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InstallShield makes it easy for software developers to create reliable, high-quality software patches and upgrades that can modify all aspects of a previously deployed package.
Everything you need to efficiently build Windows Installer (MSI) or InstallScript patches and updates. With InstallShield, you can easily author patches and updates that seamlessly modify any aspect of your previously installed applications. From a simple hot fix to a major upgrade, software updates built with InstallShield guarantee your customers always have the latest versions of your products. And InstallShield has rigorous automated quality-control tools that ensure installing your patches and updates never damages your customers' systems - or trust in you.
InstallScript patch and update creation made easy. Just use InstallShield's Release Wizard to create differential media that contains only the changed files from the original InstallScript installation to your new, updated one. Then distribute the differential media as part of an update install that includes an "update-aware" script. The script gives you the option to customize your customer's update experience with update-specific dialogs.
Advanced MSI patch and upgrade capabilities. InstallShield's MSI QuickPatch™ tool lets you quickly create reliable patches by simply pointing to your existing MSI installation and identifying whatever changes you wish to make - InstallShield captures the changes for you automatically. Managing QuickPatch technology is a breeze with the new history view. It allows you to quickly analyze previous QuickPatches made to a particular project. InstallShield also has full patch design and upgrade views for you to author even the most complex, customized software updates. Validation for all patches and updates occurs automatically to ensure they always function properly and follow Microsoft guidelines.
Get patches and updates to your customers more easily. Whether you wish to distribute your InstallScript and MSI upgrades via the Internet, CD-ROM, the Update Service Module, or any other method, InstallShield makes it happen.
