-Extracting Archive Utility can create executable installation programs that are self-contained in a single file. A single file is easily downloaded, requires no software such as WinZip to decompress, and ensures that all installation files are present. The installer's overhead is only 150 KB and the compression engine achieves a very high compression ratio. We will be amazed at how small Self-Extracting Archive Utility can make the installer.

2. Self-Extracting Archive Utility can optionally provide support for uninstalling the product. We will be able to uninstall the product by one of the following methods: The "Add/Remove Programs" option in Control Panel. A Start Menu shortcut (optional). A Desktop shortcut (optional).

3. Self-Extracting Archive Utility is capable of presenting the user interface in English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Norwegian, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Afrikaans, and Catalan. All strings that are displayed in the user interface can be edited. Entire languages can be added.

4. Self-Extracting Archive Utility can install operating system DLL's (such as those required by Visual Basic). If a DLL is currently in use, we will be instructed to reboot the computer to complete the installation. Version and date checking is performed on DLL's according to Microsoft guidelines.

5. Self-Extracting Archive Utility can install reference counted shared files in a company directory. Shared files can be used by multiple applications, and are only replaced by more recently dated files. Only when uninstalling the last program using a shared file will the file be uninstalled.

6. To satisfy special needs, a batch of MS-DOS commands can be executed before and after both installation and uninstallation. Another batch can be run after the installer exits, perhaps to launch a custom configuration program. Batches of DOS commands can be used to execute, copy, move, rename, and delete files. A full set of environment variables are automatically assigned to assist us. These variables contain the location of the installer/uninstaller, the installation directory, and the location of certain Operating System directories. Self-Extracting Archive Utility can also be instructed to build an installer from the command line.

7. Self-Extracting Archive Utility can create installers that span multiple disks. We can choose from several standard media sizes, or specify any arbitrary capacity. Self-Extracting Archive Utility uses compression and every last byte of the media to ensure that the minimum number of disks is required.

8. Once the installer is built, Self-Extracting Archive Utility can copy it to the media, verifying that all files were copied perfectly. During installation, if each file in the spanned installer is present in the same directory, the user will not be unnecessarily prompted to insert disks.

9. Self-Extracting Archive Utility can install an association between a file type and one of our programs, like the way .TXT files are associated with Notepad. Once the file type is associated, the user can double click on any file of that type to launch our program. Or, the user can right click on the associated file for a menu of options. If there happens to be an existing association for the file type, Self-Extracting Archive Utility will create a backup that is restored by the uninstaller. Also, we are permitted to install context options for a common file type, such as .TXT files.

10. Additional features of Self-Extracting Archive Utility include: Installers created by Self-Extracting Archive Utility may be distributed completely royalty-free. A Self-Extracting Archive Utility installer is bullet-proof and extremely reliable. We will never get a complaint from a customer that the installation program has crashed. Learning how to use Self-Extracting Archive Utility is a snap. A complete help file is provided, and every control is linked directly to the appropriate spot within the help file. Each control also has balloon help and a context menu. Files can be added to the installer by dragging and dropping from Windows Explorer. Or simply specify a directory that contains an image of the installation. Or, enter a list of files (wildcards permitted).

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Self-Extracting Archive Utility (SEAU) compresses multiple files into a single, professional installation program. Supports uninstallation, multiple languages, interface customization, license agreements, readme files, file associations, DOS batch operations, multiple disk spanning, DLL installation, automated installations, patches, expiration dates, shared files, command line archive building, and much more. Create complete installation packages for your distributed files. Very easy-to-use.

Key Features:
* Self-Contained Executable
SEAU creates executable installation programs that are self-contained in a single file. A single file is easily downloaded, requires no program such as WinZip to decompress, and ensures that all installation files are present.
The installer's overhead is only 150 KB and the compression engine achieves a very high compression ratio. You will be amazed at how small SEAU can make the archive.
* Uninstall Support
SEAU can optionally provide support for uninstalling the product. The user will be able to uninstall the product by one of the following methods:
The "Add/Remove Programs" option in Control Panel.
A Start Menu shortcut (optional).
A Desktop shortcut (optional).
* Multilingualism and Interface Customization
* Shared File Support
The installer can install operating system DLL's (such as those required by Visual Basic). If a DLL is currently in use, the user will be instructed to reboot the computer to complete the installation. Version and date checking is performed on DLL's according to Microsoft guidelines.
* DOS Batch Support
To satisfy special needs, a batch of MS-DOS commands can be executed before and after both installation and uninstallation. Another batch can be run after the installer exits, perhaps to launch a custom configuration program. Batches of DOS commands can be used to execute, copy, move, rename, and delete files. A full set of environment variables are automatically assigned to assist you. These variables contain the location of the installer/uninstaller, the installation directory, and the location of certain Operating System directories.
SEAU can also be instructed to build an archive from the command line.
* Multiple Disk Support
SEAU can create archives that span multiple disks. You can choose from several standard media sizes, or specify any arbitrary capacity. SEAU uses compression and every last byte of the media to ensure that the minimum number of disks are required.
Once the archive is built, SEAU can copy it to the media, verifying that all files were copied perfectly. During installation, if each file in the spanned archive is present in the same directory, the user will not be unnecessarily prompted to insert disks.
* File Associations
The archive can install an association between a file type and one of your programs, like the way .TXT files are associated with Notepad. Once the file type is associated, the user can double click on any file of that type to launch your program. Or, the user can right click on the associated file for a menu of options.
If there happens to be an existing association for the file type, the installer will create a backup that is restored by the uninstaller. Also, you are permitted to install context options for a common file type, such as .TXT files.

Additional Features:
* SEAU and the installers that it creates run on all versions of Windows 98, NT4, 2000, ME, XP, 2003, and Vista.
* Installers created by SEAU may be distributed totally royalty-free.
* A SEAU installer is bullet-proof and extremely reliable. You will never get a complaint from a customer that the installation software has crashed.
* Learning how to use SEAU is a snap. A complete help file is provided, and every control is linked directly to the appropriate spot within the help file. Each control also has balloon help and a context menu.
* You can place files in the archive by dragging and dropping from Windows Explorer. Or you can just specify a directory and archive everything in it, including subdirectories. Or, specify your files by complete path and filename (wildcards permitted).
* If any file cannot be replaced (usually because it is in use), the installer can direct the system to replace the file during the next reboot. The end-user will be informed that they need to reboot to complete the installation.
* COM files can be installed and registered with the operating system. This includes ActiveX controls and .TLB type libraries.
* SEAU's archives can be digitally signed. Uncheck the "Use Checksums" box on the Build branch so that the archive will not report that it has been damaged.
* You can make the user agree to an End-User License Agreement (EULA) before installing the product.
* You can give the user a chance to read important information in a text file (a "readme" file) before installation begins.
* The user is informed when the product is already installed, and if the pre-existing installation is newer, older, or the same version. You can allow or disallow the user to overwrite the previous installation. You can even require that another product be installed first.
* The archive can install to a default location or ask the user where the files should be installed.
* The installer can create Desktop and/or Start Menu shortcuts to any installed file. Desktop shortcuts can optionally be placed in a folder. Desktop and Start Menu shortcuts can optionally be made available to all users or only the user who installed the product.
* The installer can set up a file to be opened (or a software to be executed) every time the machine boots up.
* The installer can create a registry key for the software under HKEY_CURRENT_USER and HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. Registry keys are deleted during uninstallation. To populate the registry with data, install a .REG file, then merge it into the registry by invoking REGEDIT.EXE from the Post-Installation Batch.
* The installer can display a bitmap in the background, a transition from one color to another, or use the default window colors of the end-user. The background can optionally cover the taskbar, or leave it visible. There can even be no background at all.
* After the installer is built, it can be automatically placed in a .ZIP file.
* The installer can require the user to enter a password before installation can begin.
* The archive can be bloated (with random data) to any size to help discourage piracy.
* The archive can refuse to install on certain platforms, such as Windows NT 3.x.
* Fonts can be installed and registered with the Operating System so that they are available to all applications. You have the option of allowing the user to keep the font on their computer during an uninstall.
* Long filenames are supported. The date and time of installed files are preserved. Optionally, file attributes (read-only, hidden, etc.) can be preserved.
* Archives can be set to expire after a certain date. After the expiration date, the archive will no longer install.
* 64-bit applications are supported.
* The installer can warn or refuse to install if the user does not have administrator rights.
* The installer can loosen the security settings of the product's directory so that all users will have rights to use it.
* The "Checksum" feature guarantees that the archive has not been


The license of this software is Free Trial Software, the price is $45.00, you can free download and get a free trial before you buy. If you want to get a full or nolimited version of Self-Extracting Archive Utility, you can buy this file compression software software.