StackOverflow error while installing VMPack on Solaris
Hello, When VM pack was installed, then we got the below exception. Exception in thread "installer" java.lang.StackOverflowError at java.util.LinkedHashMap.access$000(LinkedHashMap.java:147) at...
View ArticleQuestion on upgrading an installation created by a suite project
Hi all; I have a suite project that has three features. Each have an MSI that installs them. During the initial installation I get a list of the features that can be installed, as I should. However;...
View ArticleWhy CA for Printui does not work?
Setting up a printer with CA's and trying to set the printer as the default always fails. Outside of the .msi all commands work. Since Windows 7 does not come natively with LaserJet 4 driver I need to...
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hide/suppress the Manage Instance dialogue
Hi, Is it possible to hide/suppress/remove the "Manage Instance" dialogue for a single instance. I want to remove this dialogue Thanks Baski Attached Images  Â
View ArticleHow to version installers and merge modules?
We have a master installer that runs merge module installers selected by the user at runtime. We are trying to figure out the best way to store a version string, including a build number, so a user can...
View ArticlePatching limit
I have an RTM install of 26537 files. I build an updated install with just updated files where 11,808 files have been modified of the 26537. No other changes whatsoever. InstallShield is unable to...
View ArticleLAX Exception while running the installer on Linux (RHEL)
I created an installer for Linux using InstallAnywhere 2014 running on WIN 2008. I bundled JVM. When I tried to run the setup.bin on Linux it is throwing the below error. [Invocation of this Java...
View ArticleWhere is Prerequisite Editor???
I'm using InstallShield 2014 with Visual Studio 2010. I need to configure a prerequisite (Visual Basic PowerPacks) in the installer. All websites and the InstallShield Help instruct, "On the Tools...
View ArticleUinux Installer Issues - Install log not created, No install progress...
Hello: We ported a Unix IA 2010 project with Console and Silent mode to IA 2104 and have noticed the following: 1. Unix silent mode install - Install log file does get generated - Install progress not...
View ArticleHow do you run a 3rd party installer from a silent installation or when...
I am creating a Basic MSI project to install my software on a Win7 PC, which in turn requires a 3rd-party library to be installed. Thus I need my installer to run the library's msi installer when...
View ArticleWiseScript no error but doesnt place install file...
Ok so I have a WiseScript that all works. except for one portion. on a install file. My 2 other install files work but they are direct .exe... this one is a folder and all subfolders. looks like it is...
View ArticleSupportDir and Roving Temp Folder
Hi, I have some InstallScript MSI projects in which I place few files in SUPPORTDIR. All is fine when those files get dropped into C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Temp\{someGUID} But sometimes...
View ArticleHTTP URL Server side plugin bypassed!
Hi, I am using a HTTP URL server side plugin to target a controlled list of our client for a Beta release. The support team got a call from one of the non targeted user that they received the update...
View ArticleCreateFile always return error code (-1) - please help
Hello everyone, I'm trying to write some logging activity to text file using the installscript. Basically, it's should be a simple task (as seen on InstallShield help) Here is my code: logPath =...
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Adding a "Typical" option to the Setup type
Hello, I am pretty new to Installshield software. I have a very simple project of type Basic MSI and I would like to add an option "Typical" in the setup type along with Complete and Custom as shown in...
View ArticleHow to launch a bat file from custom action w/param from Progarm Files dir?
Hi All; I am having a little trouble. I have a custom action that launches a .bat file that I have been using for awhile in my installer. It has been running very well but I have been placing it in the...
View Article.ISS Files
Is there some magic about using .ISS files in some cases? I have several InstallScript MSI projects that work just fine with .ISS files. I have another that does not honor the silent option completely....
View ArticleIssue getting the property MsiLogFileLocation on a clean machine
Hi I'm having issues with the property MsiLogFileLocation on a clean windows 7 x86 machine with WI 5.0. my project is a msi with installscript. The project msi logging its set to MsiLogging=voicewarmup...
View ArticleSolve Unknown Publisher issue usign InstallShield
Dear All, How to solve unknown Publisher issue using InstallShield in Vs 2013?
View ArticleCustom Action: Launch Application Rundll32 printui
Hi, I'm having trouble getting setting up a custom install script in a Basic MSI project, I want to be able to run the following cmd line command in installscript; Code: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\rundll32...
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