Group Policy Objects (GPOs) are a powerful feature of Windows environments that enable administrators to control and configure operating systems, programs, and user settings across a network.

InstallShield is a popular software packaging creation and adjustment tool. As mentioned frequently in our blogs, one of the most crucial aspects of the software packaging industry in infrastructure management is the possibility of performing silent installations and uninstallations.

Those of you already familiar with Intune might have noticed that, by default, Intune runs the application installer process in a 32-bit context. Unlike SCCM, Intune doesn’t offer an option to start app installation in a 64-bit context with a simple checkbox.

Signing an executable (EXE) file with a code signing certificate is essential for ensuring the authenticity and integrity of the software, especially in security-conscious environments.

In an enterprise environment, applications are often deployed via configuration management tools like Intune, SCCM (MECM), or similar. These installations typically occur in the system context because end users lack administrative privileges. As a result, user-specific registry keys under the HKEY_CURRENT_USER (HKCU) hive are not applied during the installation process.

PowerShell scripts are an effective tool for automating tasks, but with great power comes a need for security.

The latest version of Advanced Installer introduces a new predefined custom action that enables copying Current User registry values to all users during installation.

The ImageMagick team has recently adopted Trusted Signing to enhance the security and reliability of its binaries and installers.

In today's IT world, keeping software distribution secure and maintaining its integrity is crucial.

Software applications often require certain components, like runtime environments, databases, or other software to run properly. It’s important to make sure the right versions of these components are installed before the main application runs.

Configuration Manager as well as Intune are by all means the most widely used of the software deployment tools within organizations worldwide. Although these are truly great tools for big corporations, they might be a bit out of the scope for small or medium size organizations due to their complication and a lot of learning is required.

Ensuring the security and integrity of software applications is a key part of modern digital safety practices. Digitally signing an MSI file from the command line is a straightforward process that enhances the security and trustworthiness of your application.

Many applications require additional components installed on the target system to run properly. Therefore, before installing an application, it’s important to ensure all prerequisites are met. One common prerequisite is the .NET Framework.

With the release of Advanced Installer version 22.0, our software can no longer be installed on Windows 7.

We’re excited to introduce a new feature in Advanced Installer: the Samples Gallery. This feature is designed to provide ready-to-use sample projects and comprehensive tutorials, making it easier to implement and understand the many features Advanced Installer has to offer.

In this blog article, I’ll show you how to create a desktop shortcut icon for your main executable using Inno Setup.

The latest release of Advanced Installer brings us into the final stages of the WinUI migration. Replacing an outdated UI framework while adding new predefined functionality is always a challenge.

Hello again! Let's dive into the next installment of our series where we simplify your workload using PowerShell and Intune.

Welcome back to our series on automating Intune operations with PowerShell. Each article is here to make your day-to-day tasks easier and boost your toolkit with powerful scripting capabilities.

Advanced Installer is thrilled to announce our participation as a Gold Partner at the upcoming AppManagEvent 2024.