.ISS File Extension

ISS files exist as 3 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Inno Setup Script

ISS files store instructions for Inno Setup. Inno Setup creates installers for Windows programs. An ISS file controls the installation. It specifies files to install and their locations. It also speci...

General Information

Title ISS File Extension
Extension .iss
Full Form Inno Setup Script
File Type Script File
Developer Jordan Russell
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Define installer
Additional Functions Customize installation
Features Custom scripting, Extensible

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Software Installation Yes
Automated Deployment Yes
Configuration Management Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script injection
Best Practices Code validation, Secure distribution

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1997
Latest Version Inno Setup 6

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .exe, .dll, .bat

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Inno Setup Compiler Free Windows
ISTool Free Windows
Inno Script Studio Free Windows

Type 2: InstallShield Silent Response File

An ISS file is a script used by Inno Setup to create Windows program installers. It has plain text commands that specify install location and method. ISS files compile into EXE files. ISS file open in...

General Information

Title ISS File Extension
Extension .iss
Full Form InstallShield Silent Response File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Flexera Software
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Automate installations
Additional Functions Store responses
Features Pre-configured, Silent setup

File Characteristics

Quality Text based
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Software Deployment Yes
Automated Installation Yes
Unattended Setup Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Sensitive data exposure
Best Practices Encrypt, Limit distribution

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Associated with InstallShield software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .exe, .msi, .bat, .cmd

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
InstallShield Paid Windows

Type 3: FunCom ISS Audio File

An ISS file is used by Inno Setup. It is a script that contains commands that specify how a program is installed on Windows. ISS files are compiled to create .EXE installer files. To create a Windows ...

General Information

Title ISS File Extension
Extension .iss
Full Form FunCom ISS Audio File
File Type Audio File
Developer FunCom
MIME Type audio/x-iss

File Function

Primary Function Store audio
Additional Functions Game sounds, Music playback
Features Game-specific, Compressed

File Characteristics

Quality Varies
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable With specific tools

Use Cases

Video Games Yes
Sound Effects Yes
Background Music Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Backup, Verify sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unknown
Latest Version Depends on game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ogg, .mp3, .wav

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
FunCom Games Game Purchase Varies by game
Dragon UnPACKer Free Windows