InstallAware
Windows Installer (MSI) authoring, compression, and repackaging tools for building setup
InstallAware is a suite of Windows installer authoring tools for building, compressing, and repackaging Windows Installer (MSI) packages. It addresses the need to create setup programs that handle dependencies, prerequisites, web deployment, and patching, with support for both native and Windows Installer engines.
The platform includes MSIcode scripting, differential patching, cloud-based build automation, and a two-way integrated IDE with an integrated debugger. Additional tools cover App-V package building and viewing, MSIX editing, virtualization, and setup repackaging. It also offers a free Visual Studio add-in that scans solutions for files and dependencies to generate installers.
InstallAware is aimed at developers and deployment teams packaging Windows applications. Editions include Express, Developer, Studio, and Studio Admin, with a free add-in for Visual Studio users available at no charge for commercial use. A free unlimited 30-day trial is offered, and purchases can include maintenance for upgrades, floating licenses for multiple devices, and optional priority support.
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