Running Repackage Installation Wizard
The Repackage Installation Wizard automates the process of creating an SMS Installer-generated executable file.
To run the Repackage Installation Wizard
On the Start menu, point to Programs, point to Microsoft SMS Installer, and then click Microsoft SMS Installer 32.
If SMS Installer opens in Script Editor, click Installation Expert on the View menu.
Click Repackage.
In the Repackage Installation dialog box, type a complete path to the installation program in the Installation Program box.
It is recommended that this full path not contain any command-line options or arguments. If you prefer to select a program on your computer, click Browse.
In the Command-Line Options box, type any command-line setup options that you want for your setup program.
In the Directory box, under Sub-Tree, indicate whether to scan subdirectories of the directories you have chosen.
To modify how SMS Installer scans the reference computer, click Change. Use the Files/Directories and Registry Keys tabs to modify the settings in the Repackage Advanced Settings dialog box.
To start the Repackage Installation Wizard, click Next.
The Repackage Installation Wizard completes the first scan of the reference computer and then starts the setup program that you specified. To complete the setup, follow Setup screen instructions and complete the setup as you want it to be completed on the target computers.
When the setup program is complete, you can make any additional changes that you want in your installation script to the application or reference computer. After you make any changes, click Next to complete the repackaging process.
To return to the Installation Expert, click Finish.
To name your installation script and save it in a directory, click Save As on the File menu, and then type a name.
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