Nullsoft Scriptable Install System

3.10 Customizable installation builder for Windows

Fernando Ortega

Create powerful and flexible installation packages with extensive scripting capabilities, tailoring the setup process.

Freeware installer creation software download, reviewed by Fernando Ortega
Professional and app that comes in for users who want to create installers and communicate with other software components - Screenshot of Nullsoft Scriptable Install System
Make installation files (installers) - Screenshot of Nullsoft Scriptable Install System
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Legendary install package creation software that's small and flexible.

Gone are the days of Nullsoft and its legendary audio player Winamp, but their work still lives on today in the popular Nullsoft installer. It's also just known as NSIS.

With the Nullsoft Scriptable Install System, you're given access to a free and open source Windows installer that can be used for many projects, big or small.

The application is lightweight and flexible, making it a popular choice among open source software developers who publish for Windows. The two main options are firstly a decompression/unzip component and the second is a full installer.

The top features of Nullsoft Scriptable Install System are its small overhead, unique compression abilities, support for a long list of plug-ins and its powerful scripting ability.

Features of Nullsoft Scriptable Install System

  • Custom Actions: Create installers with custom actions and system events.
  • Customizable: Create installers with custom dialogs and customizable page sequences.
  • Database: Create installers with multiple-package installations and registry entries.
  • Digital Signing: Secure installers with digital signing and timestamping.
  • File Compression: Optimize installer size with support for LZMA, Bzip2 and 7z compression.
  • Installation Types: Support for full, partial and unattended installations.
  • Localization: Support for multiple languages and localized strings.
  • Multi-Platform: Compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux.
  • Patching: Create installers that update existing applications.
  • Prerequisites: Include prerequisite packages such as .NET, Java and DirectX.
  • Scripting: Script-based installation and uninstallation.
  • Silent Install: Create installers with silent mode and no user interaction.
  • Updates: Check for updates on the web and install them automatically.
  • Variables: Set variables and use them in file paths and other areas.

Compatibility and License

Is Nullsoft Scriptable Install System free to download?

Nullsoft Scriptable Install System is provided under a freeware license on Windows from software install managers with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 3.10 is the latest version last time we checked.

What version of Windows can Nullsoft Scriptable Install System run on?

Nullsoft Scriptable Install System can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It's only available as a 64-bit download.

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  1. Nullsoft Scriptable Install System Download
  2. Free Software Install Managers
  3. Open source and GPL software
  4. Portable Software
  5. Installer Creation Software
Nullsoft Scriptable Install System has been tested for viruses and malware.
We have tested Nullsoft Scriptable Install System 3.10 against malware with several different programs. We certify that this program is clean of viruses, malware and trojans.