Thanks for the answer. I was begining to wonder if anyone was going to tell me something other than get InstallShield. :)

I've been reading the IS page, and I really don't need all that IS can do. The instalation is pretty basic. For the app itself, I just need to put the files on the computer. I also need the VFP stuff and 2 active-x controls. No dlls or anything complicated.

On the IS page, I found ISExpress. That's more money than SS, but much cheaper than IS. Anyone used that? It looks like what I need.

The reason we have no budget is that we've only had 3 sales in the year I've been there. There was one sale in the previous 4-5 years. The software part is basically being funded by the parent company and the owner doesn't want to spend any more money on us than necessary. I'm hoping we'll get some sales soon and then maybe I can buy a few things that we need.

Thanks,

-Michelle



>Michelle,
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>Since this has gotten completely off-track I thought I would try to answer your original question. I've found that creating a setup with the VFP setup wizard is the easiest way to find out what you need to install. Look in the setup.inf it creates. You can double-click a file in Setup Specialist to tell it where to install it (app dir, win dir, win sys dir, etc). This is also where you can tell it to register an OCX or DLL.
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>I think Setup Specialist is a good deal. It probably can't do everything Installshield can do, but if you just need some basic setup cabability it's much better than the VFP setup wizard.
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>It sounds like part of the reason your employer is reluctant to spend money to save your time is that he's underpaying you. Maybe it's time to look for a new job?
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>>Has anybody used this with VFP? I'm wondering how I get it to setup the stuff VFP needs. I also need to install 2 active-x controls.
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>>Using this isn't set in stone. If it's a bad product, please let me know. Or tell me if there's something better that's as cheap. I picked it because I didn't like the VFP one and InstallShield is too expensive. We haven't bought it yet, though, so my options are still open.
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>>Thanks,
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>>-Michelle