How to Convert Perl Script to Self Extracting EXE
When distributing files over the Internet, it is important to use compression to make the files as small as possible. However, compression can be a problem when the person downloading the file does not have the same program that was used to compress it. Compress your Perl scripts into self-extracting EXE files using WinRAR or WinZip to enable any person to extract them successfully.
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Instructions
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WinRAR
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Download and install WinRAR.
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Right click on the Perl script file, and click on "Add to archive." A WinRAR window will appear and wait for your input.
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Select "best' using the drop-down menu under "Compression method" to make the compressed file as small as possible.
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Check the box labeled "Create SFX archive."
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Click "OK" to create the self-extracting archive. The recipient can extract the file by double-clicking on it.
WinZip Self-Extractor
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Download and install WinZip and WinZip Self-Extractor.
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Right click on the Perl script file, click "WinZip," and click "Add to Zip file." In the window that appears, click "Use Evaluation Version" unless you have purchased the program.
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Click "Add," then click "OK." The Zip archive will be created. Close the WinZip window and launch WinZip Self-Extractor.
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Click "Next" until you reach a window with a button labeled "Browse." Click this button and navigate to the Zip file that was created in the previous step. Double click on it, then click "Next."
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Click "Finish" to create the self-extracting archive. The recipient can extract the file by double-clicking on it.
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Tips & Warnings
WinRAR and WinZip are not the only programs available to compress files into the self-extracting EXE format. However, they are two of the most commonly-used. Both programs are free to download, but must be registered for a fee after the initial free trial period.
