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InstallAware adds App-V package builder

Version 2012 also lets you ship both 32 bit and 64 bit applications inside a single App-V package.

Creating an installer using InstallAware Studio Admin.
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Creating an installer using InstallAware Studio Admin.

InstallAware is a software installation solution for Windows Installer that enables MSIcode scripting for rapid setup development without the high cost and steep learning curve of other setup solutions. With InstallAware you can build sophisticated installations in record time without any programming or scripting skills. InstallAware provides you with the latest features and technology support, with the advantages of true rapid-Windows Installer development productivity. The following editions are available:

Updates in 2012

Tools and Libraries

  • The new Build App-V Package tool builds existing InstallAware projects as App-V virtualized packages, either interactively or from the command line. Hybrid 32 bit-64 bit App-V packages are supported.
  • The new App-V Viewer tool views the contents of any existing App-V virtualized package, including those that were not built from InstallAware projects.
  • All build tools, including the automation interface, the IDE, and the command line build tool, may now source files from 64 bit folders when running on 64 bit operating systems. Previously, file system redirection resulted in 32 bit files being sourced instead.
  • A Visual Studio 2011 Add-In is now available. The add-in automatically generates and builds InstallAware setups for your Visual Studio 2011 solutions. These may then be built as App-V virtualized packages using the Build App-V Package tool.

IDE

  • The Files design view now displays both $TARGETDIR$ and $TARGETDIR_X86$ folders when editing hybrid setups containing both 32 bit and 64 bit components, making it very easy to choose where to place your files on 64 bit target operating systems.
  • The IDE now displays native 64 bit registry keys in the Registry design view when running on 64 bit operating systems. Previously, only 32 bit registry keys were visible. These keys still remain visible under the Wow6432Node key.
  • The Shortcuts visual designer of the InstallAware IDE gives your applications prime exposure by pinning them to the Windows 8 Immersive Application Tiles. Use the New Shortcut window to create new shortcuts with pins, or add pins to your existing shortcuts by double-clicking them in the visual designer and editing shortcut properties.

Updated Scripting Commands

  • The Advertised Shortcut/Create Shortcut commands now offer flags to pin the shortcut target to Windows 8 Immersive Application Tiles. This invaluable real estate provides your applications with prime exposure.
  • The Get Folder Location command can now obtain the path for the Immersive Application Shortcuts folder.
  • The Get OS or SP Level command now supports Windows 8 and Windows Server 8.
  • The Get System Settings command now supports Windows 8, Windows Server 8, Internet Explorer 10, and Internet Information Server 8.

About InstallAware

InstallAware, founded in 2003 by InstallShield alumni, is a software development company focused solely on state of the art software installation tools that offer the highest compression ratios and bullet-proof installations. The company produces software installation and compression technologies for the Windows Installer (MSI) platform on the Microsoft Windows Operating System. InstallAware is supported by thousands of users worldwide.