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Add launch condition for net framework in wix toolset
Add launch condition for net framework in wix toolset

How to Add a Launch Condition for .NET Framework in WiX Toolset

When installing an application, it’s important to ensure all components required for the application to function properly are already installed on the target machine.

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Renato Ivanescu

April 25th, 2023 · 3min read

#WIX
Deploy net wpf msi installer
Deploy net wpf msi installer

How to deploy .NET WPF applications using MSI installer

Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) is a powerful User Interface (UI) framework for building desktop client apps. It's a part of .NET and offers a multitude of helpful features, such as media services, controls, data binding, and security.

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Renato Ivanescu

April 12th, 2023 · 5min read

#VISUAL-STUDIO #MSI #WINDOWS #TIPS
Deploy msix with group policies
Deploy msix with group policies

Deploy MSIX Applications with Group Policies: Direct MSIX Deployment and MSI Wrapper Methods Explained

In this article, we'll explore how to deploy an MSIX using Group Policies, covering Direct MSIX Deployment with Scheduled Tasks and the MSI Wrapper method.

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Alex Marin

April 4th, 2023 · 5min read

#MSIX #POWERSHELL #MSI #TIPS
Add dependencies to dotnet maui msix
Add dependencies to dotnet maui msix

How to Add C++ Dependencies to Your .NET MAUI MSIX Package

.NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) is a cross platform framework designed for creating native mobile and desktop applications using C# and XAML. With the .NET MAUI platform, you can create applications that run on Android, iOS, MacOS, and Windows from a single code-base.

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Alex Marin

April 4th, 2023 · 6min read

#MSIX #TIPS
Ai v20
Ai v20

Advanced Installer 20.5 Released

We are excited to announce the latest release of Advanced Installer version 20.5.

March 30th, 2023

How to install msi from cmd
How to install msi from cmd

How to install MSI from Batch Script

Batch scripting is still widely used within organizations all over the world, despite the popularity of PowerShell, which is a more powerful programming language. Almost every task or action can be executed by a sequence of commands typed on the Windows Command Prompt.

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Horatiu Vladasel

March 29th, 2023 · 3min read

#MSI
Msix migration limitations and solutions
Msix migration limitations and solutions

Migrating to MSIX: Limitations, Workarounds and Solutions

MSIX is a modern technology that has transformed the way we approach software installations and deployments, both for individual users and enterprises.

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Alex Marin

March 23rd, 2023 · 6min read

#MSIX #TIPS
Deploy powershell scripts in sccm
Deploy powershell scripts in sccm

Deploying PowerShell Scripts in SCCM: Application Model vs. Legacy Packages vs. Scripts

There are multiple ways to deploy PowerShell scripts in SCCM. Some of the most popular options are the Application model, the Legacy Packages model, and most recently, the Scripts option.

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Alex Marin

March 22nd, 2023 · 6min read

#POWERSHELL #SCCM
Repackaging versus wrapping
Repackaging versus wrapping

Repackaging vs Wrapping: Which is the Best Option for Software Packaging?

One of the greatest things about software packaging is the variety of choices available to you to achieve your objectives. However, having too many alternatives to choose from can make it challenging to pick the best one for your requirements.

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Alex Marin

March 15th, 2023 · 5min read

#TIPS #MSI
Windows service vs tray app
Windows service vs tray app

Windows Service or System Tray App? A Practical Comparison

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.

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Danut Ghiorghita

March 14th, 2023 · 5min read

#TIPS #WINDOWS
Msix core brings msix packaging to older windows
Msix core brings msix packaging to older windows

MSIX Core - Bringing Modern MSIX Packaging to Legacy Windows Systems

For those working with application packaging or deployment, MSIX is a name that keeps cropping up. It's Microsoft’s modern packaging format designed to streamline app deployment, improve updates, and enhance security.

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Alex Marin

March 14th, 2023 · 6min read

#MSIX
Build msi exe package using msbuild
Build msi exe package using msbuild

How to Build MSI or EXE Package Using MSBuild

Let's suppose you want to make changes to a build system so that it can perform multiple actions when building MSI or EXE packages.

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Renato Ivanescu

March 10th, 2023 · 5min read

#MSI #VISUAL-STUDIO #TIPS
Change packaging type of appx msix to msi exe
Change packaging type of appx msix to msi exe

How to Change the Packaging Type of APPX or MSIX - UWP vs. Win32 App

In some cases, changing the packaging type of an application requires going back to the drawing board. Even though Advanced Installer's GUI lets you convert MSIX packages by importing them, changing the packaging type of an application can still be a bit tricky.

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Alex Marin

March 8th, 2023 · 4min read

#MSIX #APPX #MSI
Ai v20
Ai v20

Advanced Installer 20.4 Released

We are thrilled to announce the latest updates in Advanced Installer designed to enhance your experience and streamline your installation process.

March 2nd, 2023

Automate software deployment with configuration manager
Automate software deployment with configuration manager

Automating Application Installation with Configuration Manager: Deploying Software using Package vs Application Model

Installing and maintaining software applications across a large number of workstations can be a cumbersome and time-consuming operation for any enterprise.

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Horatiu Vladasel

March 1st, 2023 · 4min read

#SCCM
Create msix package for winforms app
Create msix package for winforms app

How to Create an MSIX Package for WinForms Application

As an IT professional, you might have come across Windows Forms (WinForms) when building applications on Windows. WinForms is a free and open source GUI class library included in the .NET Framework that has been heavily used since its release in 2002.

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Alex Marin

February 24th, 2023 · 6min read

#MSIX #TIPS
Msi upgrade vs msp patch
Msi upgrade vs msp patch

MSI Upgrade vs. MSP Patch. Which one to use?

In the tech industry, there's often a dilemma about which technology to use for patches. Specifically, when an ISV (Independent Software Vendor) creates an MSI for the first time and updates come up, they must choose between MSP and MSI options.

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Alex Marin

February 23rd, 2023 · 5min read

#MSI #MSP #TIPS
Automate msi building using github actions
Automate msi building using github actions

How to automate the MSI building using GitHub Actions

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Alex Marin

February 17th, 2023 · 8min read

#MSI
Webinar powershell integration
Webinar powershell integration

Webinar Invite | PowerShell Integration in Advanced Installer | Streamlining Your Deployments

Power up your installation process with Advanced Installer’s integration with PowerShell. In our upcoming webinar, we'll explore how this dynamic duo can simplify the often overwhelming task of configuring your product's state.

#WEBINAR #NEWS
Electron msi installer
Electron msi installer

Create an MSI Installer by packaging an Electron application

Electron is an open-source framework to develop desktop GUI applications using web technologies. It combines the Chromium rendering engine and the Node.js runtime.

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Horatiu Vladasel

February 15th, 2023 · 4min read

#MSI
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