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Setup Specialist: Features
Setup Specialist 2002 - how long does it take *you* to get your application ready for distribution?

Setup Specialist provides you access to all of its features through an easy- to-use visual development environment. This dramatically improves your learning curve while giving you full access to the following rich set of features without sacrificing any flexibility.

Please find below an overview of the features supported by Setup Specialist 2002. The checkmarks on the right indicate whether a feature is supported by Setup Specialist's Standard and/or Professional Edition.

Development EnvironmentStdPro
Completely visual development environment - no programming or scripting required
Intuitive tabbed user interface
Complete context sensitive ("F1") help available
Interactive training card feature guides you through the setup creation process
Imports Microsoft® Visual Basic® 6.0 projects
"Watch Application" wizard helps you to determine the components required to run your application
Imports Windows Registry Editor files
 
SetupStdPro
Royalty free distribution
Supports Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP (including current Windows .NET server beta)
Modifies the Windows® Registry
Creates Start Menu as well as Desktop shortcuts/icons
Modifies INI files
Launches external programs during the setup process
High file compression ratio saves disk space and bandwidth
Automatically detect the location of a previous installation of your application
Optionally removes previously installed version of your application
Conditional install of files, registry settings, program icons 
 
Look and FeelStdPro
Complies with the modern "Wizard97" standard
Natively supports the new Windows XP look
 
CustomizationStdPro
Choose which dialogs are displayed during the setup
Set the main window background to any color gradient
Completely disable the background window
Supports custom logo graphics and title bitmap
Display "billboard" advertising graphics during the file copy process
 
DialogsStdPro
Display a license agreement
Prompt for user information, such as name, company name and serial number
Display late-breaking readme information
Allow the user to change the destination directory
Prompt for the name of the Start Menu program folder
Allow the user to choose the setup type such as Typical, Compact and Custom
Offer the user the option to directly run your application at the end of the setup
 
File InstallationStdPro
Copies your files to nearly any possible location on the target system
Supports file version checking
Supports OCX/DLL/ActiveX registration ("self-registration")
Supports Type Libary registration
Supports the Windows shared file usage counting mechanism
Supports installation of TrueType® fonts
Provides efficient file compression
 
Shortcuts / Program IconsStdPro
Prompts for Start Menu folder and allows browsing of existing folders
Creates shortcuts on the Start Menu, Programs Menu and on the Desktop
Specify working directory and custom icon
 
Check for System RequirementsStdPro
Check operating system platform and version number
Check for minimum display resolution
Check for minimum CPU class
Ensure that a previous version of your application is not running during the installation
Check for expiration date
 
International SupportStdPro
11 built-in installation languages
Multi-lingual installations allow the user to choose his preferred language before the setup starts 
Set different setup texts per installation language 
 
Internet DistributionStdPro
Creates single-file installers ideally suited for online distribution
WebSetup™ simplifies and improves the reliability of your downloadable setups 
 
Selective InstallationsStdPro
Supports partial installations (typical, minimal, custom)
Files can be clearly grouped simplifying the maintenance of your setup project
 
UninstallStdPro
Complete "one step" uninstall
Added to "Add/Remove" Control Panel applet
 
Unattended InstallationStdPro
Installs your application without any user intervention
Ideal to automatically deploy an application on multiple computers
 
Advanced FeaturesStdPro
Password-protect your installer
Extend the setup program's functionality using a custom plug-in DLL
Conditionally perform the installation based on target operating system and/or external variables 
 
Technical SupportStdPro
Unlimited technical support via internet and e-mail


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Standard or Professional?
Setup Specialist 2002 is available as Standard and as Professional Edition.

If you are uncertain which edition is best suited for your needs, please click on the More Info button below for an explanation of the differences.

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