InstallShield 2026 R1 is Now Available

We are happy to announce the release of InstallShield 2026 R1, now available on the Product and License Center. This release includes the following product enhancements and issue fixes:

MFA enabled SQL installer connections

• InstallShield now supports Microsoft Entra ID authentication for SQL Server connections.

Modern Windows Native Installer Experience

• Build and ship a WinUI 3 based installer experience so you can deliver a modern, Windows native UI without reworking your installer logic.

Ship MSIX with confidence

• InstallShield expands Package Support Framework (PSF) capabilities for MSIX, including running PowerShell scripts and passing runtime command line arguments without source changes.

For more information about the new features and enhancements, please refer to the InstallShield 2026 R1 Release Notes on the Documentation site.

Get Your Copy of InstallShield 2026 R1 Now!  

To download the latest version, sign into the Revenera Community and click Support -> Downloads > Let's Go button. 

(NOTE: Your community login must have Product and License Center access to download InstallShield. If you are unable to access the Product and License Center, please contact Revenera Technical Support.)

For detailed download instructions, please refer to Download and Licensing Instructions document.

New InstallShield How-To Courses Available

Explore our growing library of bite-sized InstallShield How-To courses in the Revenera Learning Center. Each lesson provides practical, step-by-step guidance you can apply immediately to build your skills and get more value from InstallShield.