Comments on: How to add and / or delete files to modify a program’s installation? http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/how-to-add-and-or-delete-files-to-modify-a-programs-installation/ Sat, 25 May 2013 16:11:05 +0000 hourly 1 By: pjb0222 http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/itanswers/how-to-add-and-or-delete-files-to-modify-a-programs-installation/#comment-77337 pjb0222 Wed, 19 May 2010 20:37:26 +0000 #comment-77337 I would not modify the original installation files. My suggestion is to wrap the installation in a script (command, VB, Perl, etc) and then remove, delete, add or modify the database files post installation.

If you need to change actual application files (not database files) I would suggest going back to the application provider. There are tools to look at installations (example ORCA from MS for MSI files) but if they are encrypted you will be unable to see what is being done. Often times checksums are used to prevent modified of install files.

CABARC and EXTRACT are your friends from Microsoft for CAB files You can use these to create your own CAB files to add to the installation source.

Personally, I use a separate compression application to create self extractors for distributions. CAB files work fine as well. There are many choices of compression applications available. Pick your favorite that meets your needs..

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