Hooray! We just released Paquet Builder 2025.1 packed with improved code signing features and improvements for building secure and genuine Windows installers.

🔐 Advanced Code Signing Made Simple

• Expanded Signing Options:
  Choose between Microsoft’s SignTool and GSignCode for signing your executables. Enjoy the flexibility of multiple signing tools tailored to your workflow.
• Azure Trusted Signing Integration:
  Added initial support for Azure Trusted Signing. Our detailed tutorial walks you through the seamless integration process, ensuring your code is signed securely in the cloud.
• PFX Password Fix:
  We’ve addressed an issue with password-protected PFX certificates.

🚀 Enhanced Performance and Optimized Tools

• Streamlined Build Process:
  With our updated UI feedback, you’ll now see clear, real-time progress (displaying “Code Signing XX…”), so you’re never left guessing during the build process.
• New Directive Options:
  Customize your automated builds further with new directive options such as UIModern, TrustSignEndpoint, TrustSignCodeSigningAccountName, TrustSignCertificateProfileName, and SignToolCmd.
• UPX updated to the latest version and MPRESS dropped.

🐞 Bug Fixes and Stability Improvements

• Multivolume Archive Fix:
  Say goodbye to unexpected errors (-2147467259) with our resolution for multivolume archive issues.
• Enhanced Resource Handling:
  All resource strings are now fully substituted in compiled packages, ensuring your installers display the correct information every time.
• User-Friendly Error Messaging:
  A fatal error for missing compression files has been reworked into a warning, making it easier to diagnose and resolve issues without halting your build.

📘 New Azure Trusted Signing Tutorial

New to cloud-based signing? We’ve got you covered! Our step-by-step Azure Trusted Signing tutorial guides you through setting up Microsoft’s trusted signing service, helping you secure your builds with minimal cost and maximum efficiency.

🔄 How to Get Started

Paquet Builder 2025.1 is available for free to users with an active maintenance plan. Don’t worry if your plan has expired—we’re offering special renewal discounts to ensure you can take advantage of these cutting-edge features.

Upgrade today and experience the future of secure installer creation!