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.