Master Packager 24.9.9112 Release Highlights

12 December 2024

Here is a new version of Master Packager 24.9.9112 so that you can build Windows application packages that end-users love, enterprises want, and the Windows OS needs. We’re here to help you become Master Packager faster.

What’s new?

1. PSAppDeployToolkit (PSADT) V4 support

Now you can create and edit PSADT V4 projects effortlessly without learning new function names and risking having typos. All handled by Master Wrapper – the UI for PSADT.

This support also includes:

• Saving templates as PSADT V4
• Having ability to convert PSADT V4 packages with right click context menu to .intunewin files
• Use Master Wrapper created PSADT V4 packages with Master Packager Toolbox for fast upload to Intune
• We left PSADT V3 support, but going forward all new improvements will be focused on PSADT V4.
• Option to select default template for PSADT- V3 or V4

Learn all about new PSAppDeplyToolkit V4 and watch Master Wrapper wrapping in it here.

2. Sign PSAppDeployToolkit wrappers with your digital signature

It is important to sign your scripts with a digital signature as an extra layer of security. Organizations that have PowerShell execution policy set to all-signed means that PSADT packages must be signed.

Now, Master Wrapper can easily help sign all unsigned PSADT scripts.
We support following signing methods:

• Azure Trusted Signing
• Certificate thumbprint
• Certificate (.pfx;p12)

The nice part is that if you use code signing certificate with Master Packager or Master Repackager then the same code singing certificate will appear in Master Wrapper.

3. IntelliSense for editing PSADT projects in Master Wrapper Community version

With this version we have enabled IntelliSense for the Master Wrapper free Community version. This is amazing feature that will:

• Reduce learning curve: It allows users to quickly find the new PSADT v4 functions and their new parameters without reading the documentation.
• Increase productivity: IntelliSense provides code suggestions and auto-completions, which can speed up the wrapping process.
• Cut down on errors: IntelliSense helps prevent typos and syntax mistakes.
• Remove the need for any third-part software: like Visual Studio Code and save time as you will need only one software to build PSADT wrappers.

4. Upload to Intune improvements

We have designed the best packaging flow for Intune – Wrap your package in PSADT with Master Wrapper where it will collect all the details required for Intune. Then use Master Packager Toolbox to convert package into .intunewin file and with one click upload to Intune.

With this version we added following details you can specify during packaging phase for smoother packaging and deployment process:

• Added information URL option and automatically fill it when loading data from MSI packages in Master Wrapper General page.
• Added option to specify device restart behavior option for Intune when uploading from Master Packager Toolbox.

5. New feature: Auto-Upgrade Configuration for MSIs

One of the top questions we hear from IT Pros is how to properly set up MSI upgrade functionality. You must know that new MSI needs to have a different Product and Package codes, but the same at Upgrade code as previous MSI.

Now with the Master Packager Auto-Upgrade Configurator creating upgrades for previous versions is as easy as browsing previous MSI file, pressing the Fix All and Add & Update buttons. That’s it. You also get to learn what exactly is needed for MSI to upgrade previous versions.

6. Fixed all reported and found issues

As always, we fixed every single reported bug. If you see any issues or have idea for improvements, we want to hear it: www.masterpackager.com/feedback

🗒️Read full release notes here:
https://www.masterpackager.com/support/release-notes

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