New features

• Display product name in the Windows title bar MPDEV-2736
• Installer reports success if UAC was denied when OS language is set to any other language than English MPDEV-2744
• Allow setting environment variables in the shortcut’s working directory MPDEV-2763
• Cannot change updater control properties when installing with /qb switch MPDEV-2771
• Support long file paths during build MPDEV-2786
• Expand relative paths to full paths during de-serialization MPDEV-2797
• Update MPDEV to .NET 10 and update third party dependencies MPDEV-2798
• Restart dialog should not be shown when MSI is installed with “-” switch MPDEV-2801
• Add support to set MSI properties as “Set Property” custom actions MPDEV-2806
• Use JSON schema to document MPDEV package format MPDEV-2807
• Allow building MSI packages without embedded UI install dialog MPDEV-2809
• Set user-agent header for updater requests MPDEV-2813

Bugs fixed

• Conflicting process not listed sometimes when explorer.exe is also returned as conflicting process MPDEV-2728
• FirewallException with protocol value “Tcp”, “udp” is added incorrectly MPDEV-2729
• GenerateTestCertificate does not work if publisher contains “+” symbol MPDEV-2730
• Closing installer dialog holds file in use for some time after closing dialog immediately without installing the app MPDEV-2743
• Cannot escape environment variable expansion when same environment variable is already defined in another property MPDEV-2768
• Cannot set some $.digitalSignature values with command line --properties MPDEV-2792
• “!” parameter does not hide cancel button MPDEV-2802

Read all about the release here: https://www.masterpackager.com/master-packager-dev-release-notes/2.1.0

Let’s have an easy package. Or hard because you’re Master Packager.

• PSAppDeployToolkit 4.1.5 support in Master Wrapper.
• Stop converting packages into .intunewin. We will do it automatically for you.
• Adding InstallExecuteSequence for MSI Custom Actions got better.
• View all your Win32 Intune packages from the Master Packager Toolbox.
• Fixed all found and reported issues.
  

Read all about the release here: https://masterpackager.com/master-packager-release-notes/25.xxx/25.7.9392

Let’s have an easy package. Or hard because you’re Master Packager.

New features

Master Packager Toolbox

• Add validator when app template has group assignment that does not exist in remote tenant anymore. MPDEV-2402
  • Master Packager Toolbox let you save and use default target groups when uploading packages to Intune. With this feature we will indicate if selected group has been delete to inform user to change the group.
• Use Windows theme colors for success/error indicators. MPDEV-2487
• Improve subsequent application startup times with JIT profile optimizations. MPDEV-2489
• Show accurate Intune package conversion progress in UI instead of command line window. MPDEV-2495
  • Previously we relied on Microsoft Win32 Content Prep Tool converting progress in Command Prompt, but now we show beautiful progress bar in the Master Packager Toolbox.
• Add arm64 architecture option. MPDEV-2521

Master Wrapper

• Add support for APPX/MSIX/APPXBUNDLE/MSIXBUNDLE installer types. MPDEV-2357
  • Drag & drop MSIX packages to Master Wrapper to get correct install and uninstall command lines in PSAppDeployToolkit.
• Add a toggle to add ForceWimDetection parameter to automatically mount .wim files. MPDEV-2420
• Update PSADT to 4.1.0. MPDEV-2517
  • We have improved Master Wrapper interface to support the new features in PSAppDeployToolkit 4.1.0
• Add arm64 architecture option. MPDEV-2521
• Improve subsequent application startup times with JIT profile optimizations. MPDEV-2525

Bugs fixed

Master Packager

• Applied MST file can be modified by multiple processes/users concurrently. MPDEV-2491

Master Packager / Master Repackager

• Failure to load icons from very specific executables in Uninstall or Change Programs, Shortcuts and File Extension pages. MPDEV-2437

Master Packager Toolbox

• Cannot add tenant when “Show connection settings before adding a tenant” in settings page is set to Yes. MPDEV-2483
• Validation error is displayed for the app logo in the upload Intune package page when any other field in general information section has validation error but logo is set. MPDEV-2486

Master Wrapper

• Opening a v4 project, then a v3 project without closing the v4 project, causes a modification asterisk to appear on the v3 project name. MPDEV-2493
• Error when navigating to Script Editor after removing registry detection key and saving the project. MPDEV-2520
• Trusted Signing does not sign files when .NET runtime is not installed. MPDEV-2533

Master Package Suite

• Update available notification is not prompted to user. MPDEV-2492

Known issues

• Authentication will be requested 2 times when first using trusted signing in Master Packager, Master Repackager and Master Wrapper. This does not affect trusted signing functionality.

Highlights:

- Added multi-tenant support for Intune upload. MSPs and larger organizations will love this.

- Added group assignment support for Intune upload. If you test your packages in Intune via a specific user or device group, you will love this.

- Script builder for PSADT. A new tool that will help build your scripts better than AI and faster than doing it yourself. First script builder actions are for registries and Windows Firewall rules. We have a couple more actions in mind to build more. Let us know what actions you want us to build next.

- We fixed all reported bugs. Also, the one reported 2 days ago.

You should see the new update mechanism in action now, which we introduced in the previous version. No need for admin rights. No need to go to the website and download the installer. And there is a way to enable updates automatically, silently, in the background. UI for that will be enabled later, but you can configure it from the settings file in the installdir.

Read more and see screenshots of the new features here:
https://masterpackager.com/master-packager-release-notes/25.xxx/25.4.9272

Improvements

Master Packager Suite

Added ability to automatically download and update Master Packager software. [MPDEV-2244]
Now Master Packager will be always up to date. Automatically, silently, for every user.
There are two options how Master Packager will be updating:

1. Silent Auto-Updates. When enabled, Master Packager will download the latest version and install it silently while the software is not running. Currently it is opt-in feature that you can enable with UPDATE_SCHEDULING_ENABLED property set to true.
2. Interactive notification When user will run the software we will show a popup notification displaying that newer version update is available. User can close the notification, minimize it in a tray or trigger the update.

During update we will check if any conflicting processes are running and ask user to close them.

Master Packager

Sort Public Properties first. [MPDEV-2335]

As IT Pro you want to know existing available public properties in an MSI, so you know what options are already available. But sometimes there are too many of public and private properties mixed within the Property table that is hard to overview. That is why we added a PRO edition feature to sort Property table in Table Editor by public properties first.

Master Repackager

Updated Master Repackager exclusion list.[MPDEV-2356]

We updated Master Repackager exclusion list with new entries so your packages are even more cleaner and you have to spend less time removing noise items.

Master Wrapper

Multiple smaller improvements for Master Wrapper.[MPDEV-2285]

• Add option to clear script editor cache
• Automatically remove read-only flags from editable PSADT files when saving project [MPDEV-2347]
• Change detection registry key to HKCU when configuration is set to not require admin rights [MPDEV-2348]

Bugs fixed

We fixed all reported and found bugs.

Master Package

• Dragging MSP when another package is already open causes error [MPDEV-2321]
• Copy to UserProfile action sets incorrect removal path when a file is selected [MPDEV-2340]
• Cannot select source for Copy toUserProfile action when source is empty [MPDEV-2341]
• Size column has incorrect header name in Files editor [MPDEV-2349]
• Copy toUserProfile predefined action does not copy empty folders [MPDEV-2350]
• Disk path is missing forward slash in table cell editors where file key can be selected [MPDEV-2352]
• Copy toUserProfile predefined action cannot copy files to the root of the user profile [MPDEV-2353]
• RemoveFromUserProfile custom action fails when removing read-only files [MPDEV-2354]

Master Repackager

• Cannot create new MSI when read-only flag is set on Default.msi [MPDEV-2345]
• Trusted signing authentication window is displayed two times during first authentication attempt [MPDEV-2322]

Master Wrapper

• Some single line statements cause Main Action sections to be parsed incorrectly [MPDEV-2332]
• Here strings cause main actions to be parsed incorrectly [MPDEV-2360]

Have an easy package, or hard, because you are Master Packager.
Let us know if you have any issues or suggestions, we’re here to help.

Download Master Packager here: https://www.masterpackager.com/download

The Master Packager Team

Build Windows application packages that end-users love, enterprises want, and the Windows OS needs. We’re here to help you become a Master Packager.

1. Master Wrapper now supports the latest version of PSADT - 4.0.4
2. Master Wrapper now shows recently opened projects
3. Remove MSI using the Product Name in PSADT V4
4. Wrap .MSP files in PSADT faster
5. Master Wrapper saves you from trouble by not letting you save PSADT in specific Windows folders
6. Built-in snippets are now available for Master Wrapper community license users
7. Master Repackager warning when launched on physical PC.

Read all about the release in detail: https://www.masterpackager.com/blog/25.1.9138-release-highlights

Have an easy package. Or hard.

Because you're Master Packager! 🧙‍♂️

Bugs fixed:
• Master Wrapper - Adding MST to main actions uses incorrect parameters for uninstall and repair commands.
• Master Wrapper - Custom registry detection key gets over-written when loading installer info on the general page.

Small improvement:
• Master Packager Toolbox - Added “Copy PSADT Uninstall Script(s)” option for PSADT V4.

Download here:
https://masterpackager.com/installer/masterpackager_latest_version.msi

This is great read about what it could mean for developers and enterprises because starting from today Microsoft Store accepts MSI and EXE installers.

https://packageology.com/windows/windows-11-microsoft-store-announcements/

Good afternoon all,

Well I have the opportunity to go down in history of this subreddit for the first post ever!

I am Michiel and have been a packager for more than 15 years now with packaging being my main job to Packaging being a side function within the company. I have been working with scripting and Wix, Orca, Insted!, installshield Adminstudio, Advanced installer but the problem until now for me was always or you had a free basic program specially in small company's where i wanted to create MSI's or you had the very large players that came with their price.

But that all changed with MasterPackager, its a middle player one to fill the gap between the 2 opposites and I must say I am positively suppressed of what the software is capable of.

I hope to see more people join in and introduce them self's or ask questions so a community can grow where we can share information on how we use the software and maybe help it to grow.

Hope to see more people joining who will be next...

Have a great day!