Generate log files in Windows XP

[heko_76]

Hi All,

I am using Installshiled 2008.I am supposed to generate log files for my installation.These are getting generated in the temp folder.I want to customize the location to a folder like C:logs.How do i do this.

I visited the microsoft website and came across this
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314852

When I did the settings with the first option then it didnt work
But the second option did work. (But that is more of a manual thing)
I want my installer to generate the logs.

I am using windows XP logged in with user havving admin rights.
Can anyone tell me how can i solve this...:mad:

[carsten711]

you can write the Parameter "/L*V %TEMP%\my.log" to the MSI-Arguments Line in the Release View in your IS2008 Project.

[heko_76]

Hi carsten,
thanks for the reply but i dont need the command line argument. I need to know where i can do the settings (registry settings) in my install shield 2008 project so i can get the log files at my customized location

[carsten711]

there is only a function for MSI 4.0.
you can find Information for it in the Help Library from Macrovison by using the Key Word "MSILogging Property"
http://helpnet.macrovision.com/robo/projects/isxhelp12/CreateMSILogs.htm

[heko_76]

thanks for the reply appreciate it.but i am using Installscript project and not a MSI project...
i guess i have to use installscripts to generate one...i guess