InstallShield

Why Software Developers Trust InstallShield

InstallShield is the world’s most popular installation product. The InstallShield name has become synonymous with Windows installations, and its technology is deployed by over 71,000 customers on more than 500 million desktops worldwide.

Why do so many software developers trust InstallShield? Here are a few of the reasons they gave us:

Over 20 Years of Installation Experience

InstallShield has been a pioneer in Windows installations for over 20 years. When you choose InstallShield, you know you’re getting a proven tool that has stood – and will continue to stand – the test of time.

Because First Impressions Matter

The software installation is the first impression customers will have of an application. InstallShield makes it easy to create professional setups that match a product’s branding and install reliably every time, giving that software a superior first impression.

Superior Windows 7 Support

Microsoft’s release of Windows 7 will be a major event in 2009. Companies reluctant to adopt Windows Vista are expected to make the move to Windows 7, and software vendors will need to make sure their products are compatible with the new OS. InstallShield has the tools developers need to get a head start on supporting Windows 7.

Multilingual Support for a Global Market

Software is a global business, and InstallShield’s language support makes it easy for you to target customers around the world. InstallShield lets you build one installation that can present standard dialog text in up to 35 languages – no manual translation needed.

Support for the Latest Microsoft Technologies and Mobile Devices

As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, we’re better equipped to support the latest versions of the .NET Framework, Visual Studio, IIS, SQL Server, Windows Server, and more. InstallShield also supports Microsoft App-V™ for building virtual packages. And if you target mobile devices such as PDAs and smartphones, InstallShield supports Windows Mobile and PalmOS.

Time-Saving Tools Make Developers Lives Much Easier

With InstallShield, what once took developers days to do now takes only a few minutes. With the extensive installation development options, developers can leverage time-saving capabilities such as the powerful IDE, automated wizards, and templates to help meet tight deadlines.

Partnerships with the World’s Software Producers

Flexera Software is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and Visual Studio Industry Partner. We work closely with Microsoft during product forecasting and beta programs, and have partnerships with over a dozen other software producers in this space, including HP, IBM, Novell, Sun, and VMware.

The Preferred Choice for Targeting Enterprise Customers

If you market your Windows software to large enterprise customers, InstallShield is the tool for you. InstallShield supports the latest version of Windows Installer (MSI), the format preferred by many enterprises. InstallShield makes it easy to edit MSIs, MSPs, and MSTs through an intuitive interface, and patches and updates are simple to create. InstallShield also supports Microsoft App-V for enterprises moving their environments to application virtualization.

Editions and Licensing Options to Fit Your Needs

InstallShield is available in three editions: Premier, Professional, and Express in both English and Japanese. It also is available for purchase as either a node-locked or concurrent license.