4.16. Win32: NSIS (optional)

The NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) is used to generate wireshark-win32-1.12.x.exe from all the files needed to be installed, including all required DLLs, plugins, and supporting files.

To install it, simply download the latest released version (currently 2.46) from http://nsis.sourceforge.net and start the downloaded installer. You will need NSIS version 2. Version 3 is not yet supported.

You will find more instructions in Section 3.11.4, “Win32: NSIS .exe installer”on how to use the NSIS tool.