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Multimedia Protector creates a ZIP file, which the user has to unpack after the download.

 

Instead of a ZIP file you can create an EXE file with a Windows tool, which would unpack automatically and start your product. This especially make sense if you use a menu application or the installation manager. The following chapter describes how to use WinRar ( http://www.win-rar.com )

Step 1 - Start application

Highlight all files, which should be compressed into an EXE file. Below is a sample using project files in combination with the installation manager

 

 

 

Click on the button: Add

Step 2 - Options for EXE File

Find below a description of the important options. Select the option you see on the screenshots.

 

 

 

Select TAB Advanced, SFX-Optons

 

 

Option if installation manager is used

 

Run after extraction must be: Setup.exe

 

 

The option: Unpack to temporary folder is mandatory

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional options can be selected if required.

 

 

 

Option - if a menu (without installation) is used or only files from the folder deploy are packaged

 

The field - path to extract - should  should have a default value. The file in the field: Run after extraction - should either be the menu application or the name of the project file

 

 

 

It is mandatory to uncheck: Unpack to temporary folder

 

 

 

 

Additional options can be selected if required.

 

 

 

The result is an EXE file which would start your protected product after the download.

 

See also: How can I share my files using a download link?