Npackd

What is Npackd?

Npackd is a comprehensive application management solution for Windows users. It serves as an application store, package manager, and marketplace, empowering users to easily find, install, update, and uninstall software on their systems.

Highlights

• Supports proxy configurations through the Internet Settings Control Panel
• Allows for password-protected access to repositories, enabling controlled access to software
• Facilitates fast installation and uninstallation of applications without user interaction, with the download of the package being the primary time-consuming step
• Enables the definition of additional scripts for more sophisticated installation and uninstallation processes
• Automatically creates and deletes shortcuts in the Start menu
• Supports the installation of multiple program versions side-by-side
• Verifies the cryptographic checksum (SHA1) of packages to ensure integrity
• Detects the presence of certain software even if it was not installed through Npackd, including Windows, Java Runtime Environment (JRE), Java Development Kit (JDK), .NET, Windows Installer, and Microsoft Core XML Services
• Prevents the uninstallation of running programs, ensuring a seamless user experience.