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How to create an installer for your MU server client
Package your MU Online server client into a professional installer that's easy to download and install.
A good installer is your server's business card: professional, simple and hassle-free for the player. Here are the concepts to create yours.
Nota: ViciadosMU is an educational portal — here we explain how to build the installer, without distributing files. The client files are your server's.
What an installer does
- Copies the client files to the chosen folder;
- Creates shortcuts (desktop, start menu);
- Can install dependencies (DirectX, runtimes);
- Leaves the game ready to open via the launcher.
Step by step (conceptual)
- Organize the client's final folder (with the launcher included);
- Use a wizard-based installer creation tool;
- Point to the client folder, set icon, name and shortcuts;
- Generate the installer and test on a clean machine.
Atenção: Always test the installer on another PC (or a virtual machine) without the game installed. It's the only way to ensure it works from scratch.
Best practices
- Include the launcher in the installer (so the game updates itself);
- Keep the installer light, leaving big updates to the launcher;
- Sign/zip properly to reduce antivirus alerts.
Dica: Combine installer + launcher: the installer delivers the basics and the launcher keeps everything updated. It's the most professional experience for the player.
Perguntas frequentes
Why create an installer?
An installer makes onboarding new players more professional and simple: it puts files in the right place, creates shortcuts and avoids manual-install errors.
Do I need to program to create an installer?
No. Installer-packaging tools work via a wizard: you point to the files, icons and shortcuts, and they generate the installer.