Setup Factory

Spec sheet

Purpose

Setup Factory creates Setup.exe installers for Windows applications.Read 8 Oct 2026 · indigorose.com

Intended users

The maker describes Indigo Rose’s tools as serving software publishers and enterprises, and says Setup Factory is for Windows software developers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · indigorose.com

Trial

The maker offers a free 30-day trial, and its signup page says download instructions are emailed after submitting the request.Read 8 Oct 2026 · indigorose.com

Integrations

The maker lists out-of-the-box unattended build support for Visual Build and Automated Build Studio.Read 8 Oct 2026 · indigorose.com

Support

A purchase includes six months of support and maintenance with technical support, updates, and upgrades; support is provided through web and email.Read 8 Oct 2026 · indigorose.com

Headquarters

Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaRead 28 Sep 2026 · indigorose.com

Founded

1991Read 28 Sep 2026 · indigorose.com

Company history and headquarters

Indigo Rose says it has created software development tools since 1991 and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.Read 8 Oct 2026 · indigorose.com

Dependencies

It includes runtime dependency modules for technologies such as .NET, Visual C++, and Windows Installer.Read 8 Oct 2026 · indigorose.com

Distribution

It builds a self-contained, single-file setup.exe for distribution through web, email, USB, LAN, CD, or DVD.Read 8 Oct 2026 · indigorose.com

Extensibility

Action plugins can add capabilities such as database, XML, encryption, and FTP support, and the maker offers a plugin development kit.Read 8 Oct 2026 · indigorose.com

Installer design

It provides customizable wizard dialogs, themes, and a visual editor for creating custom screens.Read 8 Oct 2026 · indigorose.com

Installer security features

Features include serial numbers stored as MD5 hashes, date-based installer expiration, and Authenticode signing support, including OV and EV certificates stored on hardware tokens.Read 8 Oct 2026 · indigorose.com

Scripting

It uses a Lua 5.3 scripting engine and includes a library of more than 385 actions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · indigorose.com

Support limits

Technical support is reserved for customers with a current Support and Maintenance Plan, while trial users can use self-help resources and contact the sales department with questions.Read 8 Oct 2026 · indigorose.com

Target systems

The maker says installers can target 32-bit and 64-bit Windows, including Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025.Read 8 Oct 2026 · indigorose.com

Plans and prices

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