Offering trial versions of applications is a common strategy to attract users by allowing them to evaluate the software before purchasing. However, designing a secure and user-friendly trial functionality can be challenging.

MSI deployments, while effective, are often marred by common errors.

Advanced Installer 21.6 is out, bringing essential updates and improvements to streamline your software packaging and deployment workflows. This release introduces custom context menu for file associations installed via MSIX, simplifying user interactions with your applications.

Today, we're exploring the WindowsApps folder that you find in Windows 10 and 11. This folder holds all the files for UWP (Universal Windows Platform) applications on your computer.

In our previous article, we discussed how to create Web, Offline & Enterprise MSI within the same Advanced Installer project.

In our previous article, we talked about how to create Web, Offline & Enterprise MSI all within the same Advanced Installer project.

In today's technology-driven workplace, deploying Win32 applications efficiently and securely is a critical challenge for IT departments.

Installing MSI packages through PowerShell is a widely known technique that simplifies the deployment of software across multiple systems, especially for system administrators and IT professionals.

This release brings improvements useful mostly to software vendors creating packages from scratch, with a few exceptions on MSIX repackaging. The focus of the release are our most used features: prerequisites, installer dialogs/themes and automation.

In the world of software development, especially within the Java ecosystem, JAR files are a fundamental component. Standing for Java Archive, a JAR file is essential for packaging, deploying, and distributing Java applications.

Running Python scripts from PowerShell is a powerful way to integrate Python's capabilities into a Windows environment. Before diving into how to execute a Python script from PowerShell, it's important to ensure Python is installed on your Windows machine.

Creating a seamless user experience for an application often involves the use of shortcuts.

At the 2022 Microsoft Build event, a new opportunity was announced for developers: the ability to upload MSI and EXE applications directly to the Microsoft Store.

As one of the most prominent programming languages in the world, Python is supported by many tools and modules. It is easy to learn and provides a nicely constructed code -- which opens the door for many solutions and endless possibilities.

NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System) is an open-source tool that enables developers to create efficient and customizable Windows installers. Originally developed by Nullsoft, the creators of Winamp, NSIS has evolved into a versatile and widely adopted installation system.

MSIX is a game-changer for software application distribution. However, it’s not all smooth sailing - there are challenges to face. A big one? Configuring your application.

With Microsoft's transition from MSI to MSIX, notable changes have emerged in application deployment, particularly in the software activation process.

With the release of version 1.2023.1005.0, the MSIX Packaging Tool has introduced an exciting new feature: PSF Fixups. This feature allows for the automatic injection of PSF fixups, eliminating the need for manual configuration. It applies to both converted packages (from App-V 5 to MSIX) and those created from scratch.

Hey there, IT folks! I have some exciting news to share with you about Microsoft Intune Enterprise App Management. This addition to the Intune Suite is set to launch in February 2024, and it's going to revolutionize the way we handle third-party applications.

In a field as dynamic as software development and IT, keeping up with the latest tools and technologies is crucial. That's why we're excited to offer you a spot at our upcoming webinar, "Advanced Installer 2023 Rewind - Top Features of 2023 and Future Plans for Developers and IT Pros."