Nullsoft Scriptable Install System
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Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) is a software for creating installation programs for the Windows operating system. It was originally developed by Nullsoft, who used the installer for their media player Winamp, among others. Today, NSIS is free software and is licensed under the zlib/libpng License. The source code of NSIS and the downloads are offered through SourceForge, where NSIS was awarded Project of the Month in January 2006. The installer is a popular open-source alternative to commercial installers like InstallShield.[1]
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NSIS itself consists only of a command-line compiler and a graphical user interface for the compiler, which aids in compiling and simplifies some settings. The installer includes LZMA compression, plug-in support, multilingual features.[1] Several other #third-party front-ends for NSIS are available.
When using NSIS in software products, it is not possible to obtain a certification from Microsoft as "Designed for Windows Vista" because NSIS is not capable of generating the necessary Windows Installer files.