Many applications require additional components installed on the target system to run properly. Therefore, before installing an application, it’s important to ensure all prerequisites are met. One common prerequisite is the .NET Framework.

We’re excited to introduce a new feature in Advanced Installer: the Samples Gallery. This feature is designed to provide ready-to-use sample projects and comprehensive tutorials, making it easier to implement and understand the many features Advanced Installer has to offer.

In this blog article, I’ll show you how to create a desktop shortcut icon for your main executable using Inno Setup.

In an era where cyber threats loom large, ensuring the integrity and security of software applications is paramount. Trusted signing, an extension of cloud signing services used for documents, plays a crucial role in the software development and distribution process.

Digitally signing installers is a crucial practice in the software deployment process. It ensures that malicious actors can’t distribute harmful versions of legitimate software.

When developing software or creating a software package for internal use, self-signed certificates can be really handy.

Microsoft’s Azure Code Signing service was transitioned to Azure Trusted Signing (later edit: and, since January 2026, to Artifact Signing). This new service replaces the old model and modernizes the code-signing workflow. The solutions that relied on an Azure code signing certificate, Microsoft code signing, or a traditional Microsoft code signing certificate are now considered deprecated.

Nowadays, in the digital era, with the rising number of cyberattacks, it’s crucial to keep applications secure.

A digital signature guarantees the authenticity of an electronic document or message. In the software industry, code signing provides an added layer of security and trust that you're using a code that comes from an original vendor and not a third-party that could have maliciously altered the code.

PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT) is the go-to solution for enterprises aiming to standardize their software deployment process.

Are you a developer or IT professional looking to digitally sign your code or software application, but unsure of how to acquire a digital certificate? In this blog post, we will introduce you to some of the top providers where you can buy these certificates at an affordable cost.

MSI deployments, while effective, are often marred by common errors.

Installing MSI packages through PowerShell is a widely known technique that simplifies the deployment of software across multiple systems, especially for system administrators and IT professionals.

Creating a seamless user experience for an application often involves the use of shortcuts.

At the 2022 Microsoft Build event, a new opportunity was announced for developers: the ability to upload MSI and EXE applications directly to the Microsoft Store.

As one of the most prominent programming languages in the world, Python is supported by many tools and modules. It is easy to learn and provides a nicely constructed code -- which opens the door for many solutions and endless possibilities.

MSIX is a game-changer for software application distribution. However, it’s not all smooth sailing - there are challenges to face. A big one? Configuring your application.

With Microsoft's transition from MSI to MSIX, notable changes have emerged in application deployment, particularly in the software activation process.

When you switch from using App-V to MSIX for packaging your applications, you'll notice a big change in how shortcuts work. MSIX doesn't use the old .lnk shortcuts StartMenu you might be used to. Instead, it uses something called “modern application entries.”

The MSI format is a widely recognized standard in the software industry for distributing software packages on Windows devices. The WiX toolset allows you to build MSI packages by writing XML files that describe components, registry entries, and other resources.