IS2013SP1 crashes with Error 28 Out of Stack Space
Hi, I created an Install Shield 2013 SP1 Install Script project which builds fine on my local Windows 7 workstaion. However, when I try and build that same exact project on our Server 2012 Standard...
View ArticleCheck UI Mode
Is there a IA variable that I can check to see what mode the installer is running under such a sGUI or Console? I need my custome code to behave differently based on UI mode. Thanks.
View Articlechanging installshield strings or header while download
Hi i am new to installshield. we have a requirement to change the string used in a exe or header information of a exe on every download. we need those values during installation. is it possible to do...
View ArticleStandalone build error (ISDEV : error -6243: InstallUtilLib.dll cannot be...
InstallShield 2013 standalone build is giving the below error after migrating the ism to 2013: ISDEV : error -6243: InstallUtilLib.dll cannot be located on your system. This file is required for...
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SQL Scripts - Status Message
Hi, Installscript 2013 project. I have number of SQL connections, each connection has a number of SQL scripts. How can I modify the "Status Message" of the scripts en mass, without having to go through...
View ArticleDisplay console prompt during install task custom action
Hello, I have a custom action that I would like to display a console prompt for user input depending on a condition in the custom code. I was able to do this if the installer is in GUI install mode by...
View ArticleInstallshield 2013 Basic MSI Setup.exe doesn't install redistributable silent...
I created a simple Basic MSI project within InstallShield 2013 Professional. I included the DirectX redistributable within the project, and generated a Setup.exe using the Release Wizard. (To the best...
View ArticleRedistributalbes
I am looking for the VSTO 3.0 prerequisite under the redistributables section ... I see the VSTO 4.0 x86 and x64... am I just missing something
View ArticleFilenames with Japanese characters are corrupted during build or install...
I have an installer which includes a number of files with Japanese translated names (hence Japanese characters). I'm running 2013 Premier which is supposed to support Japanese among other languages for...
View ArticleCan Execute Custom Action on Text Change?
I want to validate the user's activation code so that I can insure they have purchased the application. To do that I have created a custom action to call into a DLL. That is working. However... I do...
View ArticleUninstaller does not removes all files from installation directory sometimes.
I am working on an installer created on InstallAnywhere 2011 enterprise edition. Its's uninstaller sometimes does not remove all files from installation directory sometimes. But it is not reproducible...
View ArticleExistsDir with Wildcard?
Okay, after a fair amount of searching I've not found anything specifically illuminating about what I'm trying to accomplish. I'm trying to determine through the course of my install script whether a...
View ArticleInstall Shield Limitted 2012, sign files in package
Hi all, I am using Install Shield Limited that comes free with Visual Studio 2012. I am in the process to publish my work, and am trying to sign the bits using authenticode. I have the certificate, and...
View ArticleCombining InstallScript MSI Projects
I have two InstallScript MSI projects that I need to combine into one project. Is there a way that I can copy and paste Features and components from one project to another?
View ArticleHow to search for KB articles.
Hi, Does anyone know how to look up a specific KB article on the new Install Shield website? I'm trying to figure out how to view KB article Q104971. If I search for "Q104971" on the new Install Shield...
View ArticleAntivirus Exclusions for InstallShield 2013
We're having a problem with some of our development systems where new builds in InstallShield 2013 will fail without explanation. Disabling the antivirus (Trend Micro OfficeScan) fixes the problem,...
View ArticleControl the Edit box on clicking Radio Button during run time.
Hi I am facing with an issue with the implementation of populating and clearing an Edit box which is triggered by clicking of Radio buttons on run time. In Detail : I have a dialog box with two Radio...
View ArticleHow to include application licence while repackaging?
Hi All, I am new to Adminstudio. Could you please let me know about How to include application licence while repackaging?. Please share any articles if you have.
View ArticleHow to sort KB searches by publication date?
Hello, Getting plenty of search results, I would like to sort them by pub.date. How do I manage this option?
View ArticleDisplay Console Dialog during install task
How can I display a console dialog during the install task of a console installer? I want to have the user to have the option "Retry" and "Cancel" or as "Yes/No" dialog? I want to display this dialog...
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