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Lucas Tiridath
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Posted: 20th Dec 2008 22:35
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If I made a game and burnt it to a disk, how could I write a program which would install it for the user. I know how to make such a program auto run but how would you write a program which saves an executable to someones computer from a disk when they clicked install? Also how would you make it send a shortcut to the desktop automatically?

Help would be much appreciated.
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The Wilderbeast
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Posted: 22nd Dec 2008 22:45
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You would have all of the necessary game files in a folder on the disc. Then the installer is run then it would simply copy this folder onto the HDD. Same for the desktop icon, just have the shortcut on the disc then copy it to the user's Desktop.

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Lucas Tiridath
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2008 09:20
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Thanks Wilderbeast.

What I'm wondering though is how you create the installer. Are there any commands which allow you to copy folders from a disk to a hard drive?

Thanks for your help.
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IanM
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2008 14:49
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Google for free installers.

Some of them can be a little complex, so shop around.

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Guyra
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Posted: 23rd Dec 2008 23:35
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Check the DBPro help files. I believe this command is what you're looking for:



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Lucas Tiridath
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Posted: 24th Dec 2008 21:47
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Thanks for the suggestions. Will Copy File copy folders as well or will every file have to be moved individually?

Thanks for your help.
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