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InstallAware vs MakeMSI

A side-by-side look at InstallAware and MakeMSI. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

InstallAware

InstallAware

Development

InstallAware is a software installation authoring tool used to build installers, patches, and updates for Windows software. It includes a visual editor and supports advanced installation features like custom actions, install prerequisites, uninstall capabilities, runtime variables, and much more.

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MakeMSI

MakeMSI

Development

MakeMSI is an open-source tool for creating MSI installation packages for Windows desktop applications. It provides a GUI for configuring MSI settings without needing to edit scripts or XML code.

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