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Ai v20
Ai v20

Advanced Installer 20.5 Released

We are excited to announce the latest release of Advanced Installer version 20.5.

March 30th, 2023

How to install msi from cmd
How to install msi from cmd

How to install MSI from Batch Script

Batch scripting is still widely used within organizations all over the world, despite the popularity of PowerShell, which is a more powerful programming language. Almost every task or action can be executed by a sequence of commands typed on the Windows Command Prompt.

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Horatiu Vladasel

March 29th, 2023

#MSI
Advanced installer vs visual studio for msix
Advanced installer vs visual studio for msix

Packaging Multi-Technology Applications as MSIX | Advanced Installer vs. Visual Studio

It can be challenging to create a software package that works seamlessly across different technologies and platforms.

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Alexandra Stoienescu

March 29th, 2023

#VISUAL STUDIO #NEWS
Msix migration limitations and solutions
Msix migration limitations and solutions

Migrating to MSIX: Limitations, Workarounds and Solutions

MSIX is a modern technology that has transformed the way we approach software installations and deployments, both for individual users and enterprises.

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Alex Marin

March 23rd, 2023

#MSIX #TIPS
Deploy powershell scripts in sccm
Deploy powershell scripts in sccm

Deploying PowerShell Scripts in SCCM: Application Model vs. Legacy Packages vs. Scripts

There are multiple ways to deploy PowerShell scripts in SCCM. Some of the most popular options are the Application model, the Legacy Packages model, and most recently, the Scripts option.

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Alex Marin

March 22nd, 2023

#POWERSHELL #SCCM
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

March 15th, 2023

#TIPS #MSI
Build msi exe package using msbuild
Build msi exe package using msbuild

How to Build MSI or EXE Package Using MSBuild

Let's suppose you want to make changes to a build system so that it can perform multiple actions when building MSI or EXE packages.

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Renato Ivanescu

March 10th, 2023

#MSI #VISUAL STUDIO #TIPS
Change packaging type of appx msix to msi exe
Change packaging type of appx msix to msi exe

How to Change the Packaging Type of APPX or MSIX - UWP vs. Win32 App

In some cases, changing the packaging type of an application requires going back to the drawing board. Even though Advanced Installer's GUI lets you convert MSIX packages by importing them, changing the packaging type of an application can still be a bit tricky.

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Alex Marin

March 8th, 2023

#MSIX #APPX #MSI
Ai v20
Ai v20

Advanced Installer 20.4 Released

We are thrilled to announce the latest updates in Advanced Installer designed to enhance your experience and streamline your installation process.

March 2nd, 2023

Optimize graphics intensive applications
Optimize graphics intensive applications

What kind of Graphics Adapter or GPU do your users have and how much memory do the adapters have?

We are excited to announce the Graphics Adapter functionality - our latest addition to Installer Analytics.

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Alexandra Stoienescu

March 1st, 2023

#NEWS #ANALYTICS
Automate software deployment with configuration manager
Automate software deployment with configuration manager

Automating Application Installation with Configuration Manager: Deploying Software using Package vs Application Model

Installing and maintaining software applications across a large number of workstations can be a cumbersome and time-consuming operation for any enterprise.

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Horatiu Vladasel

March 1st, 2023

#SCCM
Create msix package for winforms app
Create msix package for winforms app

How to Create an MSIX Package for WinForms Application

As an IT professional, you might have come across Windows Forms (WinForms) when building applications on Windows. WinForms is a free and open source GUI class library included in the .NET Framework that has been heavily used since its release in 2002.

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Alex Marin

February 24th, 2023

#MSIX #TIPS
Msi upgrade vs msp patch
Msi upgrade vs msp patch

MSI Upgrade vs. MSP Patch. Which one to use?

In the tech industry, there's often a dilemma about which technology to use for patches. Specifically, when an ISV (Independent Software Vendor) creates an MSI for the first time and updates come up, they must choose between MSP and MSI options.

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Alex Marin

February 23rd, 2023

#MSI #MSP #TIPS
Automate msi building using github actions
Automate msi building using github actions

How to automate the MSI building using GitHub Actions

The GitHub Actions platform simplifies the automation of your software workflows. It allows you to build, test and deploy your code directly from GitHub, making it a super reliable CI/CD platform.

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Alex Marin

February 17th, 2023

#MSI
Webinar powershell integration
Webinar powershell integration

Webinar Invite | PowerShell Integration in Advanced Installer | Streamlining Your Deployments

Power up your installation process with Advanced Installer’s integration with PowerShell. In our upcoming webinar, we'll explore how this dynamic duo can simplify the often overwhelming task of configuring your product's state.

#WEBINAR #NEWS
Electron msi installer
Electron msi installer

Create an MSI Installer by packaging an Electron application

Electron is an open-source framework to develop desktop GUI applications using web technologies. It combines the Chromium rendering engine and the Node.js runtime.

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Horatiu Vladasel

February 15th, 2023

#MSI
What is app installer
What is app installer

What is App Installer? And how to use it to simplify MSIX installation and updating process

In our previous articles, we discussed How to Set Automatic MSIX Downgrades with .appinstaller and the MS-AppInstaller Web Protocol, and now we will be discussing the technicalities of the .appinstaller.

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Alex Marin

February 8th, 2023

#MSI #TIPS
Silent install exe using powershell and cmd
Silent install exe using powershell and cmd

Unattended Installation - How to Silently Install your EXE using PowerShell & CMD?

One of the main challenges IT Pros face with application packages is the unattended installation. Unattended installations ensure that the same configuration is applied to all your active systems in the infrastructure, and no human error during installation can change that configuration.

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Alex Marin

February 8th, 2023

#TIPS #POWERSHELL
What is appx file
What is appx file

What is an APPX File - How to extract, open and edit one?

Have you encountered an .appx file and wondered what it is and what it can be used for?

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Radu Popescu

February 1st, 2023

#APPX #TIPS
Welcome advanced installer new start page
Welcome advanced installer new start page

The WinUI migration has started for Advanced Installer - Welcome the brand new look of the Start Page

It's the beginning of a new year, and we at Advanced Installer are releasing our first product update of the year - Advanced Installer 20.3.

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Alexandra Stoienescu

February 1st, 2023

#NEWS #UPDATE
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