re-package a exe

[systemcrash]

Im looking for a program that will repackage a .EXE not as a SFX archive that extracts files/folders when clicked. For example some non installed freeware comes with the application that can run without being installed but requires other files/folders to be stored beside the application. I would like a program so that i can place these files inside the applications .exe not just marked as hidden along side the program.

[4goTTen21]

Originally Posted by systemcrash

Im looking for a program that will repackage a .EXE not as a SFX archive that extracts files/folders when clicked. For example some non installed freeware comes with the application that can run without being installed but requires other files/folders to be stored beside the application. I would like a program so that i can place these files inside the applications .exe not just marked as hidden along side the program.

Something like a portable, buddy¿? a packer. Or you don't want anything to be extracted around there?

[systemcrash]

i dont want anything extracted, i no how to make installation files portable, but in some cases it needs files beside the .exe to run, i want to be able to store these files inside the .exe

[4goTTen21]

Originally Posted by systemcrash

i dont want anything extracted, i no how to make installation files portable, but in some cases it needs files beside the .exe to run, i want to be able to store these files inside the .exe

Sorry buddy, you are looking for an App that packs data but does not unpack it when executing. By generally rule, this programs unpacks data , even to a temporary path. I have no knowledge about any software that meets your needs. Jojoyee is the genius here, maybe he can help you.

[systemcrash]

Oh sorry i ment to say i don't mind if it extracts to windows temp, or even to another file thats gets deleted when the program closes. I just dont want it to rely on a file thats outside the .exe that if it gets moved or deleted the .exe will no longer work.

For example Audacity requires the LAME file for mp3 rather then have it located somewhere on the computer that may accidentally get deleted i want to put the file inside the .exe But i want to do it with portable programs not installed programs

if that makes sense :?

[4goTTen21]

Originally Posted by systemcrash

Oh sorry i ment to say i don't mind if it extracts to windows temp, or even to another file thats gets deleted when the program closes. I just dont want it to rely on a file thats outside the .exe that if it gets moved or deleted the .exe will no longer work.

For example Audacity requires the LAME file for mp3 rather then have it located somewhere on the computer that may accidentally get deleted i want to put the file inside the .exe But i want to do it with portable programs not installed programs

if that makes sense :?

Yes . What about a virtualization App like virtualbox?
Windows has a built-in tool called (and invoked as) iexpress, it main purpose is to make installer for any App but you can set to decompress any data to a temp folder like %Temp%.

Virtualbox (freeware of course) website https://www.virtualbox.org/

[Jojoyee]

Originally Posted by systemcrash

...I just dont want it to rely on a file thats outside the .exe that if it gets moved or deleted the .exe will no longer work.

Am not a genius here but so far I've not encountered a repackager which is able to merge all files needed by a program into one exe file, although merging library files with executable files are possible in some circumstances, and repackagers are available to make portable programs.

It pretty much depends on how a program is coded and compiled AFAIK. Removing other files needed by a program will encounter an error unless the program is able to re-create a file which has been removed, or the program source is re-coded and re-compiled so that it doesn't rely on other files than the exe file proper.

A better and simple solution for me is to zip all files that come along or needed by the executable file into one for backup. If it's a setup file for a non-portable program, keep this file instead for backup as zipping all expanded or installed files may not work.

Others who know more might want to chip in.

[wdhpr]

Not sure if this is exactly what your looking for but take a look at createinstall

Heres a video http://www.metacafe.com/watch/721126..._install_file/

[Jojoyee]

Thanks wdhpr for mentioning 'Create Install'. This reminds me of Inno Setup which is one of my favorite setup builders. Both are reviewed in this article Best Free Setup Builder.

Most of these setup builders are able to combine several files into one setup or installation file. But before a program is able to run, you need to run the setup file first for it to expand into several files, including an executable file for running, in most cases.

These builders probably do not deal with repackaging all files into one exe file for direct running without installation unless I'm mistaken.

[cheep]

i never use it myself,
but enigma virtual box looks fit your description

http://www.enigmaprotector.com/en/aboutvb.html