Jan 10, 2014. Visual Studio recommends you get install shield LE, which is free after filling out a registration form. However, there is a problem. Install Shield, Inno Setup, NSIS, WiX. Full disclosure – I didn't do much research on Install Shield after being put off by the price tag and broken web registration. The research. Hello there, do you guys use any alternative for install shield if yes would you please tell me. Thanks btw:).

Commercial InstallShield produces Windows Installer (MSI) packages. The install project is made in GUI: you add files, set properties in IDE. Download Aircrack 2 3 Windows Together Window. Is an open source tool for creating MSI packages. It has no GUI, you have to create XML document which describes your install package. You can use to make editing easier.

NSIS is script base. WiX has a very steep learning curve, as the entire Windows Installer technology. InstallShield hides details from you and allows creating installation package more quickly. NSIS feels more common: you describe installation logic calling 'functions', just like you do in a programming language. It is easier to learn.