diff --git a/optional/config/install-vcesimulator.txt b/optional/config/install-vcesimulator.txt
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..927a9d0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/optional/config/install-vcesimulator.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,8 @@
+[Setup]
+Lang=english
+Dir=C:\Program Files (x86)\VCE Exam Simulator
+Group=VCE Exam Simulator
+NoIcons=0
+SetupType=custom
+Components=manager
+Tasks=desktopicon_manager
diff --git a/optional/install-vcesimulator.cmd b/optional/install-vcesimulator.cmd
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f7532d8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/optional/install-vcesimulator.cmd
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+@echo off
+
+set CONFIG=config\install-vcesimulator.txt
+set EXE=..\software\vce_exam_simulator_setup.exe
+set STARTMENU="%PROGRAMDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"
+
+if NOT EXIST %EXE% (
+  echo ERROR: %EXE% not found!
+  exit /b
+)
+
+echo ####### %0 #######
+
+echo installing VCE Simulator 2 ...
+start /wait %EXE% /LOADINF=%CONFIG% /NORESTART /NOCANCEL /SILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /CLOSEAPPLICATIONS
+
+echo cleanup ...
+del /F %STARTMENU%\"VCE Exam Simulator\VCE Exam Simulator on the Web.url" 2>nul
+del /F %STARTMENU%\"VCE Exam Simulator\Uninstall VCE Exam Simulator.lnk" 2>nul
+
+rem refresh desktop (W10 style)
+ie4uinit.exe -show
+
+echo ####### %0 #######
+pause
+
diff --git a/software/other.csv b/software/other.csv
index 69c2173..7ea6c88 100644
--- a/software/other.csv
+++ b/software/other.csv
@@ -7,4 +7,5 @@ dummy cyberjack-setup.exe
 dummy MACDRIVER.zip
 dummy brother-dcpl6600dw-drivers.EXE
 dummy Win10_20H2_English_x64.iso
+dummy vce_exam_simulator_setup.exe