Why can't I install the Perl PAR::Packer module?

Question

I am trying to convert my perl scripts into executable files for Windows. The executable file should include all modules, too.

I am trying to install PAR Packer using ppm but I get an error message :

"ppm install failed: Can't find any package that provides PAR::Packer"

code:

 ppm install PAR::Packer

How to make pp work which is present in PAR::Packer? Else, is there any other module / free software to convert Perl to exe?

That seems like a very short error message. Are you pasting in the entire error message, or just retyping a portion of it? — Andy Lester, Jan 14 '14 at 20:55

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 10:25

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It looks to me that there is no PPM package for PAR::Packer.

You're using ActivePerl which makes its own PPM packages which are a subset of the full range of CPAN modules available.

See this answer for more: How to install pp (PAR Packager)?

edited May 23 '17 at 10:25

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answered Jan 14 '14 at 20:59

Andy Lester

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score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 15 '14 at 15:19

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I found that using CPAN alone was not enough to get PAR::Packer installed on my version of Perl (Perl 5, version 16, subversion 3 (v5.16.3) built for MSWin32-x86-multi-thread) on Windows 7. To get the module installed I first had to install Win32::Exe via the ActiveState PPM, then switch and install the PAR::Packer module with CPAN.

answered Jan 15 '14 at 15:19

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yes true. i had to install Win32::Exe too – Ad-vic Jan 15 '14 at 17:18

Why can't I install the Perl PAR::Packer module?

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