CreateInstall is an installer for those who want to completely control the installation process. The entire installation process is presented as a sequence of commands. You can both use those commands that are already available and add any operations that you require. This feature of building your own installation packages makes CreateInstall an extremely powerful and flexible installer.
Using the universal Gentee programming language as your script installation language makes the features of your installation packages unlimited. Your installation packages will do only what you tell them to do. You will have complete control over the install and uninstall processes. You can modify the interface of your dialog boxes, add your own resources, graphic items, and you will also have about 100 KB of source code used in installation packages at your disposal.
One of the components of the installer is the compression algorithms it uses. CreateInstall will meet the most stringent requirements here as well. You can choose between two basic compression algorithms. The first one ensures the perfect compression rate and the second one ensures a high decompression rate for files. You can use both algorithms for different groups of files in one installation package. The file compression component has many additional settings that can help you make the optimal installation package in regards to size and rate.
It is impossible to enumerate everything that you can do with CreateInstall. It is a Lego that will allow you to create and customize your installation package exactly the way you want it to be.
Publisher’s description
What is CreateInstall Light?
CreateInstall Light by Novostrim, OOO is proprietary Windows software in the package managers & updaters category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 4.8 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 8.11.2, released on July 9, 2025. The version history goes back to June 19, 2024: 3 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 2.8 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .ci and .ciq. Similar programs include Chocolatey, NuGet and uv.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (4.8 MB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: CreateInstall Light is a package managers & updater tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CreateInstall Light safe to download?
- The file is served by createinstall.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3F80929345A15D787047E2C397DF802CEAF354B8AC777FEF548FCCBB91F60B7B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›3 versions over 1 year · about 2.8 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.11.2Latest | July 9, 2025 | 4.8 MB | 32-bit EXE |
| 8.11.1 | January 17, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE |
| 8.11.0 | June 19, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Novostrim.CreateInstall.Lite -ecil-setup.8.11.2.exe -silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Novostrim, OOO
- Category
- Package managers & updaters
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 8.11.2
- Released
- July 9, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- September 5, 2024
- Versions listed
- 3
- Updates / year
- 2.8
- Website
- createinstall.com
- winget ID
- Novostrim.CreateInstall.Lite
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is CreateInstall Light free?
CreateInstall Light is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is CreateInstall Light safe to download?
The download comes from createinstall.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install CreateInstall Light with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can CreateInstall Light be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does CreateInstall Light run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of CreateInstall Light?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 19, 2024.
What are alternatives to CreateInstall Light?
Chocolatey, NuGet, uv, Conan Package Manager and UniGetUI (formerly WingetUI) - Pre-Release. The alternatives page compares them.
