Npackd

Npackd (pronounced "unpacked") is an application store/package manager/marketplace for applications for Windows. It helps you to find and install software, keep your system up-to-date and uninstall it if no longer necessary. You can watch this short video to better understand how it works. The process of installing and uninstalling applications is completely automated (silent or unattended installation and un-installation). There is also a command line based version of Npackd.

ATTENTION NEW USERS! Npackd can only update and remove packages that were installed using it. Please also do not remove packages installed by Npackd through the control panel or at least delete the corresponding directory, so that Npackd knows that this package is uninstalled.

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Software authors of these packages recommend Npackd for installation:

Sqlkit

Distribute your applications using Npackd!

You can also distribute your own applications using Npackd: either through your own repository or through the one mentioned above. All you have to do is to package your application as a ZIP file so it is accessible through HTTP and describe it as shown in RepositoryFormat. It is even easier if you already have an .msi or .exe installer. In most cases they can be reused without re-packaging.

Default repository

The default repository is located at https://windows-package-manager.googlecode.com/hg/repository/Rep.xml and currently contains over 300 applications. Read more...

Default repository/64 bit

The default repository for 64-bit software is located at https://windows-package-manager.googlecode.com/hg/repository/Rep64.xml and contains only 64-bit versions of some packages from the stable repository. Read more...

Default programming libraries repository

The default programming libraries repository is located at https://windows-package-manager.googlecode.com/hg/repository/Libs.xml and contains only programming libraries (mostly source code). Read more...

Default repository for unstable software

The default repository for unstable software is located at https://windows-package-manager.googlecode.com/hg/repository/RepUnstable.xml and contains only unstable versions of some packages from the stable repository. Read more...

3rd party repositories

C++ libraries for Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 64-bit

Main features

support for proxies (use the internet settings control panel to configure it)
password protected pages. This can be used to restrict access to your repository.
fast installation and uninstallation without user interaction. A typical application is installed and uninstalled in seconds (downloading the package is the most lengthy operation)
dependencies
additional scripts for more sophisticated installation and uninstallation can be defined
shortcuts in the start menu are automatically created/deleted
multiple program versions can be installed side-by-side
cryptographic checksum for packages (SHA1)
detects some packages even if they were not installed by Npackd (Windows, JRE, JDK and .NET, Windows Installer, Microsoft Core XML Services and more)
prevents uninstallation of running programs
packages in the default repositories update PATH for command line programs

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