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‎Nov 25, 2014
02:31 AM
How to run Prerequisite like Merge Module
I need to install the Microsoft Visual C++ Prerequisite. However, it runs as soon as the setup program starts. The Setup program should collect the user information before starting the installation process since it impacts whether the prerequisite even needs to be installe. Is there a way to delay this until the user's input is completed and the actual file installation process begins? When I add Merge Modules I don't have this problem.
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‎Dec 01, 2014
08:40 AM
If you're using a Basic MSI project, you may want to associate your prerequisite with a feature. For more details, see these help topics:
Setup Prerequisites vs. Feature Prerequisites
Associating an InstallShield Prerequisite with a Feature in a Basic MSI Project
Setup Prerequisites vs. Feature Prerequisites
Associating an InstallShield Prerequisite with a Feature in a Basic MSI Project
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‎Dec 01, 2014
08:59 AM
I'm using a script for my installation program. The prerequisite files aren't included in the setup.exe which complicates distribution, and of course it starts right away. Independent of the prerequisites, I can add those other program's setup files to my setup and run them from the script as the other files are being installed. However, this prevents those files from being uninstalled when someone chooses to uninstall my program.
I don't understand why I can't include the prerequisites like the merged modules.
I don't understand why I can't include the prerequisites like the merged modules.
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