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Reliable, Simple Software Installations, Every Time

InstallShield gives us the tools we need to build our installations today, and we know it will continue to innovate to meet our installation needs down the road.

Rajesh Rajashekar, Software Developer, NetApp

"Things are more intuitive with InstallShield… the way you build the basic installer, the way you configure the features and components, and the way you design those all together and execute specific .NET functionality with assemblies."

Mano Sadeh—Engineer, Clearion Software

Don’t compromise on your software installation capabilities. Get the most flexible, modern solution on the market – InstallShield.

With InstallShield, software installations are less complex and more reliable. That’s why over 100,000 application producers choose InstallShield to both save time and increase productivity.

Your installer is often the first experience customers have with your product, make it count. InstallShield helps you deliver the smooth, professional installation experience your customers expect. With powerful tools and reliable performance, it ensures your software makes the right first impression.

With InstallShield, you can:

  • Build software installs in the cloud by connecting to our Cloud License Server
  • Build one-click installers that are more modern than ever and refreshingly simple
  • Create, edit, and build InstallShield projects in Visual Studio 2022
  • Configure pre-requisites to install third-party packages from Microsoft’s Windows Package Manager
  • Easily create installers for MSIX packages that check for updates using Microsoft’s App-Installer
  • Run and create installers for the latest and greatest version of Microsoft Windows

Learn why more developers choose InstallShield to build MSI and EXE installers than any other.

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