Installer size drastically changed with version 21.9

[baruchi]

I just update to version 21.9.
I am using Visual Studio extension as well.
I noticed that, without making any changes to the project files, the installer .msi file had increased from 11.3MB to 39.4.MB.

I think the msi file is not compressed by default because with i zip it reduces back to 11.4MB
Why is this?
What should i do to set it back to 11.3?

I use these settings:
single MSI
archive installation files into CAB files
Compress CAB files for smaller size
include CAB file into the MSI DB

[Catalin]

Hello,

If possible, could you please give me some more details about this scenario so I can further investigate it?

For instance, what version did you previosuly use?

Let's say you are using version 21.5, if you build the MSI it has 11.3 MB and then if you build it with 21.9 (same AIP file with nothing changed), it has increased size?

If that's the case, please let me know which version so I can run some tests on my end and see if I can also reproduce this.

Best regards,
Catalin

[baruchi]

Hi,
The previous version I used was 21.8 or 21.7.
I did not chnage any settings in AI not in my app.
I have 2 installers for 2 different apps and they both got bigger buy the same ratio.
Both new msi are now around 40MB instead of 11.
Both can be reduced back to 11mb when i zip them.
I think the previous version was really zipping the msi whereas the new version does not.

[Liviu]

Hello,

Can you verify if you are using any of the EmbeddedUI/ExternalUI/WinUI options from the Themes page --> Settings tab?

To facilitate a more in-depth investigation of this issue, could you kindly email the following resources to support at advancedinstaller dot com?

1. the .AIP (setup project) file saved with version 21.9.
2. the .AIP (setup project) project file saved with the old version 21.7.

Best regards,
Liviu

[baruchi]

I am using MSI Embedded UI
I do not have the older, 21.7 .AIP file

Shouldn't the MSI installer be compressed? Is there an option for it?
The fact that I can compress it by ~%70 means that it was not compressed.

Where should I send the API file to?

[Liviu]

Hello,

Without an old project it will be hard to tell what has changed.

Usually when you save the project with a new version, a backup project is saved to disk.

Did you use MSI Embedded UI in the old version? This option will increase the size by about 30mb. You can uncheck it to verify.

As previously mentioned, you can email the resources to support at advancedinstaller dot com.

Best regards,
Liviu

[baruchi]

I sent you the files.
I am not using MSI Embedded UI

[Liviu]

Hello,

We've received your email.

We will reply to your email as soon as we have a conclusive answer.

Best regards,
Liviu