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Download and install prerequisites in parallel during installation
Download and install prerequisites in parallel during installation

How to Download and Install Prerequisites In Parallel During the Installation Process

When you install an application, you may notice that it can take quite a long time – especially when it needs prerequisites for a successful installation. And that happens because prerequisites slow down the installation process since a prerequisite often doesn't get downloaded until the previous one is installed.

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Renato Ivanescu

November 11th, 2022

#NEWS #TIPS
Msix banner
Msix banner

MSIX Supported Features by OS Version

Building an MSIX package for your app? Use the table below to check what Windows version you can target, depending on the features you are using.

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Bogdan Mitrache

November 8th, 2022

#MSIX
Automate appv5 to msix conversion
Automate appv5 to msix conversion

How to Automate App-V 5 to MSIX Conversion

IT professionals are now considering switching from App-V to MSIX technology more than ever, since main-stream support for App-V ended a few years back and extended support is due to end in a few years (April 14, 2026). However, as it happens with change, this shift comes with many challenges when converting App-V packages to MSIX.

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Horatiu Vladasel

November 3rd, 2022

#APPV #MSIX
What is team foundation server
What is team foundation server

What is Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS), the actual Azure DevOp?

If you are part of a software development team, you know how valuable it is to have a single environment for your team work.

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Renato Ivanescu

November 1st, 2022

#AZURE #DEVOPS
How to convert appv5 to msix
How to convert appv5 to msix

How to convert an App-V 5 file to MSIX

Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) is a fully developed technology that enterprises use to deliver Win32 applications as virtual applications.

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Horatiu Vladasel

October 31st, 2022

#MSIX #APPV
Create windows installer package
Create windows installer package

How to create a Windows installer package - Beginner Guide

In this article, you will get an overview of Windows Installer packages, what application packaging formats are available, and how to create your first MSI package.

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Alex Marin

October 31st, 2022

#MSI
End to end packaging process
End to end packaging process

Application Packaging Process - The End-to-End Tutorial

For the past 10+ years, I have worked with various projects and types of organizations as an Application Packager. During that time, I have witnessed some "elementary" mistakes that could have been easily avoided by having a clear understanding of the end-to-end application packaging process.

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Horatiu Vladasel

October 28th, 2022

#MSIX #MSI #ENTERPRISE PACKAGING
What is syswow64 folder and its role
What is syswow64 folder and its role

What is the SysWOW64 folder and what is it used for?

To keep up with the evolution of technology, the architecture of the processors shifted from 32 bit to 64 bit, as did the operating systems.Due to the rapid technological advancements, the logic in the registry and file system changed as well.

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Radu Popescu

October 21st, 2022

#WINDOWS #TIPS
Send custom messages through updater
Send custom messages through updater

How to send custom messages through Advanced Installer Updater?

Sometimes, your end-users need quick updates to relevant information, such as software updates, discounts, or up-to-date documentation.

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Radu Popescu

October 21st, 2022

#UPDATER #TIPS
Ai v20
Ai v20

Advanced Installer 20.0 Released

We are pleased to announce the release of Advanced Installer 20.0, a new chapter where we commit to further strengthening our vision of application packaging technology - providing you with valuable knowledge and tools.

October 18th, 2022

What is ini file
What is ini file

What is an INI file? Here's how to create, open and edit an INI file

The INI file format was introduced in the 90s with the release of Windows 3.0. It was the primary mechanism used to store configuration settings from applications and operating systems.

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Renato Ivanescu

October 13th, 2022

#TIPS
Repackaging clickonce applications
Repackaging clickonce applications

Best Practices for Repackaging ClickOnce Applications

ClickOnce is a Microsoft deployment technology that facilitates deploying Windows applications.

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Alex Marin

October 13th, 2022

#REPACKAGER #MSI
Digital signing complete guide
Digital signing complete guide

Digital Signing Complete Guide

A digital signature guarantees the authenticity of an electronic document or message in an electronic format. In the software industry, code signing provides an added layer of security and trust that you're using a code that comes from an original vendor and not a third-party that could have maliciously altered the code.

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Horatiu Vladasel

October 4th, 2022

#DIGITAL SIGNATURE #MSIX
How to create an installer for a net windows service
How to create an installer for a net windows service

How to create an installer for a .net Windows service app using Visual Studio

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Renato Ivanescu

September 20th, 2022

#SERVICES
Group msix shortcuts in start menu
Group msix shortcuts in start menu

Group MSIX Shortcuts in the Start Menu

Starting with Windows 10 (version 20H2), Microsoft added the option to group MSIX Shortcuts in the Start Menu. This is a particularly convenient feature that was highly requested by the packaging community.

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Alex Marin

September 16th, 2022

#MSIX #TIPS
Ai v19
Ai v19

Advanced Installer 19.9 Released

With every new release we focus on making Advanced Installer more powerful while maintaining the simplified UX that our users appreciate.

September 14th, 2022

Log on as a service policy
Log on as a service policy

The meaning of “Log on as a Service” and when to use the “Log on as a Service” policy?

In this article, we will learn what “Log on as a Service" is, when and where to use it, and how to enable it.

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Radu Popescu

September 9th, 2022

#TIPS
Jenkins plugin
Jenkins plugin

Advanced Installer Plugin for Jenkins

Jenkins is an open-source automation server that enables developers around the world to reliably build, test, and deploy their software.

#CONTINUOUS INTEGRATION
Support windows 11 on arm
Support windows 11 on arm

Advanced Installer Support for Windows 11 on ARM

For some time now, Windows has run on machines powered by ARM processors. ARM processors are fascinating devices, and they became popular due to their excellent performance delivery at low energy consumption.

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Renato Ivanescu

September 1st, 2022

#NEWS
Create msi installer with visual studio
Create msi installer with visual studio

How to create MSI installers with Visual Studio

Visual Studio is an integrated development environment (IDE) tool made by Microsoft to build code, and publish applications. It is mainly used to develop different types of software—from computer programs to web services.

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Renato Ivanescu

September 1st, 2022

#MSI #VISUAL STUDIO
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