InstallAware 2012 vs Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012

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m.duchesneau
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InstallAware 2012 vs Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012

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Hi, quick question.

Should InstallAware 2012 - compiled packages work with Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 OSes? Or do I need to upgrade to InstallAware 14?
FrancescoT
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Re: InstallAware 2012 vs Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012

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Dear User,

yes packages builded with IA 2012 should work with Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 OSes.
However, you will not have with IA 2012 features that are actually available specifically for these new Oses.

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Francesco Toscano
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m.duchesneau
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Re: InstallAware 2012 vs Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012

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Thanks for the quick answer!

How about IIS application manipulation? Upon creating IIS applications is where it seems my installer is having trouble when I use Win2012.

Also, how about compatibility with Windows 8?

Thanks again!
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Re: InstallAware 2012 vs Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012

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Dear User,

there are some fixes that have been introduced with IA NX regarding IIS.
For the complete fixes list please refer to the following link:
http://www.installaware.com/blog/

Please also verify if your issue have a possible workaround as reported with the link:
http://www.installaware.com/forum/viewt ... S&start=30


I have used with Win 8 packages realised with IA 2012 without any problems.
However you can refer to the first link above for a complete list of available features that are related to Win 8.

Hope this helps you.

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Francesco Toscano
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m.duchesneau
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Re: InstallAware 2012 vs Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012

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Thanks for your help, I'll look into those links and investigate further.

Mathieu
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Re: InstallAware 2012 vs Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012

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:D :D :D
Francesco Toscano
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