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Link installer analytics to application package
Link installer analytics to application package

How to link Installer Analytics to your Installation Package

Have you just finished developing your application and created the installation package using Advanced Installer?

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Radu Popescu

November 3rd, 2023 · 3min read

#ANALYTICS
Winget missing or not installed issue fix
Winget missing or not installed issue fix

Is WinGet missing or not installed on your system? Here's how to fix it

Winget is a command-line package manager created by Microsoft for the Windows operating system. It enables users to search for, install, update, and uninstall software applications using the command line or scripts instead of a graphical user interface (GUI).

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Alex Marin

October 26th, 2023 · 3min read

#TOOLS #WINDOWS
Create msi installer for c sharp application
Create msi installer for c sharp application

How to create a Windows installer for a C# application

C# is a widely used programming language for developing various applications - from desktop apps to games and websites.

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Renato Ivanescu

October 18th, 2023 · 4min read

#MSI #VISUAL-STUDIO
Appv to msix environment variables
Appv to msix environment variables

App-V to MSIX conversion: Environment Variables

In our previous article, we simplified the steps of App-V 5 to MSIX conversion using MSIX Packaging Tool and Advanced Installer. We went even further and saw How to Automate the App-V to MSIX conversion.

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Horatiu Vladasel

October 17th, 2023 · 2min read

#MSIX #APPV
Appv to msix skipped workingdirectory
Appv to msix skipped workingdirectory

App-V to MSIX Conversion: WorkingDirectory skipped during conversion

In our latest article, we discussed App-V to MSIX conversion: Shortcut argument skipped during conversion. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The same goes for WorkingDirectory.

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Horatiu Vladasel

October 5th, 2023 · 3min read

#MSIX #APPV
Ai v21
Ai v21

Advanced Installer 21.1 Released

We are thrilled to introduce a groundbreaking feature in Advanced Installer - the ability to test your installation packages directly within Windows Sandbox.

October 4th, 2023

Appv to msix shortcut argument
Appv to msix shortcut argument

App-V to MSIX conversion: Shortcut argument skipped during conversion

Automatically converting your App-V application to MSIX spares you from rebuilding them from the ground up.

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Horatiu Vladasel

September 29th, 2023 · 5min read

#MSIX #APPV
Sccm application packaging and deployment
Sccm application packaging and deployment

Master SCCM Application Packaging and Deployment with Advanced Installer

Whether you're a seasoned IT professional or new to the application packaging industry, understanding the ins and outs of the process can be crucial.

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Radu Popescu

September 15th, 2023 · 25min read

#SCCM
Microsoft store private app distribution
Microsoft store private app distribution

How to Navigate Private App Distribution in the New Microsoft Store

If you're already familiar with the basics of publishing an MSIX application to the Microsoft Store, you're ahead of the game.

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Radu Popescu

September 8th, 2023 · 2min read

#MICROSOFT-STORE #MSIX #SCCM #INTUNE
Ai v21
Ai v21

Advanced Installer 21.0 Released

Advanced Installer 21.0 is all about MSI packaging UI modernization. We are proud to introduce an innovative feature for enhancing the user interface of your MSI packages: MSI Embedded UI.

September 5th, 2023

Use logo for msix package
Use logo for msix package

Use Logos for MSIX Application Installer Branding

Branding an installation package plays a key role in today’s competitive digital landscape. It helps you differentiate your application in a crowded marketplace. Especially, for those in the application packaging industry, understanding how to brand an MSIX package is crucial to building trust and enhancing user experience.

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Renato Ivanescu

August 28th, 2023 · 5min read

#MSIX #TIPS
Custom prerequisite detection criteria
Custom prerequisite detection criteria

Prerequisite install detection criteria - How to create one

You often need to install additional components (known as prerequisites or runtimes) to your software product so it runs successfully on a machine. You must include the necessary prerequisites in the installer package for the application, ensuring that they are automatically installed on the machine when needed.

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Renato Ivanescu

August 23rd, 2023 · 6min read

#LOCALIZATION
Application packaging interview questions
Application packaging interview questions

Application Packaging Job Interview Questions and Answers

With the release of the MSI Packaging Academy after which you can get a certification that proves your packaging skills, I also thought to give you some of the most used application packaging interview questions, some of which I have asked different applicants during the years. These questions could give you a general idea of what is to be expected when you are going to your next interview and possibly could ease up your emotions.

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Alex Marin

August 18th, 2023 · 8min read

#MSI #REPACKAGING
App packaging benefits
App packaging benefits

The Main Benefits of Application Packaging - A Business Perspective

In business, we often have to weigh the differences between expenses and true investments. Take the application packaging industry, for example.

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Horatiu Vladasel

August 18th, 2023 · 8min read

#MSI #MSIX
Package advancedview java as msix
Package advancedview java as msix

How to package AdvancedView (with Java bundled) as MSIX

Repackaging aWin32 app with Java dependencies as MSIX can often be challenging.

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Horatiu Vladasel

August 11th, 2023 · 3min read

#MSIX #JAVA
Msix error fix loadersearchpathoverride extension
Msix error fix loadersearchpathoverride extension

MSIX: LoaderSearchPathOverride extension fix for "DLL not found" issue

Application packaging is an ever-evolving domain, and MSIX has become the de facto choice for IT professionals and developers.When an application is packaged as an MSIX, it runs within a containerized environment that provides isolation and security.

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Horatiu Vladasel

August 10th, 2023 · 3min read

#MSIX
Branding msi installer with logo
Branding msi installer with logo

Branding your MSI Installation Package using Logos

Software branding plays a fundamental role in distinguishing your product in the competitive market. Beyond functionality, your software's brand recognition is crucial.

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Renato Ivanescu

August 10th, 2023 · 7min read

#MSI #TIPS
Allow app from unknown publisher make changes
Allow app from unknown publisher make changes

"Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to your device" Message Handling

Ever stumbled upon the message “Do you want to allow this app from an unknown publisher to make changes to your device”? You're not alone. This User Account Control (UAC) alert can be unclear, and potentially concerning for some users.

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Alex Marin

August 4th, 2023 · 3min read

#DIGITAL-SIGNATURE
Winget windows package management
Winget windows package management

Windows Package Management: A Comprehensive Guide to WinGet

For many years, Windows was missing a handy feature that Linux users took for granted: an efficient package manager. This tool streamlines the process of installing, updating, and configuring software.

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Alex Marin

August 4th, 2023 · 4min read

#TOOLS #TIPS
Software uninstall with powershell package management
Software uninstall with powershell package management

How to uninstall software using Package management in PowerShell

We've all been there - you're trying to uninstall a piece of software, but it just doesn't seem to be as straightforward as you'd like. Perhaps the traditional uninstall process is proving to be a hassle, or maybe the software doesn't seem to want to leave your system, no matter how hard you try.

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Alex Marin

August 4th, 2023 · 4min read

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