Some times it is essentials to convert your codes to EXE. In my scenario when I try to provide script to end users and if I expect them not to modify the script before running or executing it, I can convert any cmd bat or PS1 script to EXE easily using native windows tool called iExpress.exe, and export them. This tool is very handy for normal ps1 script to convert to EXE.
You can launch the program just typing iExpress in the run. it is advised to run it as administrator.
In the IExpress Wizard Create new Self Extraction Directive file. SED file store information about this package. If you have already done this, select Open existing one. otherwise select Create New Self Extraction Directive file, Next select Package purpose as Extract files and run an installation command, Files will be expanded to temporary folder.
Type the Title of your package in the box this title will appear on all dialog boxed that the user sees. For confirmation prompt select no prompt.
Choose the Do not display a License agreement.
This is critical step, In the Packages files create a list of files that you want in your compressed package. Click add button and add ps1 files and all the supportive files.
Once files are added you need to provide how the script will launch as like below command in the Install Program to Launch wizard, There is no post install command.
powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -File SystemInfo.ps1
Show window is set to Default recommended by default. No messages will be displayed after Finished message option.
Give a Package name. Configure restart to no restart. In the Save self Extraction Directive (SED) I am selected to not save the file. Go with the creating EXE file.
You can view the summary of created package. it is successful. You can execute ps1 exe file to check the results.
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