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Msix shell context menu

Shell Context Menu Support in MSIX Packaging

The Context Menu is undeniably one of the most useful shell extensions in Windows. This menu appears when you right-click on an object, like a file, folder, or icon, in Windows Explorer or File Explorer.

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Horatiu Vladasel

November 16th, 2023 · 3min read

#MSIX
Sccm to intune migration for application deployment
Sccm to intune migration for application deployment

SCCM to Intune Migration: Is Intune the best Microsoft SCCM Alternative?

Hey there, IT folks and tech enthusiasts! Today, we're diving into the ever-changing world of IT management, specifically the transition from SCCM to Intune, and spicing things up with a bit of application packaging know-how.

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Alex Marin

November 10th, 2023 · 13min read

#SCCM #INTUNE
Create msi installer for cpp application visual studio
Create msi installer for cpp application visual studio

How to create an MSI installer for your C++ application in Visual Studio

Developing in C++ means creating powerful and efficient applications. But once the development is done, how do we package such an app for the end users?

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Renato Ivanescu

November 10th, 2023 · 6min read

#MSI #VISUAL-STUDIO
Ai v21
Ai v21

Advanced Installer 21.2 Released

We are excited to introduce a powerful new feature in Advanced Installer: the ability to run .NET and .NET Framework code as a predefined custom action.

November 7th, 2023

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
Convert powershell to exe
Convert powershell to exe

How to convert a PowerShell Script into an EXE Shortcut

In software development and system administration, automation is crucial. Consider this: you want a PowerShell script to run every time an application starts.

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Horatiu Vladasel

November 3rd, 2023 · 3min read

#MSIX #POWERSHELL
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
Top windows installer package errors
Top windows installer package errors

Top 10 Windows Installer Package Errors and How to Fix Them

Ever faced annoying errors when trying to install something on Windows? You’re not alone.

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Alex Marin

October 16th, 2023 · 12min read

#WINDOWS #MSI
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
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