G2

Ankush K.

Lead Consultant

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/5/2021

"Best tool to create and update windows installer"

5/5

What do you like best about InstallShield?

I am using this tool for the last nine years, and it has all the customization and capabilities to handle complex application configurations. The tool will help beginners to learn and understand things from Microsoft docs as well. It has a good UI option to manage customization for beginners.

Installshield is very easy to manage customizations using tables. The most powerful, capable, and widely used solution among installation developers worldwide. A quick and easy solution for creating reliable MSI installations. Installshield supports MSIX as well. Create Windows Server App Packages (WSA) from MSI Projects.Build InstallShield Projects in an Azure DevOps Pipeline Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about InstallShield?

License cost is one of the downsides of installshield, which is one factor when deciding on a tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering InstallShield:

Installshield is a perfect tool to capture and edit windows installers. Beginners can learn rapidly with help links and start working with InstallShield. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is InstallShield solving and how is that benefiting you?

Capturing and creating installer of legacy Apps

Solving conflicts and permission issues

Adding custom action for cleanup

Upgrade old products using upgrade table itself

Use VBScript for custom action and popup.

Create Advanced Bootstrappers with Suite Installations.

Create Traditional Installations and Microsoft App-V Packages from the Same build Process.

DLL, EXE, VBScript, and JScript Custom Actions

Advanced UI Editor

Create Windows Installer Patches (MSP)

Automated Patch Design\

Build InstallShield Projects in an Azure DevOps Pipeline

Build InstallShield Projects in an Azure DevOps Pipeline Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.