Unity: Export options for Windows - windows

I have just started using Unity3d for creating 3d and 2d games for the Windows operating system. So, I learnt the basics and created a simple maze game. When I exported the game for Windows operating system in a folder named Output it created a executable file in that folder and a Data folder. The Data folder contained many files, folders, dlls, etc. But don't want those all files to come there. Is there a way so that I can export the complete game as a executable or manage the structure of the dependencies on my own? If this not possible then are there any more game engines which will allow me to do this, as I have seen many games having such directory structure.
Another problem that I found was that when I ran the game it first opened a configuration window asking me for the resolution in which I wanted to run the game and other settings. But I don't my game to have that kind of pop-up when I publish it.
So, is there any way that can help me structure my dependencies and remove the configuration window. If you know the answer of any one of these questions then please answer.
Thanks, in advance.

Is there a way so that I can export the complete game as a executable
or manage the structure of the dependencies on my own?
As far as I know, you cannot configure how a Unity app is built.
You could try using a packager application that takes the build directory and generates a single executable file, as described in this question: https://superuser.com/questions/749447/creating-a-single-file-executable-from-a-directory-in-windows . Beware that not every application can be packaged this way, in particular I don't know if these tools work well with Unity applications.
remove the configuration window
You can avoid the configuration window using Build Settings -> Player Settings -> Resolution and Presentation -> Display resolution dialog: enable/disable . Check he following question: http://answers.unity3d.com/questions/134444/is-it-possible.html .
Unity also will show a startup screen, which you can customize or remove if you are using the Pro version.

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Connecting dots from self-contained Java application to Mac OS installation

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the resulting folder-as-executable can be shipped via either .dmg or .pkg
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For the first part, I'm on shaky conceptual ground. I've found info about Bundles, but no tutorials, walk-throughs or examples. It looks like a key step is understanding how to make a proper Info.plist file, but doing this properly looks tricky. Also, I'm not clear on how the resulting Bundle will become an .app file or if it needs to, or if there is another, more direct way to make my file folder be viewed by the OS as an application.
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I've had a friend do a test download and install, and the program works!
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How to associate file during folder copy on Mac OS X

I involved with the development of an application that is intended to deploy on multiple desktop system including the Macintosh.
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MyApp -> Applications
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I've been through the Windows and Mac video tutorials on the FireBreath (FB) website, through all the documentation and even seen the ActiveX example that a person has provided.
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So how do I create a new project in FB? Should I just take the existing FB sln file and create a new empty project in it? How do I know what classes I should add to the project? How do I edit cmakeLists.txt to recognize my project? How does running prep2010.cmd make my newly added project compile?
If I need to create a wrapper for my ActiveX, how do I go about creating that project in Windows?
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To get text instructions, you can find them fairly easily:
Go to http://firebreath.org and click on "Getting Started". Scroll down to "Creating a new plugin project" and click on the link.
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3) Run fbgen.py with python and follow the steps.
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