InstallAware

Product Information

InstallAware is a setup authoring tool for ISVs and enterprises deploying products, patches, and web updates. There are four main editions of InstallAware available:

• InstallAware Express provides an unsurpassed feature set, enabling you to build sophisticated installations in record time without any programming or scripting skills.
• InstallAware Developer is a powerful software installation solution for Windows Installer that enables MSIcode scripting for rapid setup development without the high cost and steep learning curve of other setup solutions.
• InstallAware Studio is the only software installation solution for Windows that provides you with the latest features and technology support, with the advantages of true rapid-Windows Installer development productivity.
• InstallAware Studio Admin is the premier software installation solution for Windows Installer that provides you with true Windows Installer rapid development productivity.

Features

Top 10 Features

Exclusive! Hybrid Installation Technology

InstallAware ships with a Native Code Setup Engine, a faster and reliable alternative to Windows Installer. Unlike Windows Installer, the Native Engine works in Windows Safe Mode. Hybrid Installation Technology lets you switch between both engines at runtime, so you have the power of both engines in your hands at all times!

Exclusive! MSI Customisation without Complexity

InstallAware setups don't have to install any dependencies or scripting runtimes. Still, you can completely customise your setup even if you're unfamiliar with Windows Installer.

Enhanced! Free Unlimited Dual-Mode Web Updates

InstallAware Web Update works out of the box. It looks and feels just like Windows Update - no pesky icons taking up system tray real estate, or independent browser windows that cannot be closed. Now with the ability to run update checks manually on-demand.

Exclusive! Out-of-the-Box Windows 7 Support

From displaying installation progress on the new Windows 7 Taskbar, to pinning your applications directly on the Windows 7 Taskbar or the new Start Menu in Windows XP and higher, InstallAware gives you the best exposure for your applications through smart use of the latest technology.

Exclusive! Aero Glass Support

InstallAware is the first and only installer to ship with an Aero Wizard compliant user interface. Jump light years ahead of your competition - and remember that because nothing is hard-coded in InstallAware, you may easily create your custom Aero Glass user experiences!

Enhanced! Rich Command Library

InstallAware script contains a very wide selection of setup commands that perform a wide variety of installation tasks and report on the state of the target system at no effort to you.

Exclusive! Bundle Other Installations

InstallAware contains features that let you run third-party installers as an integral part of your main setup, capturing progress feedback, and letting you customise the third-party installations on-the-fly.

Exclusive! Best End User Experience

Impress your users while installing with interactive Flash presentations and HTML billboards. Choose from any of the stunning 17 pre-built setup themes.

Full Evaluations

Download unrestricted 30-day evaluations for any product edition. Test and build your setups to your satisfaction while still evaluating.

Enhanced! Single Click Install for .NET 4, SQL Server 2008 2, Secure VC++ Runtimes

Install a wide variety of runtimes and third party dependencies, including the .NET Framework 4, Internet Explorer 8, the Java Virtual Machine, SQL Server Express 2008 R2, Crystal Reports Runtime, in all their 32/64 bit versions.