Actual Installer Pro

Actual Installer Pro is a software application that can be used in order to aid people in creating professional-looking installation packages for your software product.

The setup process does not last very long and does not pose any kind of problems, while the interface is minimal. It is comprised of a menu bar, a few buttons, a navigation pane and several tabs so that you can easily view all the options available. This paired with the extensive help contents ensure that all types of users can find their way around Actual Installer Pro, without significant difficulties.

This tool enables you to create an installer package for any executable by simply selecting the source directory. Once a file is selected, you can easily start inputting information, such as product and company name, version, website and support page.

It is also possible to add a wizard and header BMP picture, add a custom icon, select the operating system sit can work on and other requirements, like admin privileges, Internet connection, NET Framework, Adobe Reader, Java, and SQL Server Express.

You can choose between a standard installation or upgrade mode, additional files, an uninstaller, a welcome dialog, available languages, a license agreement, required user information, and actions to perform when the setup process is done. Last but not least, it is possible to create shortcuts at multiple destinations, add registry keys, variables, commands and INI files, and create file associations and environment variables.

When all the information required has been inserted, you can build your project with just a click of the button, create a CD or DVD with autorun, data file or ODBC DSN, as well as save all your data to an AIP file, so that you can make further changes to it at a later date.

It does not require a large amount of system resources and therefore does not burden the computer’s performance. Jobs are going to be completed in a timely manner, the interface is not going to be difficult for anybody to use and we did not come across any kind of freezes or hangs in our tests.

Taking all of this into consideration, it is safe to say that Actual Installer Pro is an efficient piece of software and a good choice for those interested in creating a setup package for their software products.