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Add to SafariWhen comparing Advanced Installer vs InnoSetup, the Slant community recommends InnoSetup for most people. In the question“What are the best software packaging tools for Windows?” InnoSetup is ranked 1st while Advanced Installer is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose InnoSetup is:
Can easily script own functions to run at various stages of the install / uninstall process.
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Pros
Pro Flexible
Flexible installer that supports different types of installation.
Pro Deployment options
Single MSI package or unbundled to run from CD or DVD, or online installs from an URL.
Pro Plugins
Plugins for continuous integration with Jenkins, Bamboo and TeamCity included in the free version.
Pro Easy to extend, add custom behavior
Can easily script own functions to run at various stages of the install / uninstall process.
Pro Well supported
Frequent updates to keep up with the latest OS features, fix bugs. Also has attracted a good deal of 3rd party support (extensions, environments etc). Good community resources for tackling problems.
Pro Well written documentation
Well indexed and accurate Help file included with the scripting environment.
Pro 32 bit / 64 bit support
Covers both 32bit and 64bit software
Pro Does not use Windows Installer MSI files
Uses a dependable, proven non-MSI approach to installation and uninstallation.
Cons
Con Support is pretty thin
There is some documentation but the forum help is usually to a low standard.
Con Very little control
Provides very little control to the user and is limited in several features.
Con Pascal scripting
For programmers used to C and C#, the Pascal scripting syntax is something that takes a while to get used to.
