
Protect Custom Installer Actions From Tampering
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Advanced Installer 23.5 validates PowerShell scripts used in installations before execution, preventing altered content from running.
Simplify complex Windows Installer packaging with a visual, versatile solution.
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Use the WYSIWYG editor to create visually appealing and highly customizable installer interfaces, including changing banners, images, and several bundled setup themes for a professional user experience.
Author MSI installers compliant with all Windows Installer rules, supporting both per-user and per-machine installations, 32- and 64-bit packages, with detailed control over files, folders, registry keys, shortcuts, and environment variables.
Integrate with Visual Studio via an official extension, and automate builds through official CI/CD plugins and scripts for GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, TeamCity, and Bamboo.
Deploy application updates with the built-in updater, configurable from the GUI, including support for server-side license checks, toast notifications, and secure HTTPS downloading.
Create installers in many languages with support for multilingual packages featuring automatic language detection or user language selection dialogs, enhancing global user reach.
Digitally sign setup packages and included files with SHA256 or Azure Trusted Signing; protect installers using AES encryption requiring a password before installation.
Extend installer functionality with custom actions written in C#, C++, PowerShell, VBScript, or use predefined actions to tailor the installation process and user experience.
Build and customize MSI, EXE, MSIX, and AppX packages, including support for Desktop Bridge, Windows Store apps, and Windows advanced features like modern context menu integration.
Import existing setup projects from Visual Studio, InstallShield, WiX, NSIS, WISE, and convert EXE installers to MSI for easier network deployment and maintenance.
Configure IIS web applications, install Windows services and drivers, manage user accounts and groups, schedule tasks, configure firewalls, and embed chained installations in a single atomic transaction.
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Advanced Installer is offered in three editions, each with a progressive set of features and level of support.
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| Professional | |
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| Core Authoring | |
| .NET Framework | |
| .NET / COM Interoperabilityย | Included |
| .NET and Win32 Assembliesย | Included |
| .NET Custom Actionsย | Included |
| .NET Prerequisiteย | Included |
| .NET Project Templateย | Included |
| Assembly Attributesย | Included |
| Precompile .NET Assembliesย | Included |
| Application Resources | |
| Architect Features | |
| Basic Features | |
| Custom Actions | |
| Handling Versions | |
| Import | |
| Installer Conditions | |
| Package Organization | |
| Professional Application Resources | |
| Repackage | |
| Resource Registration | |
| UX & Localization | |
| Dialog Editor | |
| Enhanced User Interface | |
| Localization | |
| User Interface | |
| Build, Validation & Release Outputs | |
| Builds | |
| Delivery Options | |
| EXE bootstrapper | |
| Merge Modules | |
| Patches | |
| Packaging Targets & Platform Support | |
| Application Virtualization | |
| Java Installer Features | |
| Java Native Launcher | |
| macOS X Packages | |
| Windows Store | |
| Enterprise & Deployment Ecosystem | |
| Databases | |
| Enterprise Features | |
| Installer Continuous Integration | |
| Internet Information Services (IIS) | |
| Mobile Device Management | |
| Server & Web Apps | |
| Insights, Security & Trust | |
| Automatic Updater | |
| Installer Analytics (subscription required) | |
| Professional Features | |

Product UpdateVersion Control Systems
Advanced Installer 23.5 validates PowerShell scripts used in installations before execution, preventing altered content from running.

Product UpdateDeployment & Release Tools
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