Not C# related so much, but can a Setup file be decompiled?

[jwarmuth]

I'm just curious if there is a way to take a setup program apart to explore the application.

Let me put this into context:

Let's say I just downloaded the latest smilie add on for IM and email, but an suspect of spyware or other malicious intent during the installation process. Can the 'setup.exe' be decompiled/segregated into the individual parts contained within?

I've tried with Visual Studio, but it does not work like I had hoped. Curios if there is another method for this. TIA!

Jeff W.
MCSE, CNE

 

[NeilTrain]

try winrar (

http://www.rarlab.com/

)

You might need to try changing the file extension to .cab, and uncompressing it.

 

[jwarmuth]

Tried with no success. Thanks though.

Jeff W.
MCSE, CNE

 

[stathread]

Try this, but you will have to install your software to see exactly whats being installed.

http://www.sysinternals.com/Utilities/Filemon.html