Ninite () is a
package management system
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that lets users automatically install popular applications for their
Windows
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operating system
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. It allows users to make a selection from a list of applications and bundles the selection into a single installer executable. It is free for personal use, while a paid version, Ninite Pro, is available for professional use. Ninite has been featured on
Der Standard
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and
PC Magazine
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Features
Ninite works on
Windows 7
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and later. It presents the user with a list of programs and generates a custom installer
executable
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based on the user's selection. The installer is able to install the correct application based on the computer's architecture and operating system.
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Web Platform Installer
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Binary repository manager
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Chocolatey
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Software repository
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NuGet
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ProGet
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Windows Package Manager
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