Recently, I was assigned to monitor a third-party application to detect when a workstation is unlocked or a user logs in. Additionally, if the monitor goes off, the monitored app should be started.

Application dependencies are a common requirement in the packaging industry. With the transition from MSI to MSIX, we now have more options to declare and handle them.

At Advanced Installer, security is our top priority—we take every necessary step to keep our products secure. When a vulnerability is discovered, we immediately investigate and resolve the issue.

Discover the latest improvements in Advanced Installer 22.5, featuring security and feature updates for the LZMA SDK (v24.09) and a fix for CVE-2024-11477, addressing a remote code execution vulnerability in 7-Zip's LZMA compression.

Creating an installation package is a crucial step in software deployment, and choosing the right packaging tool can significantly impact the process. Each tool has its advantages and disadvantages. Your choice depends on factors such as project complexity, ease of use, or the need for advanced features.

MSIX is a modern application packaging format that simplifies deployment and updates. One of its key features is the ability to package registry settings along with the application, ensuring a clean and isolated setup. Key benefits include:

At Advanced Installer, we’ve been hosting weekly Tech Talks for over a year, where our developers share key insights, lessons learned, and in-depth explorations of topics that help us grow as a team. These sessions have been invaluable for us, and we’re excited to share some of the best takeaways with the wider developer community.

Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, commonly known as MDT, is a robust solution for IT professionals needing to deploy Windows operating systems and applications across multiple devices efficiently. Its primary goal is to simplify and streamline the deployment process, ensuring consistency and reducing the likelihood of errors.

As we head into 2025, the application packaging world feels familiar—like a well-worn tool that still gets the job done. While there’s always talk of “the next big thing,” much of what worked in 2024 will keep working. Let’s break down what to expect.

Advanced Installer 22.4 introduces the long awaited MSIX Custom Install Actions feature, allowing you to bundle and install third-party redistributable files, such as .exe or .msi, alongside your MSIX packages.

Starting with ImageMagick version 7.1.1-31, we’re leveraging Advanced Installer to automatically build and publish the latest release to the Windows Package Manager repository. This allows users to install ImageMagick using the Winget command line tool.

The role of a software packaging engineer is often misunderstood. Is it just a small part of a bigger process? Is it a “one-man show”? And do you really need one in your company?

Whether you're a seasoned developer or just getting started, Windows Sandbox is designed to make your application installer testing process smoother, safer, and more efficient.

When creating an installer for your application, it's often necessary to read configuration values during the setup process.

Back in the days of Windows XP and the early stages of application repackaging for enterprise needs, quality assurance teams often needed to verify that the repackaged MSI package had the same structure as the original installation package.

This is not a new issue – it dates back to the transition days between Windows Vista, XP, and Windows 7.

Advanced Installer 22.3 introduces built-in support for Windows Server 2025, enabling seamless configuration of Windows Features and Server Roles directly within your installation packages.

When it comes to application packaging, two widely used tools are Advanced Installer and EMCO MSI Package Builder. Each tool brings unique strengths to the table, catering to various professional needs.

Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) tool made by Microsoft to build code, and publish applications. It is mainly used to develop different types of software—from computer programs to web services.

You've put in the hard work to create an Inno Setup installer, and now it’s time to make sure end users trust your installer. Adding a digital signature to your setup file gives it credibility and protects it from tampering.