Advanced Installer Professional Releases
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
Released: Apr 4, 2024
Updates in 21.6.1
Features
- Added the ability to digitally sign your files using Microsoft Azure Trusted Signing.