Automate Installation Prerequisite Source Selection
InstallShield 2026 R2 lets developers programmatically control prerequisite file locations when configuring installer releases.
InstallShield by Revenera is a leading Windows installation development solution that specializes in building installers and managing software packages. InstallShield offers a streamlined interface and comprehensive features, enabling developers to efficiently create professional installers, configure prerequisites, manage updates, and customize the installation experience for diverse user needs.
The InstallShield 2026 R2 release adds a SetupPrerequisiteLocation property to the automation interface, enabling developers to programmatically specify how prerequisite files are obtained for a release. Prerequisites can be obtained from source media, extracted from setup.exe, downloaded from the Web, or retrieved using the locations configured for individual prerequisites, providing greater control when automating release configuration.
To see a full list of what's new in version 2026 R2, see our release notes.
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