Software Installation Tool Reviews

Software Installation Tool Reviews is a collection of software packaging tools that are used in installation packaging.

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Software Installation Tool Reviews

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• InstallShield Flexera Software
• Wise Installation Studio Wise Solutions, Inc
• InstallAnywhere
• DeployMaster
• SetupBuilder
• Desktop Central 7
• iRise
• InstallAware for Windows Installer
• InstallMate 7 Tarma Software Research
• MSI Studio Script Logic A Quest Software Company
• Altova
• Actual Installer Softeza Development
• Smart Install Maker Installbuilder Company
• Centurion Setup Gammadyne Corporation
• Installer VISE MindVision Software
• Mac OS X

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Installation Tool Reviews

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