Installation Packages
Windows Installer (MSI) packages are available to simplify the redistribution of SocketTools components. These installers are included with SocketTools, but can also be downloaded separately if needed. Additional technical information is available in our knowledge base.
| Product | Version | Download |
|---|---|---|
| SocketTools 11 .NET Edition | 11.0.2185.1657 | [x64] [x86] |
| SocketTools 11 ActiveX Edition | 11.0.2185.1657 | [x64] [x86] |
| SocketTools 11 Library Edition | 11.0.2185.1657 | [x64] [x86] |
| SocketTools 10 .NET Edition | 10.0.1468.2520 | [x64] [x86] |
| SocketTools 10 ActiveX Edition | 10.0.1468.2520 | [x64] [x86] |
| SocketTools 10 Library Edition | 10.0.1468.2520 | [x64] [x86] |
| SocketTools 9.5 .NET Edition | 9.5.9530.3421 | [x64] [x86] |
| SocketTools 9.5 ActiveX Edition | 9.5.9530.3421 | [x64] [x86] |
| SocketTools 9.5 Library Edition | 9.5.9530.3421 | [x64] [x86] |
| SocketTools 8.0 .NET Edition | 8.0.8050.2614 | [x64] [x86] |
| SocketTools 8.0 ActiveX Edition | 8.0.8050.2614 | [x64] [x86] |
| SocketTools 8.0 Library Edition | 8.0.8050.2614 | [x64] [x86] |
If you’re redistributing a 32-bit application, then all you need is the x86 installer package. If you’re redistributing a 64-bit application, then you need the x64 installer package. The installer packages will make sure the SocketTools components and libraries are installed in the correct location and will perform the appropriate version checking.
If you have your own installer for your software, then you can redistribute those MSI packages with your installation and use the msiexec command to perform the installation. For example, this would install the SocketTools 11 32-bit .NET interop libraries with no UI displayed:
msiexec /i cstools11_interop_x86.msi /qn
For the complete list of command line options for msiexec, refer to
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/desktop/Msi/command-line-options