Version 23.7 introduces a UI editor for the built-in Licensing dialog, giving you full control over how trial and licensing prompts are displayed and customized.

Version 23.7 is now available and introduces new customization capabilities for licensing workflows, expanded automation support, and multiple improvements across packaging and deployment scenarios.

Many applications rely on INI files for configurations. In some scenarios, you may want to allow users to define specific configuration values during the installation process and automatically write them inside the INI file.

I remember when Microsoft released the MSIX technology in 2018, and Advanced Installer was the first application packaging tool to support it.

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Understanding the Windows Desktop Runtime and how it fits in the larger .NET ecosystem has become increasingly difficult, but it is also important for developers who build desktop Windows Applications.

Every application needs a way to store its settings, which exist outside of the application’s code.

In the Windows ecosystem, we have components that operate quietly in the background without the user’s knowledge, and they are essential for the correct functioning of other applications that might depend on them.

Security, security, security… and Updater Cloud.

Version 23.6 introduces the Updater Cloud Add-On, enabling you to publish and manage update configuration files directly from Advanced Installer, without maintaining your own hosting infrastructure. Version 23.6 also expands support for ARM in Mixed Packages, helping streamline your release process.

Publishing updates shouldn’t slow you down.

Although rarely considered, a cfg file is an essential component that keeps software running as expected by users.

Rolling out software to multiple computers can be a time-consuming task for IT teams.

Group Policy is a powerful tool for managing Windows Environments, and we’ve previously discussed how you can deploy an MSI using GPOs.

Applications in the modern Windows Application ecosystem are attempting to evolve beyond the standard folders that contain only executables and resources. Windows apps are distributed, installed, and updated as packages, providing structure and security through digital signatures and uniquely identifiable assets.

Digital signatures have grown in popularity and acceptance in the industry and are now required in some cases, such as with MSIX packages. This ensures that the software delivered is secure and trustworthy.

In 2018, Microsoft announced MSIX as the next big thing: a single installer that will replace MSI, EXE, and APP-V.

WPF, which stands for Windows Presentation Foundation, is a framework used for building client applications that run on Windows operating systems, was introduced as a part of .NET Framework 3.0.

Updates are an important part of any application. They allow you to deliver fixes, improvements, and security patches.