Comprehensive Guide to Different Software Installation Methods

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Registration
• Using Advanced Installer
  • GUI
  • Working with Projects
    * Start Page
    * Installer Project Types
    * Java Project Types
    * Updates Project Types
    * Add-In Project Types
    * Merge Modules Projects
    * Windows Store Project Types
    * Importing Project Types
    * MST Project Types
    * Convert Project Types
    * Virtualization Project Types
    * Custom Templates Projects
    * Select Language Dialog
    * Express Project Types
    * Save As Template Dialog
    * Project Options Dialog
    * External Tools
    * Validation
    * SCCM Configurations
    * Auto Import
    * Repository Manager
    * Edit Solution Options
  • Installer Project
  • Patch Project
  • Merge Module Project
  • Updates Configuration Project
  • Windows Store App Project
  • Modification Package Project
  • Optional Package Project
  • Windows Mobile CAB Projects
  • Visual Studio Extension Project
  • Software Installer Wizards - Advanced Installer
  • Visual Studio integration
  • Alternative to AdminStudio/Wise
  • Replace Wise
  • Migrating from Visual Studio Installer
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Shell Integration
  • Command Line
  • Advanced Installer PowerShell Automation Interfaces
• Features and Functionality
• Tutorials
• Samples
• How-tos
• FAQs
• Windows Installer
• Deployment Technologies
• IT Pro
• MSIX
• Video Tutorials
• Advanced Installer Blog
• Table of Contents

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Installer Project Types

Specialized templates

Each specialized template is designed for a specific application type, package type or deployment method. Also, a wizard helps you configure elements specific to each template.

Visual Studio Application

This template allows you to configure an installer for a Visual Studio application. You don’t need any license to build a project of this type.

.NET Framework Application

This template allows you to configure an installer for a .NET Framework application. Note that this project type requires aProfessional license.

Visual Basic 6.0 Application

This template allows you to configure an installer for a Visual Basic 6.0 application. You don’t need any license to build a project of this type.

ASP.NET Application

This template allows you to create an installation for an ASP.NET application. Note that this project type requires a Professional license.

Mixed 32/64-bit Package

This template allows you to configure a mixed 32/64-bit installer. Note that this project type requires an Professional license.

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Client/Server Application Installation Package

This template allows you to configure an installer for a client/server application. Note that this project type requires an Enterprise license.

XNA Game Installer

This template allows you to create an installation for an XNA-based game. Note that this project type requires an Enterprise license.

SharePoint Solution

This template allows you to create an installation for a SharePoint solution. Note that this project type requires an Enterprise license.

MSIX Package

This template allows you to create MSIX packages. Note that this project type requires a Professional license.

RAD Studio Application

This template allows you to create an installation for a RAD Studio application. You don’t need any license to build a project of this type.

Real Studio Application

This template allows you to configure an installer for a Real Studio application. You don’t need any license to build a project of this type.

Generic templates

Simple

This type of project has a limited functionality. You can only install files, folders, registry keys and environment variables. You don’t need any license to build a project of this type.

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Professional

You have access to all the functionality offered in a Simple project and, in addition, you can create file associations, define custom actions, install services, add merge modules, customize your installation package’s user interface and more. After the trial period expires, a Professional license is required to build a project of this type.

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Enterprise

This type of project gives you access to all the functionality offered by a Professional and Java Application projects. Additionally it offers a dialog editor, driver installation support and IIS configuration. After the trial period expires, an Enterprise license is required to build a project of this type.

Architect

This type of project gives you access to all the functionality offered by a Enterprise project. Additionally it offers support for creating App-V packages. After the trial period expires, an Architect license is required to build a project of this type.

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