


REM Copy the 2 Newly created MSI Files to the Source Folder (Assuming you're running this script from the source folder) REM Using FOR Loop to find any EXE file and run it with these argumentsįor %%i in (*.exe) do cmd /c %%i /createMsi CHECKFORBETAS=0 DESKTOPSHORTCUT=0 CHECKFORUPDATES=0 Once downloaded, create the MSI: (I have a script here I use that will create the MSI files, that doesn’t care about the downloaded exe name, and copy the MSI to the source) (with Paint.Net 4.0.9, as used in this example) So now I’ve switched to using the MSI for consistency. exe, as it was only 6MB and would install for both x86 and 圆4 machines, but if it doesn’t work in all senarios. Today I was able to resolve the issue by using the /createMsi feature. It worked when users would install from the Catalog, but I was unable to push updated versions. exe, however found that it would not install under the SYSTEM context. From now on, installing Paint.NET is only possible on 64-bit systems (including ARM64) with Windows 10 and 11.Recently I’ve been working on Paint.Net, I used to install it using the. In addition to dropping Windows 8.1 and 7 support, Paint.NET is ditching the 32-bit x86 platform. Developers note that the old Paint.NET plugins will continue operating, but plugin makers should now aim their projects at the new system with its numerous benefits. Key changes in Paint.NET 5.0 include GPU rendering for more tools and plugins, pressure sensitivity for pens and drawing tablets, embedded color profile support (Paint.NET currently does not support color management, which is something developers plan to fix in future updates), several new adjustment tools (exposure, highlights, shadows, temperature, and tint), new effects, and a brand-new plugins system with hardware acceleration support. Now, Paint.NET 5.0 requires Windows 10 version 1809 and newer. It also marks the end of support for Windows 7 and 8.1, two operating systems Microsoft killed on January 10, 2023.

Version 5.0 is now available for download from the official website, bringing numerous new features, improvements, and fixes. Paint.NET, a popular free image editor we recently mentioned in our " Top 11 apps for Windows 11 users" article, has received a major feature update.
