Released: Nov 4, 2024

Updates in 22.2

Features

• Added the ability to create a nested context menu for File Associations from an MSI, using Sparse Packages.
• Added Nested Context Menu for MSIX Packages on Windows 10.
• Redesigned CustomActions View using WinUI.
• Added support for conditionally using "Extract Archive".
• Improved Ribbon for Project Summary.
• Modernized information window pop-up with WinUI.
• Updated .NET prerequisites and Windows App Runtime to the latest versions (6.0.35, 8.0.10 and 1.6.1).
• Updated SQL Server and VC...

Released: Oct 1, 2024

Updates in 22.1

Features

• Added predefined custom action to copy "Current User" registry values to all users during installation.
• PowerShell automation support to add "Copy File/Folder" custom action.
• Modernized "About" dialog, "MessageBox" dialog, and "SolutionContent" dialog using WinUI.
• Added info tip to clarify custom action runs on all stages when “Last Stage” is unchecked.
• Improved IIS WWW Root path when the IIS feature was not enabled.
• New command line option for /GenerateAssets to support relative and...

Released: Aug 21, 2024

Updates in 22.0

Features

• Added a new WinUI theme for the Auto-Updater.
• Added a Gallery with ready-to-use sample projects and tutorials.
• Added new predefined custom actions 'Copy File to User Profile' and 'Exit Early'.
• Added a new environment variable for accessing the latest advancedinstaller.com path.
• Added the -locid parameter to the SetProperty command, allowing you to specify a custom localization identifier.
• Added a predefined launch condition for SQL Server Express 2022.
• Added new options to...

Released: Jul 3, 2024

Updates in 21.9

Features

• Added new nested context menus for file associations in MSIX. This provides a more organized and efficient user interface for managing file associations, allowing for easier navigation and improved usability.
• Move/Copy operation now completes after Reboot when file is in use.
• Added a reboot option for NewPrerequisite and UpdatePrerequisite command line.
• Added translations for default strings.
• Added support for remembering the last used build.
• Added BrowseDlg dialog support in the...

Released: Jun 5, 2024

Updates in 21.8.2

Fixes

• The Visual Studio extension failed when loading new projects.

Released: Jun 5, 2024

Updates in 21.8.1

Fixes

• Embedded UI installations hang instead of displaying Files in Use dialog.

Released: Jun 5, 2024

Updates in 21.8

Features

• Added WinUI 2.x support in the Embedded UI.
• Changed default component policy for creating registries when importing .rpk file.
• Redesigned user experience for configuring prerequisites UI Level command lines.
• Updated the Korean translation.
• Updated Microsoft .NET Prerequisites to the latest version (6.0.31, 7.0.20, 8.0.6).
• Improved NewPowershellAttachedScriptFile functionality to support passing parameter values.

Fixes

• On Simple and Professional project files when using Analytics the...

Released: Apr 29, 2024

Updates in 21.7.1

Fixes

• Trial users may encounter errors when building their projects.

Released: Apr 29, 2024

Updates in 21.7

Features

• Added Microsoft Azure Trusted Signing support in the Microsoft Visual Studio Extension.
• Added Microsoft PowerShell support for Trusted Signing.
• Updated Korean localization.
• Each setup package now extracts temporary files into its unique folder.
• Updated the source for downloading the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.
• Updated Python prerequisite to the latest version 3.12.3.
• Updated Microsoft .NET prerequisites to the latest version (6.0.29, 7.0.18, 8.0.4).

Fixes

• The Convert...

Released: Apr 4, 2024

Updates in 21.6.1

Features

• Added the ability to digitally sign your files using Microsoft Azure Trusted Signing.