Custom Action CopyFile doesn't work

[LukaszSte]

I attached an vbs script that does copying a file with name change.

Once the line with copyfile is present the setup completes with 'was intteruped error'.

If I remove that the script executes. What am I missing?

It's attached to after ready to install dialog event.

Dim sInstalldir

sInstalldir = Session.Property("INSTALLDIR")

MsgBox "BEFORE:" & sInstalldir

Dim pFs

Set pFs = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")

Dim AppConfig

AppConfig = sInstalldir & "App.exe.config"


If pFs.FileExists(AppConfig) Then
pFs.CopyFile AppConfig , "C:\Program Files (x86)\APP\App.exe.bak" , True
End If

Please note that I tried MoveFile as well. The path is valid.

[varul]

Is your script working properly outside of installer?

If the script is working then try to sequence the customaction after file transfer or after register product.

[LukaszSte]

The script works and this seems to be related with permission. I didn't have to force run as admin on calling the msi.

After adding this script this seems required...

Another thing. Can you send up-to-date link on how to access installdir on after file transfer event?

Many links in help navigate to some help which is removed from your help base. Like comments here:

https://community.flexera.com/t5/InstallShield-Forum/How-get-INSTALLDIR-in-custom-action/td-p/24481

[varul]

Great!, Its expected that windows Installer Properties wont be accessible in after file transfer, Refer the attachment,

I have also created a sample project with custoamction sequenced after setup type dialog and its shows the installdir and copy file successfully, Please try the attached sample.