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Dennis Vogel:
What I'm looking for are easy instructions for anyone. Then I'll start a new topic and pin it to the top for everyone from now on.

Abednego:

--- Quote from: Dennis Vogel on January 17, 2014, 06:35:40 AM ---What I'm looking for are easy instructions for anyone. Then I'll start a new topic and pin it to the top for everyone from now on.

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There is one way I can think of, but I can't do it because it requires a paid version of WinZip which I do not own.  I will not pay for it, as I already use a different utility that I bought years ago.

That being said, WinZip gives you the option of making a self extracting .exe file.  When you create it you can specify where to place the unzipped file (ie C:\Program Files (x86)\e-Sword).  This obviously would not work for anyone who installs a program and changes the default settings on installation.  The good thing is this most likely this setting would not be changed by people unfamiliar with computers.  They would just accept all the default settings.

When you run the exe all you have to do is click unzip.  It places the bible file in the correct location and then the user clicks done.

That's all there is to it.  The only downside is the exe file is bloated slightly larger than the .zip file.  That should not be an issue now with most people on high speed connections these days.

**EDIT  OK, I have been using a program called Total Commander.  I started using it when it was called Windows Commander when Windows was 3.1. Changed the name when Bill took notice and threatened legal action.

This program can make self extracting files but you could never dictate where to unzip them.  Or so I thought, but I never used it so didn't pay attention (or maybe they just added it somewhere along the way).  Turns out I can.  If you want Dennis, I can make one for each version you want so you can make them available for download on the site.

theophilus:
Abednego, the files we're talking about are WINZIP EXECUTABLE files. You don't need to have Winzip installed on your computer to run these files.

Abednego:

--- Quote from: theophilus on January 17, 2014, 10:52:04 AM ---Abednego, the files we're talking about are WINZIP EXECUTABLE files. You don't need to have Winzip installed on your computer to run these files.

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I'm not talking about running them. i'm talking about creating them. Rather than give someone a file and try to tell them how to install it, you can create an executable that will do that for them.  Basically, it does what you said in your other post here,
--- Quote ---Since the CLV Module is a self-extracting Winzip file (compressed file), once downloaded to your computer double click on it to execute it.
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but you can do it individually for any file just like the clv one you were talking about.

I think you confused micah7:9 with your long explanation.  It might have been better to say click unzip then click close.

The reason I brought it up is I have 12 different Bibles installed in my eSword, and I don't have the executables, this way they can be shared with others instead of sharing the file and trying to explain how to install it.

The method I am explaining is easier for non computer users.  I can create an executable.  When they run it they will see one box and all they have to do is click ok. Box disappears and file is installed. Done.

theophilus:
Oooh! I thought the general interest was only those two bible versions. I have a program that creates executables too. Someone could download the other versions and zip them to make them available to the rest. My bad!

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