MSI is a Windows Installer package format that uses Microsoft’s Windows Installer service to manage the installation (and uninstallation) of applications.

Automation is probably one of the most used words in the IT Industry these days. We can't enter a room without hearing about it in the software packaging industry. However, sometimes simplicity is key.

The MSI Windows Installer is the most popular packaging format used in Enterprise environments. A lot of Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) create their software installer using MSI Windows Installer technology, whether they provide the installer in MSI format directly or wrap it into a setup EXE.

If we were to manually install and manage software on a large number of target devices, the process would be very expensive and complicated. To avoid that hassle, enterprises use software deployment tools to simplify these tasks.

In this article, we'll explore the various uses of WinGet and the options available when it comes to Store Apps deployment in Intune.

Java is an essential component within enterprise environments, powering various business-critical applications that are necessary for daily operations. However, it is also the most targeted platform for malware and cyber-attacks, posing a significant security risk to organizations that rely on it.

Advanced Installer 20.6 brings you new functional and stability improvements, while setting the foundations for new features.

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.

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.

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.

.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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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