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Smart SFX is a straightforward piece of kit that you can use to create SFX ZIP files which do not require a specialized program for context extraction. It targets all types of users, regardless of their skill level.

The interface of the application is represented by a wizard-like layout, where you have to follow a few steps to carry out a task in no time.

You can get started by specifying the script file (FXC format) and ZIP item, as well as set Smart SFX to span multiple removable disks, if that is necessary.

In the next step, the application gives you the possibility of personalizing the messages addressed to the user -whether the task was a success, failure or error, an introduction or license agreement message, prompts (e.g. password query), strings (e.g. unzipping file) or buttons.

You can specify a default unzip folder, overwrite existing files, show a progress window, ask the user to confirm the creation of a new destination folder, make file associations and edit Registry entries, among others.

Smart SFX is very low-demanding when it comes to the CPU and system memory, so it doesn't put a strain on the computer's overall performance. It has a good response time and creates an SFX ZIP file quickly. No error dialogs have been shown throughout our tests and the app did not hang or crash. There is also a help file available.

To sum it up, Smart SFX delivers a quick solution concerning the creation of self-extracting ZIP files, and it can be handled by both first-time and experienced users, thanks to its simple wizard yet advanced configuration settings.