InstallShield Software Corp. Announces DemoShield 6.0.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 1999--

Point-and-Click Multimedia Authoring Tool With All New User Interface

Enables the Easy Creation of CD-based Browsers and Quick Tours

InstallShield Software Corp. today announced the availability of DemoShield(R) 6.0, a multimedia authoring tool for software publishers that enables the creation of sophisticated CD-based browsers and software demonstrations for distribution on CD-ROM and floppy media.

DemoShield 6.0 offers a completely redesigned user interface and major new features such as the Distribution Wizard(TM), that simplifies the demo packaging process with multiple demo distribution options. DemoShield 6.0 also provides a point-and-click design environment with pre-formatted multimedia templates offering software vendors an easy way to create software-specific demonstrations, pre-sales demos, and CD browsers.

"I have extensively tested DemoShield 6.0 with phenomenal success," said Jason Nieckar, resource programmer for CANTAX Software. "I was absolutely amazed at how much easier the program is to work with and understand. Everything fits where it should, and every function or command is available without cluttering up the screen. New features in 6.0, like the step-by-step Distribution Wizard and the aesthetically enhanced Help files, are valuable enhancements. With all the new upgrades, additions, and changes, DemoShield 6.0 is a truly full-featured multimedia authoring tool."

All-New User Interface Leads List of New Features

DemoShield 6.0 includes an all new user interface that provides a familiar, industry-standard InstallShield(R) interface for easier, more streamlined demo-creation. Some features of the new interface include: -0-

     --   Multiple selection allows objects to be dragged and dropped
          to other scenes in the tree view making copying and moving
          demo elements between scenes quicker and easier.

     --   Tree view of scenes and objects replaces the scene editor in
          previous versions of DemoShield.

     --   New text formatting toolbar that includes font, size,
          alignment, color, bold, underline and italic. Font
          attributes can be instantly changed without opening any
          separate windows or editors.

     DemoShield 6.0 offers additional capabilities and features such
as:

     --   Printing Capabilities - Demo scenes can be printed in
          thumbnail size for presentation handouts or print the
          properties of the objects in scenes to keep track of
          attributes used in various demo elements.

     --   Project File - Contains full directory paths to all
          resources imported by reference and DAT files. When
          packaging the demo for distribution, DemoShield
          automatically knows where to acquire all DemoShield
          demo-related files and which of them will be referenced when
          opening demos, saving demos and creating a demo for
          distribution.

     --   Quick Link Wizard(TM) - The step-by-step wizard walks the
          user through the process of creating email, web or FTP links
          in the demo, which launches the default email editor, a web
          site URL or FTP locations. The wizard helps the user to
          easily connect demos to online media for additional
          communication with the target audience.

     --   Quick Start Documentation - DemoShield 6.0 offers a
          printed/online guide to creating a complete demo in minutes.
          It covers the basics using the template theme demos included
          in DemoShield.

Pricing and Availability

DemoShield 6.0 has a suggested list price of $595, upgrades are $195. DemoShield 6.0 is available for immediate shipment. It can be ordered from the InstallShield Web site at www.installshield.com or by phoning InstallShield at 800/374-4353. DemoShield 6.0 is also available through a network of authorized resellers and distributors.

About InstallShield Software Corp.

InstallShield Software Corp. (www.installshield.com) is a provider of innovative software deployment tools. Founded in 1987, the privately held company is recognized worldwide as the leader in software deployment technologies. Products include InstallShield(R) Professional, InstallShield(R) Express(TM), InstallShield(R) Java(TM) Edition, InstallFromTheWeb(R), PackageForTheWeb(R), DemoShield(R) and InstallShield(R) for Windows(R) Installer , the next generation installation tool for Windows(R) 2000.

Ninety-two of the top 100 independent software vendors and more and than 100,000 corporate and commercial software developers worldwide rely on InstallShield technology to distribute their applications. Some of these applications include the Sun(R) Java(TM) Development, Visio 5.0, IBM Enterprise Suite, Microsoft Commercial Internet System products, Symantec Visual Cafe, Netscape Navigator, and Adobe Pagemaker.

(c) 1999 InstallShield Software Corp. All rights reserved. InstallShield is a registered trademark and service mark of InstallShield Software Corp., in the US and/or other countries. DemoShield is a service mark and a registered trademark of InstallShield Software Corp. InstallFromTheWeb and PackageForTheWeb are registered trademarks of InstallShield Software Corp. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. Java and all Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc., in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks or service marks are property of their respective owners.