We need a simple but effective "idiot proof" InstallShield-like installation for our Java application, provided as *.ZIP file. The install will be done via a webpage (One-Click Install). The *.ZIP file and Install Guide can be found on our Web site: [login to view URL] The one-click install needs to automate these steps. The requirements are: - We need a professional “InstallShield-like?? Installer for Windows - We would prefer to use a free or open-source Installer tool The Installer will: - Unzip the *.ZIP file we will provide (can be found on the Web site) - Detect if the computer has the required Java JRE (1.4.2) already installed (not sufficient to have the later version; must have this specific JRE version.) a) If not, will install the JRE as part of the 1-click installation - Possible option: Always install the JRE as part of the application, no matter if a JRE is already installed - Install (i.e. unzip) the application in a predefined folder - Create a Desktop icon - Launch the application once the installation is complete a. Launch the application always, when Windows is booted - Include a graphic icon for the user to click to begin the download
## Deliverables
1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done.
2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows (depending on the nature of the deliverables):
a) For web sites or other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment.
b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request.
3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement).
## Platform
Win XP/2000