minor updates no longer working on uptodate patched Windows 7 x64 (without...
Hello, I just noticed that minor updates of our InstallScript MSI Project stopped working on uptodate patched Windows 7 x64. (didn't test it with other OS) They work if i us runas Administrator, but...
View ArticleA tale of three build servers
I have three build servers running SAB Spring 2012 SP1. Stand Alone Builder Spring 2012 SP1TFS 2010 build serversSame build definition in TFSSame source files (same ISPROJ)Identical...
View Articleexecution of terminal commands does not work in IA2014
Hi guys, I am trying to move project from IA2008 to IA2014. I use the same iap_xml file. There is message from installer: "Command::setRunInTerminal(): the current platform does not support Terminal"....
View ArticleReplace built-in Uninstaller Introduction panel
Hi everybody, I would like to create a custom panel to replace built-in Uninstaller Introduction panel (in Pre-Uninstall step). This panel has extra check-box. I created a subclass of CustomCodePanel,...
View ArticlePin to Windows 8 Start Screen - NOT WORKING
Hello! I have 3 shortcuts, 1 for Windows App, and the other 2 are for two different pages on my Web App The installer only displays the Windows App shortcut and one of the other two. I have tried to:...
View ArticleProblem with install IIS in windows server 2012
I'm using installshiled 2011. When install package on windows server 2012 i have problem with IIS. I config IIS: DefaultAppPool .NetFramework is 2.0 and name of website is "shopping". But when install...
View ArticleMinor Upgrade - Setup to Upgrade
Hello Everyone, I am an InstallShield novice. I have the below questions about understanding of a concept. Hope, someone helps me. What is the use of the Minor Upgrade's "Setup to Upgrade" property?...
View ArticleMSI Install - Updating Exes?
I created an MSI Install with InstallShield 2014. Everything is fine and dandy. This may be outside of the scope of InstallShield at this point, but I thought I would ask here anyway. Essentially I'm...
View ArticleSilent install and ADO Connections.
Hi All With our installer include and install SQL Server Express and a database. An ADO connection was created during the install with user inputs. Now I have the requirement to create a silent...
View ArticleFNMP compatibility with IIS 7.5?
I've inherited a FNMP installation and I am trying to troubleshoot the connection between inventory beacons and the inventory manager server. It appears that the beacon is unable to upload data to the...
View ArticlePerformance of Installshield 2014 in comparison with Installshield 12 Installer
Hi, I have a Basic msi Project(with some Installscript functions called through custom actions) in Installshield 12 and now I am porting it to Installshield 2014. Steps followed to port: 1) I just...
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Installshield Newbie with custom action problems
Hello Everyone, I am very new to Installshield and have mainly taught myself how it works from reading documentation. With the latest installer I am trying to make I keep hitting the same problems and...
View ArticleUninstall doesn't remove all files when installed with other than default...
Hello, I've created a basic installer package using Installshield 2013 Premier and everything works fine with default language. But when a user installs software with other than default language, and...
View ArticleError Code -6415 - File: '\\?\..." doesn't exist
Hi, I'm getting an annoying -6415 and I can't say that the given resolutions in the KB would help me at all. Well, first things first: We have one product that we ship with the help of InstallShield....
View ArticleNetwork related actions
Hi I'm new to IA and I want to use network related activities in different stages i) ping a server - Pre-install ii) creating a softlink - Post install action iii) deploying folders in network path -...
View ArticleOnUpdateBegin / OnUpdateComplete events doesn't get fired
Hi, I'm having trouble with the OnUpdateBegin / OnUpdateComplete events When I'm trying the update a "*.msp" file from my client I get all the Events: OnUpdateBegin / OnUpdateComplete /...
View ArticlePredefined Variable - Incorrect Syntax CommonFilesFolder
Hi, I've think I've tried every combination of syntax to get to a Pre-defined variable path and can't seem to find it, Im creating a basic MSI Project and have an install script within it, I'm...
View ArticleCrash when building InstallScript 2011 project using 2014
I have been tasked to investigate upgrading our IS 2011 project to 2014 - my company has licenses for versions back to 2008 or so. When I upgrade and build the project using 2014, the IS IDE crashes...
View ArticleHow to add license file and give its location while creating .mst file for...
How to add license file and give its location while creating .mst file for .msi file ? so that i can install application through network to client machine.That license file suppose to be require client...
View ArticleRegarding JMP 11 packaging through Admin Studio 2013
I created JMP 11.msi through setup.exe file from repackager. How to add license file .JMP in .mst file so that client get it in require location thanks Dinesh
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