How do you get your uploaded skins to auto-install ? ( RESOLVED )

My IconPackages won't auto-install from download

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I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right place, but I'm giving it a shot. The IconPackages that I upload are not being automatically loaded into the IconPackager main program user interface. The downloads are simply being delivered to the customers desktop in the form of a zip file, thus I have gotten messages from customers wanting to know how to get the package installed. I've become weary of having to go through the directions time and again. I see that most other skinners packages load automatically from the download button, how do they do that ? Here is what I have been doing : after putting my package together using the package builder, I save it to the default location of all the other IconPackages. Then I right click on that folder and navigate the context menu to "Send to zip File". The zip is then created and stored until I'm ready to upload my work. So naturally, I upload that zip file, but therein lies the problem, the customer gets just that, a zip file when they hit the download button. No auto-install , just a zip. What am I doing wrong ? I want the customer to be happy with as few hassles as possible. I'm still very much a rookie here and really need some good training by some of you veteran skinners out there. I would be eternally grateful if someone could resolve this dilemna for me and allow me to quit stressing over it all the time.  THANKS  ----  ACE ---

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

They don't auto-install because you have both the individual icons plus the .iconpack in the same folder, I think anyway...after downloading they should first unzip it the open Iconpackager and click on add icon pack and navigate to where the folder is, click on the .iconpack and done. One way to do it.

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Is that the way all the downloads work if you include all the individual icons in the folder ?  If it is,  then I'm probably going to have to continue with installation instructions to my customers because I won't ever upload a pack without including individual icons. I think it gives everyone more flexibility if they want to swap icons around to suit their taste. But thanks for responding Ross, I appreciate it brother. :thumbsup:

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

 Its one way to do it. Mine don't auto-install, I save the files then install them manually, this way I have backups. To make it easier just include a .txt in the folder with instructions. This way its already there. Another way to zip them up is to have the .iconpack separate from the folder. Click on any empty space and drag the box, window, whatever you call it, over both the folder and .iconpack and zip them that way. After you unzip them they'll show up side by side and double clicking on the .iconpack should install it. Best way I know how to explain it. 

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

aah haa !!!....excellent idea about having the 2 seperate pieces zipped plus having the text file with instructions, that's the ticket my friend, you're a genious !! \o/ :thumbsup:    thanks bro !!     --Ace --

Reply #5 from WinCustomize Forums Top

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