setuppakketten

Setup packages, often referred to as installers or installation programs, are files or collections of files designed to facilitate the installation of software onto a computer system. They typically bundle all necessary program files, configurations, and sometimes even dependencies required for a specific application to run correctly. The primary purpose of a setup package is to automate the process of placing software components in the appropriate locations on the user's hard drive and to make any necessary system modifications, such as creating registry entries or shortcuts.

Common elements within a setup package include an executable file that initiates the installation process, often presenting a user interface with prompts for user input like installation directory selection or license agreement acceptance. The package may also contain data files, libraries, configuration scripts, and uninstaller routines to allow for the removal of the software later. Various formats exist for setup packages, with .exe and .msi being prevalent on Windows systems, while .dmg is common on macOS. On Linux, package managers like APT or YUM handle software installation through their own package formats, though source code distributions also exist and require compilation and manual setup. The complexity of a setup package can range from a simple self-extracting archive to a sophisticated installer that checks system requirements and customizes the installation based on user preferences.