Building Smarter Installers with Bootstrapper Packages and Advanced Installer Written by Alex Marin · April 16th, 2025 · 6min read Bootstrapper packages might not be the most glamorous topic in software development, but they're essential for ensuring that applications install smoothly and run without a hitch. In this article, we'll explore: What bootstrappers are, Why they matter, And how to ...
Advanced Installer 22.5 Release Notes On March 3rd, 2025 Caphyon Ltd. is proud to announce the release of Advanced Installer 22.5 in Free, Professional, Enterprise and Architect editions. This release is available for download on the Advanced Installer website. Discover the latest improvements in Advanced Installer 22.5, featuring security and feature updates for the LZMA SDK (v24.09) and a ...
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Advanced Installer comes with a Setup program which can be used as a Bootstrapper. This is useful if you want to create an EXE installation package or if your package has some prerequisites. If you build your EXE setup with the installation files outside (MSI, CAB etc.), the Bootstrapper will use an INI file to store its settings. It can also receive command-line options.
Learn how to fix Error 1603: Fatal Error During Installation during MSI installation with this guide. Find out the causes and solutions for this issue.
The Solution Project feature in Advanced Installer is a powerful capability for developers managing complex applications with multiple installation modules. By grouping related projects into a single solution, you gain better control over dependencies, simplify your build process, and keep everything well-organized.
