How can I move files from one location to another if i'm making an installation application?

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I just started with game programming in C++(SDL) and i'm finding it timeconsuming to manually install my game on friends' computers, so I want to make an installer application.
Now the problem (that i know of) i'm having with this is that I don't know how to move/write files to a specific location as an installer usually do.
What library should I use or do you have any tips in terms of tutorial websites or anything of the sort?

Posted 30-Mar-11 3:35am

Karsten Malmquist

Updated 25-Oct-11 0:14am

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Henry Minute · Answer 1 · 2011-03-30T14:02:00

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If you are using Visual Studio take a look at this[^].

If not, it might help if you told us what development environment you are using.

If all else fails, you can use one of the many Opensource installer creators, such as NSIS[^] or Inno Setup[^].

Posted 30-Mar-11 14:02pm

Henry Minute

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Karsten Malmquist 5-Apr-11 12:10pm

I am using Dec-C++ (version 5), but I have Visual studio installed on my computer.

Henry Minute 5-Apr-11 12:14pm

I don't know if that comes with a project template for creating a setup project, or not. If it does then that would probably be the easiest way to go. If not then one of the open-source applications would probably be better than using VS IMO.