Advanced Installer 21.9 Release Notes

On July 3rd, 2024 Caphyon Ltd. is proud to announce the release of Advanced Installer 21.9 in Free, Professional, Enterprise and Architect editions. This release is available for download on the Advanced Installer website.

Discover the latest updates in Advanced Installer 21.9, featuring the powerful new nested Context Menus for File Associations in MSIX. This feature provides a more organized and efficient user interface for managing file associations, allowing for easier navigation and improved usability.

We've introduced a reboot option for NewPrerequisite and UpdatePrerequisite command lines, along with support for Java versions 19 through 22. Enhancements also include new translations for default strings, a refactored build log for improved clarity, and the AppInstaller theme now supports BrowseDlg dialog for a better user experience.

Check out our video for a detailed walkthrough of all new features and improvements in Advanced Installer 21.9.

New features, bug fixes, and general improvements are included in the current release. See the full list below.

New features

  • Requested by customer
    Nested Context Menus for File Associations in MSIX
Enhancements

  • Requested by customer
    Move/Copy operation now completes after Reboot when file is in use

  • Requested by customer
    Add reboot option for NewPrerequisite and UpdatePrerequisite command line
  • Add translations for default strings

  • Requested by customer
    Add support for remembering the last used build

  • Requested by customer
    Add BrowseDlg dialog support in the AppInstaller theme
  • Refactoring the build log for improved clarity and efficiency
  • Add support for Java 19, 20, 21, and 22 versions for Java products and Launch Condition
Bug fixes

  • Reported by customer
    Fix EXE icon issue in non-English language projects

  • Reported by customer
    Fix bug where the description field fails to set MSI name in UAC using trusted signing

  • Reported by customer
    Resolve the issue with the "Install side-by-side" option not always being preserved on upgrades

  • Reported by customer
    Fix the error causing files to be digitally signed twice in an MSIX build

  • Reported by customer
    Correct reboot prompt behavior during uninstallation
  • Address the logo overlapping with dialog elements on PrepareDlg for Surface theme variations that use two colors
  • Crash on builds view when editing an App-V package

  • Reported by customer
    The installer hangs when the "Display error message" Custom Action is used on a dialog

  • Reported by customer
    Size doubles in the Control Panel after “Modify a package” that uses custom ARP

  • Reported by customer
    The file can not be removed from the project after version sync and unsync

  • Reported by customer
    Rendering issues with SetupTypeDlg dialog icons on the Serene theme
  • Resolved an issue where the system did not prompt for the certificate password when the entered password was incorrect

  • Reported by customer
    Fix scheduled task that failed if it was scheduled to run at task creation

  • Reported by customer
    Uninstall certificate CA does not work if the thumbprint contains uppercase letters

  • Reported by customer
    Per build default file path is not updated if changing the source