MSIX is a modern packaging technology that provides reliable application deployment.

When it comes to MSI technology, users might encounter a blocking point with the "Updating component registration" message during the installation process. This can be frustrating, but there are several solutions you can try to fix this issue. Let's explore them in this article.

Windows Services are programs that run the background of the operating systems (OS). Unlike regular applications, these services do not require user interaction, nor do you have the possibility to create them with user interaction. They typically run automatically when the system boots up. Some popular examples of services are the print spooler, task scheduler, DHCP & DNS client, and so on.

At Advanced Installer, we’ve been hosting weekly Tech Talks for over a year, where our developers share key insights, lessons learned, and in-depth explorations of topics that help us grow as a team. These sessions have been invaluable for us, and we’re excited to share some of the best takeaways with the wider developer community.

At Advanced Installer, we’ve been hosting weekly Tech Talks for over a year, where our developers share key insights, lessons learned, and in-depth explorations of topics that help us grow as a team. These sessions have been invaluable for us, and we’re excited to share some of the best takeaways with the wider developer community.

SAP GUI is the graphical user interface client used to access SAP systems. It’s an essential tool for organizations that rely on SAP applications. Automating and customizing the installation process not only saves time but also ensures consistency across multiple systems.

When deploying MSI packages, IT professionals often encounter issues during installation, including stalls at the product information publishing phase. This crucial step updates system records so applications can be properly managed.

When installing software, any warning or error during the installation process can negatively impact the user experience and in medium to large organizations it can even disrupt workflows

One common question packagers often ask themself is what type of installer to use when patching an application.

Whether it's in-house applications, custom-made software, or applications from third-party vendors, there are times when we need to package them with a URL shortcut.

It is commonly known that MSX technology comes with a set of limitations that most of the packagers must deal with, in spite of all its benefits.

Applications behave differently when running within an MSIX container. For example, you cannot set a non-executable file as a target for your application by default.

When Win32 applications run inside an MSIX container, they behave differently than when they are installed natively. Because of that, we come across errors in the operations we often perform.

Advanced Installer was the first application to fully support MSIX technology – and we truly believe in its power.

A continuous activity when it comes to any software application is providing security, improvements, and functional upgrades. But what happens if the end-user has made his personal application configurations and a new update arrives? How can we make sure these user preferences are preserved after an update installation?

ASP.NET applications are not something new in the world. However, having a powerful tool that streamlines and deploys your ASP.NET applications is a must these days.

Advanced Installer 22.7 brings important speed improvements and more platform support to make your packaging job easier. This release includes faster dialog loading for Embedded and Enhanced UIs, improved registry exclusion logic during repackaging, and enhanced control over VM profiles and user profile actions.

Creating installers is a delicate and critical task. Since our first release over 20 years ago, we've focused on building a GUI that empowers you to easily create packages, while striving to increase the flexibility required by each of you.

You’ve finished building your MSIX application, and it’s time to share it with the rest of the world.

Software isn’t just about capabilities – its UX and design matter too.