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‎Sep 18, 2008
09:58 AM
Basic MSI and InstallScript MSI
Hello.
I would like to ask your opinions about Installshield projects types "Basic MSI" and "InstallScript MSI".
What are the pros and cons of these projects types?
Regards
I would like to ask your opinions about Installshield projects types "Basic MSI" and "InstallScript MSI".
What are the pros and cons of these projects types?
Regards
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‎Sep 18, 2008
12:10 PM
If you haven't seen them yet, there are some help topics that discuss pros and cons: "Determining Which Installation Project Is Right for You", along with the descriptions in the pages "Basic MSI Installation Projects" and "InstallScript MSI Installation Projects".
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‎Sep 23, 2008
09:10 AM
From my experience, I would suggest avoiding InstallScript MSI unless you have a compelling reason to use it. A Basic MSI with custom actions, if needed, is easier to maintain, upgrade, and service, in my opinion. (And I would suggest avoiding custom actions for anything that can be accomplished throught the MSI tables.)