The message is clear: PowerShell is taking over the scripting world within the Windows OS. Until now, many different scripting languages have been used, with batch scripting being the most popular, and later replaced by VBScript.

Creating installer packages sometimes requires presenting item lists in custom dialogs, where data must line up cleanly rather than drift into uneven text blocks. Advanced Installer offers controls such as ComboBox, ListBox, and CheckListView. However, to correctly align columns in these controls, there are some steps you should be aware of.

PSADT 4.1.X finally brings direct user interaction to Intune deployments, so no more ServiceUI.exe. The new Invoke-AppDeployToolkit.exe automatically detects active sessions, displaying messages and prompts right from Intune. But the new Defer feature doesn’t work on an exact timer; it depends on Intune’s own unpredictable recheck cycle.

The Windows Installer service is a standard in the industry when it comes to software packages, but it doesn’t mean it’s not prone to errors.

Windows fonts are a set of digital files that define how text appears on the screen or in print.

In a previous article, we covered the software packaging and testing checklist, along with best practices for follow up.

How did I end up here? Well, I wanted to build a Windows service that would create an SSH reverse tunnel with a PEM-formatted private key, PowerShell, and the Non-Sucking Service Manager (NSSM). I never expected the biggest hurdle would be invisible line endings and encoding quirks.

In a previous blog article, we explored Suite Installer, a new feature in Advanced Installer available starting with version 23.0. We discussed how to create Suite Installer applications, discovered the wide range of visual customization options for each bundled application, and presented some practical use cases.

Software deployment is the process of managing software within organizations. It generally refers to the activities and procedures involved in making applications available for installation to users or performing mass rollouts of a specific application.

The Windows Registry acts, or can be conceived as a structured database of the operating system where Windows and many programs store configuration settings.

PowerShell is, without a doubt, a powerful and commonly used scripting language for task automation and configuration management. However, sharing these scripts with non-technical users can be challenging, and that’s where converting a PowerShell script into an executable (.exe) file becomes useful.

Have you developed an app that uses a custom font, only to find that end-users reported the font isn’t displaying correctly? This often happens when the font isn’t installed on the Windows operating system.

Publishing an application to the Windows Package Manager (WinGet) requires a manifest file that defines essential metadata, installer information, and localization details.

Registry keys play an important role in the Windows operating systems.They store configuration data and settings for both the system and applications. By adding registry keys, you can properly configure and optimize your app for each user’s system.

When it comes to MSI technology, users might encounter a blocking point with the "Updating component registration" message during the installation process. This can be frustrating, but there are several solutions you can try to fix this issue. Let's explore them in this article.

At Advanced Installer, we’ve been hosting weekly Tech Talks for over a year, where our developers share key insights, lessons learned, and in-depth explorations of topics that help us grow as a team. These sessions have been invaluable for us, and we’re excited to share some of the best takeaways with the wider developer community.

SAP GUI is the graphical user interface client used to access SAP systems. It’s an essential tool for organizations that rely on SAP applications. Automating and customizing the installation process not only saves time but also ensures consistency across multiple systems.

One common question packagers often ask themself is what type of installer to use when patching an application.

A continuous activity when it comes to any software application is providing security, improvements, and functional upgrades. But what happens if the end-user has made his personal application configurations and a new update arrives? How can we make sure these user preferences are preserved after an update installation?

ASP.NET applications are not something new in the world. However, having a powerful tool that streamlines and deploys your ASP.NET applications is a must these days.