dotNetInstaller DevAge, Vestris Inc. & Contributors
winget install --id=dotNetInstaller.dotNetInstaller -e dotNetInstaller is a widely used, general-purpose setup bootstrapper for Microsoft Windows XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7, 8, 2012, 8.1, 10, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 11. dotNetInstaller enables the developer to define the application prerequisites and install the correct version(s) of these components in a predictable order based on the processor architecture, user operating system type and language, allow the user to download these components from the web, install these components directly from a single packaged setup, local media or both. dotNetInstaller is very feature rich and runs on all known Windows operating systems with a very tiny footprint. A boostrapper doesn't replace tools like InstallShield, Wise, Visual Studio Setup and Deployment Project or Wix. The goal is to create an application to help users with installing the correct prerequisites. Most real world applications need to install several components to work properly, including Windows Service Packs, Internet Explorer, MDAC or .NET Framework. This kind of applications are most commonly known as bootstrappers. dotNetInstaller is such a bootstrapper.
dotNetInstaller is a setup bootstrapper designed to manage application prerequisites for Microsoft Windows operating systems, including XP through 11. It automates the installation of required components based on system-specific criteria such as processor architecture, OS type, and language.
Key Features:
- Manages component installations in predictable order
- Supports web downloads, local media, or hybrid deployments
- Handles various prerequisites like .NET Framework, MDAC, and Windows updates
- Lightweight design with minimal footprint
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for developers needing to deploy applications with complex dependencies. It streamlines the installation process, ensuring all required components are installed correctly without requiring bulky setup tools.
dotNetInstaller can be installed via winget, offering a robust solution for managing application prerequisites across multiple Windows versions while maintaining efficiency and simplicity.