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How to run exe on mac
How to run exe on mac

How to Run an .exe File on a Mac

In a previous blog article, we discussed what an EXE setup file is, how it differs from an MSI installer, and other general EXE file particulars related to Windows setup.exe.

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Radu Popescu

December 8th, 2025 · 5min read

#EXE
Ai v23
Ai v23

Advanced Installer 23.3 Released

In this release, Advanced Installer introduces WinGet manifest generation, allowing you to create WinGet manifests directly inside the application, without the hassle of managing YAML files or external scripts. We’ve also expanded support for MSIX App Attach, enabling you to generate VHD, VHDX, and CIMFS images for modern deployment scenarios.

December 4th, 2025

Run exe file from powershell
Run exe file from powershell

How to Run EXE Files using PowerShell

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.

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Alex Marin

December 2nd, 2025 · 5min read

#POWERSHELL #EXE
Rsat install on windows11
Rsat install on windows11

How to install RSAT on Windows 11

If you’re an IT administrator managing multiple Windows servers, you may have heard of Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT). RSAT is a collection of Microsoft utilities that let you manage Windows Server roles and features remotely from a Windows client machine — meaning you don’t need to log in to the server itself to perform administrative tasks.

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Horatiu Vladasel

November 21st, 2025 · 4min read

#WINDOWS-11
Create msi installer with visual studio 2026
Create msi installer with visual studio 2026

How to Create an MSI Installer with Visual Studio 2026

Visual Studio is a complete development environment for writing, testing, and deploying applications across different platforms. Beyond coding, it also supports creating MSI installers directly within the IDE.

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Renato Ivanescu

November 21st, 2025 · 3min read

#VISUAL-STUDIO #MSI
Repackaging versus wrapping
Repackaging versus wrapping

Repackaging vs Wrapping: Which is the Best Option for Software Packaging?

One of the greatest things about software packaging is the variety of choices available to you to achieve your objectives. However, having too many alternatives to choose from can make it challenging to pick the best one for your requirements.

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Alex Marin

November 13th, 2025 · 6min read

#TIPS #MSI
How to align columns in listbox in advanced installer
How to align columns in listbox in advanced installer

How to Correctly Align Columns in ComboBox, ListBox, or CheckListView in Advanced Installer

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.

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Renato Ivanescu

November 6th, 2025 · 4min read

#CUSTOM-ACTION #TIPS #POWERSHELL
Psadt service ui deprecation defer function impact
Psadt service ui deprecation defer function impact

PSADT Service UI Deprecated: What is the impact on the defer feature?

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.

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Radu Popescu

November 5th, 2025 · 6min read

#AUTOMATION #POWERSHELL
Appv msix conversion msix packaging tool limitations
Appv msix conversion msix packaging tool limitations

App-V to MSIX Conversion: MSIX Packaging Tool Limitations

Automatically converting your App-V application to MSIX spares you from rebuilding it from the ground up.

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Horatiu Vladasel

October 31st, 2025 · 9min read

#MSIX #APP-V #TOOLS
Ai v23
Ai v23

Advanced Installer 23.2 Released

Advanced Installer 23.2 delivers key enhancements across PowerShell automation, UI performance, and compatibility with the latest Windows and .NET versions.

October 28th, 2025

Top windows installer package errors
Top windows installer package errors

Top 10 Windows Installer Package Errors and How to Fix Them

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.

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Alex Marin

October 20th, 2025 · 10min read

#WINDOWS #MSI
How to use ps2exe embedfiles parameter
How to use ps2exe embedfiles parameter

How to use the new PS2EXE -embedFiles parameter

Converting PowerShell scripts into standalone executables with PS2EXE has always carried one persistent inconvenience: the external files.

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Horatiu Vladasel

October 16th, 2025 · 3min read

#EXE
Advanced installer architect complementing psadt
Advanced installer architect complementing psadt

How Advanced Installer Architect Complements PSADT in Application Packaging

Modern-day application packaging often relies on free, open-source scripting methods, and one of the most widely adopted is the PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT). However, there are cases where PSADT alone is not sufficient. In such cases, the Advanced Installer Architect steps in to complement the workflow of an application packager.

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Radu Popescu

October 15th, 2025 · 8min read

#ENTERPRISE-PACKAGING
Software subscription renewal strategy with advanced installer updater
Software subscription renewal strategy with advanced installer updater

Turn Software Updates into a Subscription Renewal Strategy with Advanced Installer Updater

Software updates are an important part of keeping applications secure, stable, and competitive. But they also serve as a valuable business tool, as each new release is an opportunity to remind customers of your product and encourage them to maintain or renew their subscription.

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Renato Ivanescu

October 10th, 2025 · 6min read

#UPDATER
Customize app installer ui no xml required
Customize app installer ui no xml required

Customize Your App Installer UI in Minutes - No XML Required

Customizing the App Installer UI used to require manually editing an XML file and adding it to your MSIX application. With Advanced Installer, however, you can do the customization directly from its graphical user interface, no XML editing is required.

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Renato Ivanescu

October 2nd, 2025 · 2min read

#MSIX #XML
How to handle fonts on windows with powershell
How to handle fonts on windows with powershell

Handle fonts on Windows with PowerShell (and a faster alternative)

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

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Horatiu Vladasel

October 1st, 2025 · 3min read

#POWERSHELL #WINDOWS #APPLICATION-RESOURCES
Create wix installer for windows service dot net
Create wix installer for windows service dot net

How to Create a WiX Installer for a Windows Service (.NET)

The Windows services are apps that run in the background of the Windows operating system without direct user interaction. But how do you build and install a .NET-based service?

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Renato Ivanescu

September 25th, 2025 · 7min read

#WIX #INSTALLER
Ai v23
Ai v23

Advanced Installer 23.1 Released

Advanced Installer 23.1 introduces AppInstaller UI customization, allowing you to design a unique installation experience directly from our graphical interface. No more manual XML editing — you can now configure the installer window title, checkbox positions, accent colors, logos, button text, and alignment options with just a few clicks.

September 25th, 2025

Software deployment checklist and best practices
Software deployment checklist and best practices

The Essential Software Deployment Checklist and Best Practices

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

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Radu Popescu

September 18th, 2025 · 6min read

#DEPLOYMENT #AUTOMATION
Create installer for dot net framework windows service
Create installer for dot net framework windows service

How to Create an Installer for a Windows Service (.NET Framework) Using WiX

The operating system manages Windows Services, the background processes that can run continuously without user interaction.

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Renato Ivanescu

September 17th, 2025 · 6min read

#WIX
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