When deploying applications, the architecture and packaging format you choose play an important role regarding compatibility, performance, and user reach.

It is commonly known that MSX technology comes with a set of limitations that most of the packagers must deal with, in spite of all its benefits.

Developing complex applications often involves various components, each requiring its own installer. To streamline the build process, it’s important to manage and build all installers within a single solution.

When creating an installer for your application, it's often necessary to read configuration values during the setup process.

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.

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.

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.

Java applications are compiled into JAR files, which require the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) to run. However, JAR files cannot be executed as standalone files.

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.

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.

Software branding plays a fundamental role in distinguishing your product in the competitive market. Beyond functionality, your software's brand recognition is crucial.

For many years, Windows was missing a handy feature that Linux users took for granted: an efficient package manager. This tool streamlines the process of installing, updating, and configuring software.

The confusion of dealing with unsigned drivers can sometimes disrupt your software installation process. Windows typically raises a red flag when such drivers come into play, triggering a warning message that it can't validate the publisher's credibility.

In the world of digital communication, being able to correctly identify and interpret different types of data files is crucial.

Microsoft Office introduced add-ins, replacing the old COM plugins for developers. Now, developers create applications using Office Add-Ins, expanding the range of possibilities and features within the operating system.

Ensuring your application is well-designed is one of the key methods to keep users engaged. They need to have a positive experience while using your app, therefore a poor design can drive them away.

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.