msi too large

[wtrmnky]

We are trying create an install package and I am having some issues. Currently the install files lie on our network and we create VBS scripts that open paths via UNC to run the setup.exe that is on our server. The setup installs the programs locally and then closes the connection.

We want to package that process, but each time we try AdminStudio wants to package the setup files also.

Does anyone know a way to package just the install process and leave all the setup files on the server?

[turbokitty]

- When repackaging, set the filter to exclude the folder the setup files are getting copied to (probably %temp%)
- Or just delete them from your project.
- Or edit the VBS so the setup runs locally

A setup will never run from a network source unless it's an administrative install of an MSI. The O/S will cache the setup locally before running it. So Installshield is just capturing that copy.