InstallShield 2025 R2 is Now Available 

We are happy to announce the release of InstallShield 2025 R2 which is now available on the Product and License Center. The release includes the following new features: 

Updated In-App Notifications Experience

The appearance of in-app notifications in InstallShield has been refreshed to provide a cleaner, more intuitive experience. These notifications make it easier for users to stay informed about important updates and quickly access the latest versions of InstallShield directly within the application.

Upgraded Virtual Machine Detection Logic

You can now more accurately identify a wide range of virtual environments, including VMware, Hyper-V, EC2, Azure. Prevent misclassification of physical machines, reduce support cases and increase customer satisfaction when distributing software.

New Wildcard Support in Prerequisite Conditions

InstallShield now supports wildcards in registry, making it easier to handle multiple versions without creating separate conditions, saving time and reducing errors.

For more information about this release and other changes, please see the InstallShield 2025 R2 Release Notes. 

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Download your copy of InstallShield 2025 R2

To download InstallShield, 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 reach out to our Revenera Support team.)  

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

Reminder: InstallShield Activation Service Discontinued

We’d like to remind all community members that the InstallShield Activation Service was officially discontinued on July 1, 2022. This service enabled the reactivation logic used by InstallShield versions 2013 and earlier (starting from InstallShield 11).

With the service now discontinued, these older versions can no longer reactivate their licenses. If reactivation is required for any reason, the affected versions will become inoperable. Until a reactivation is needed, you may continue using InstallShield 2013 or older as usual.

As technology continues to evolve, supporting end-of-life versions becomes increasingly challenging. Because of this, customers who remain on outdated versions may see additional limitations over time.

To support users still working with these older, unsupported versions, Revenera is offering upgrade discounts. These are available to help customers transition to a current, fully supported release of InstallShield.

If you’d like more information or would like to upgrade to the latest version, please contact Revenera Sales, we’re here to help.

InstallShield 2025 R1 is Now Available

We are happy to announce the release of InstallShield 2025 R1, now available on the Product and License Center. This release includes the following product enhancements and issue fixes:

• Support for InstallScript custom action execution using 64-bit InstallScript engine
• Support for creating the 64 bit update launcher
• Automation interface support for APPX/MSIX packaging
• Support Launching Suite Installer in High Contract Mode

For more information about the new features and enhancements, please refer to the InstallShield 2025 R1 Release Notes on the Documentation site.

Get Your Copy of InstallShield 2025 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.  

Webinar: Why Dev Teams Are Moving to InstallShield CLS (March 26th)

Striking the right balance between cloud and on-premise workflows is crucial for modern software development. Join our upcoming webinar to discover how InstallShield Cloud License Server (CLS) enhances flexibility, ensures seamless integration, and supports your transition to the cloud—without compromising existing workflows.

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InstallShield 2024 R2 Is Now Available

We are happy to announce the release of InstallShield 2024 R2 which is now available on the Product and License Center. The release includes the following new features:

• SSL certificates validation for update URLs in suite updates
• Ability to digitally sign InstallShield support files
• Ability to specify the property name for custom signing tool configuration
• Ability to customize the New Update Available dialog
• Ability to skip application update scheduled tasks creation in task scheduler
• Enhancements to the Automation Inteface include:
  • Ability to specify installation administrative privileges requirements
  • Ability to configure chained .msi packages
• Support for Windows Server 2025
• Support for New Microsoft ASP.NET Core Prerequisite

For more information about this release and other changes, please see the InstallShield 2024 R2 Release Notes.

Download Your Copy of InstallShield 2024 R2

To download InstallShield, sign into the Revenera Community and select Other Resources > Product and License Center and then click the 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 reach out to our Revenera Support team.

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

We are happy to announce the release of InstallShield 2024 R1 which is now available on the Product and License Center . The release includes the following new features:

• Support for .NET Core Custom Actions
• Ability to prevent multiple setup.exe executions
• Run a suite installation without downloading updates
• Hide property values in verbose log to protect sensitive data
• Enhanced database import wizard for SQL Scripts

For more information about this release and other changes, please see the InstallShield 2024 R1 Release Notes .

Download Your Copy of InstallShield 2024 R1

To download InstallShield, sign into the Revenera Community and select Other Resources > Product and License Center and then click the 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 reach out to our Revenera Support team.

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