4.16. Windows: NSIS (Optional)

The NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) is used to generate Wireshark-4.5.0-x64.exe from all the files needed to be installed, including all required DLLs, plugins, and supporting files.

To install it, download the latest released version from https://nsis.sourceforge.net. NSIS v3 is required. You can also install it using Chocolatey:

PS$> choco install nsis

You can find more instructions on using NSIS in Section 3.11.5, “Windows: NSIS .exe Installer”.