Empty values in ini files
Hi, I'm experiencing a problem with ini files in InstallShield : if I add a new keyword with no value in the ini file change view, or if I import ini file with empty values, InstallShield automatically...
View ArticleNo response for 5 question Why?1
Hi, I've posted many questions on InstallSheild 2011 wall but with no responses (only one of my questions got answered), but I'm not getting any reply and its been posted since long time, Am I in the...
View ArticleHow to create installer for different setup types?
Hi, I'm new to using Installshield and don't know how to proceed with the following setup. According to the product type choosen the following actions need to be executed: 1) Standalone install: Files...
View Article.Net Service installation fails after installation of Windows 7 hotfix
We have an MSI that installs two .Net Services. This installs fine most of the time but one of our customers is telling us that after installation of a set of Microsoft hotfixes for Windows 7, if they...
View ArticleError on Beacon server
We setup a beacon recently in FNMP 9.2.3, when tried to schedule a discovery on the new beacon, see the following error in the listen.log on the Beacon server Failed to look up security group <AD...
View ArticleInstallscript MSI - Can i allow downgrades?
Im trying to figure out how to ALLOW the user to downgrade from lets say version '5.10.5.4' to '5.10.3.1' I have been looking at the Upgrade table in the direct editor and i cannot see how this is...
View ArticleInstalller reports "Modify Text File" status as ERROR but no evidence of a...
The installer uses "Modify Text File" to replace "Program Files" with "Progra~2". At the end of installation it reports an error and I see this in the log file: Quote: Summary ------- Installation:...
View ArticleProblem with text replacement
I have a text file, AppConfig.reg that I am trying to update in a basic MSI package. I have the text file associated with a component that I have verified is scheduled to get installed. When I search...
View ArticleUpgrade advice...
Hi guyz, We have a product with version 1.0.1, the setup for which is built as an Installshield basic MSI project. The binary files in the release are versioned 1.0.nnnn.1000 where nnnn is the source...
View ArticleCustom skin issue
I have an installer that I have created a custom skin for. When doing an uninstall, if there is a program open that the installer needs to uninstall, it prompts to close the program and then proceeds...
View ArticleEnable Roles and Features
Hi I am stuck in a bit of a problem. I made a basic msi installation and now I found out that I need to enable roles and features before running it and the issue is I cant find anyway to do it. IIS...
View ArticleAdvaced UI/Suite Property Values After Reboot
Hello, After the reboot during installation(i.e. installing .NET framework) suite is started properly and continues the installation. However all the properties are set to default. Is this the intended...
View ArticleInstallScript project needs to run an MSI package - HELP!
I have an INSTALLSCRIPT project that now needs to execute a separate .msi package. I am trying to use LaunchApplication but with no success. Am I using the right script command? If not, what should I...
View ArticleChange startup type of service
I am using a basic msi project and I need to change the startup type of a service which is installed with a component. This component is basically a custom action which fires an exe. The service is...
View ArticleStart service after a custom action
I have a custom action that installs a service and now i need to change the service state and startup type. I tried to use the service utility in basic msi project but the service tries to start before...
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Editing a file path in an XML File
So I am trying to change a path to INSTALLDIR but with double slashes. I am using the XML file section. In the attached screen shot, you can see the file path outlined in read. If I just put...
View ArticleExisting Installed Instances Detected dialog does NOT appear, want it to appear
I may be the only person that actually wants the dialog to appear if there are multiple installs !!! InstallShield 2014 converted my original project from InstallShield 11.5. The setup built by IS 11.5...
View ArticleDeploying .NET Framework
I have written an application that I deploy via Clickonce, but I want to deploy it via Installshield, so I am experimenting with it. I have dotnetfx45_full_x86_x64.exe, the redistributable for...
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Error installing to C:\Program Files (x86) Dir on Network using Installshield...
Hi I have written an elaborate application along with its install using Installshield 2010 Premier and everything is fine when installing on a standard PC but when I install on to a network the...
View ArticleRelease date for Installshield 2015?
Hi there :) I'm looking to upgrade our Installshield projects, which are currently in IS2013. Does anyone have a firm release date for IS2015? I would prefer to upgrade to the latest version, but I...
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