We’ve been working hard over the summer here at Advanced Installer to ship a release packed with new features and improvements to help make your return to work as smooth as possible.

We’re excited to introduce a new, powerful addition to Advanced Installer: the Suite Installer feature.

As explained in other articles on our blog, MSIX treated the classical shortcuts differently.

When it comes to building software installers, Inno Setup stands out for its simplicity. It is a lightweight, script-driven installer framework that software vendors and internal IT teams widely adopt.

In May 2025, Pace Suite announced it would suspend license sales effective June 30, 2025. Maintenance subscriptions expiring before that date can be renewed as usual, while those expiring afterward may still be renewed at a discount, until June 30, 2026, with uninterrupted service for all current clients.

Windows Services are long-running background applications that operate autonomously, without user interaction.

Windows Services are applications that run in the background without displaying any user interface. They are a great option for performing tasks without disrupting the user’s workflow on the machine.

Starting with Advanced Installer 22.9, you can now create native desktop shortcuts in MSIX packages, addressing one of the platform's long-standing limitations.

The application packaging, deployment, and virtualization landscape is constantly evolving.

Have you developed an app that uses a custom font, only to find that end-users reported the font isn’t displaying correctly? This often happens when the font isn’t installed on the Windows operating system.

In today’s world, which is evolving at a rapid pace, new technologies are introduced into the market on a regular basis. Of course, not all technologies are adopted by the public, but some do leave their mark – either on a larger or a smaller scale – on the overall tech world.

Publishing an application to the Windows Package Manager (WinGet) requires a manifest file that defines essential metadata, installer information, and localization details.

When deploying applications, the architecture and packaging format you choose play an important role regarding compatibility, performance, and user reach.

Registry keys play an important role in the Windows operating systems.They store configuration data and settings for both the system and applications. By adding registry keys, you can properly configure and optimize your app for each user’s system.

Our monthly release schedule includes important UX changes for the Custom Actions and Prerequisites views. It also includes new launch conditions for VC++ redistributables, along with new updates for .NET 8.0.17 and 9.0.6.

MSIX is a modern packaging technology that provides reliable application deployment.

When it comes to MSI technology, users might encounter a blocking point with the "Updating component registration" message during the installation process. This can be frustrating, but there are several solutions you can try to fix this issue. Let's explore them in this article.

Windows Services are programs that run the background of the operating systems (OS). Unlike regular applications, these services do not require user interaction, nor do you have the possibility to create them with user interaction. They typically run automatically when the system boots up. Some popular examples of services are the print spooler, task scheduler, DHCP & DNS client, and so on.

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.

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.