Thinstall works well with all 3rd party installers. Some reasons you may want to do this:
1. Thinstall's installer does not support some complex installation needs. For example, there is no easy way to Install Windows Service Packs and continue installation after reboot.
2. Thinstall's installer does not support highly customizable dialog boxes and user interface screen.
3. Thinstall's installer does not support partial installs or installation of conditional components.
We expect these areas to improve in the near future, but if you have an immediate need you may want to consider using one of the following free Installers.
Inno Setup - http://www.jrsoftware.org/isinfo.php
Nullsoft Scriptable Install System - http://nsis.sourceforge.net/site/index.php
Commercially supported Installers:
Wise Solutions: http://www.wise.com
Install Shield: http://www.installshield.com
Developers wishing to take advantage of Thinstall's unique features such Software & Data Protection and Virtual Registry can use two deployment products as pictured below.
