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5 Free Software to Make Unattended/Silent Installers
The software that computer users require to updates over certain time intervals, and that results in constant notification reminders from the computer. Are you one of those people that are constantly bugged by these reminders? Well, you’re at the right place then. There is a way to get you rid of these notifications, and to install the required updates automatically in the background without you getting disturbed or having to get them installed manually. There are special software available online that can make unattended/silent installers which will help us to achieve the above mentioned task. In this article, you will get to know about five best free silent installers that not only will save your time, but will also efficiently update your software whenever required.
5 Best Free Silent Installers
1. InstallShield
It is among the oldest application packaging systems. It is mainly used for installing software for Microsoft Windows. It works on the basis of the answer file as mentioned before. Occasionally, the answer file comes in hand with the software but if it doesn’t for you, there is no need to worry. Installation can be performed manually for the first time, the steps and inputs you give will automatically be saved and an answer file will be created for every install thereafter.
2. Nullsoft Scriptable Install System
Nullsoft Scriptable Install System is a free open source installation software. It was originally created by the creators of WinAmp for its distribution, but it is now general purpose software that anyone can use. When this installer runs, a window appears which verifies the installer. It is used to create quick and user friendly software installers for windows operating system. Its features support for multiple languages and contains easy to use plugins system as well.
3. Ninite
Ninite is another one of the best free silent installers available online that will allow you to automatically install applications and updates for your PC. It is compatible with Windows xp, vista and 7. The user has to select the applications and the software accumulates them into a distinct installation package. When the software runs, it installs the user’s selected applications, without interfering between your work. Both free and paid versions of the software are available. For personal use, the free version is recommended and the paid version is more suitable for business purposes.
4. TGUP (The Great Unattended Project)
The Great Unattended Project or simply TGUP is a software that first downloads and then installs the commonly used free-ware and sorts them into the menu without any user interaction. Besides the automatic installation, the manual selection is also possible. It can be extremely helpful in saving a lot of time when many applications have to be downloaded and installed. Upon execution, a temporary folder extracts all the information which is then compared with the system and the applications available on the server. After the installation process has been completed silently, it empties the temp folder and waits for it to be filled again.
5. Silent Install Builder
The Silent Install Builder installs multiple applications after you have created a package after selecting the applications that need to be installed. The programs will be installed silently and automatically in the background.
Hopefully these applications would help you save a lot of time in configuring a systems specially when you buy a new one.