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Simple applications that consist of only an executable file are easy to install on a target computer. Just copy the executable file onto the computer. However, more complex applications that comprise multiple files require more extensive installation procedures. These applications require dedicated installation programs.

Setup toolkits automate the process of creating installation programs, often without needing to write any code. Installation programs created with Setup toolkits perform various tasks inherent to installing Delphi applications, including: copying the executable and supporting files to the host computer, making Windows registry entries, and installing the Borland Database Engine for BDE database applications.

InstallAware Express is a setup toolkit that is bundled with Delphi. InstallAware Express is certified for use with Delphi and the Borland Database Engine. It is based on Windows Installer (MSI) technology.

InstallAware Express is not automatically installed when Delphi is installed, so it must be manually installed if you want to use it to create installation programs. Run the installation program from the Delphi CD to install InstallAware Express. For more information on using InstallAware Express to create installation programs, see the InstallAware Express online help.

Other setup toolkits are available. However, if deploying BDE database applications, you should only use toolkits based on MSI technology and those which are certified to deploy the Borland Database Engine.

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Identifying Application Files

Helper Applications

DLL Locations

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