InstallScript MSI v/s Basic MSI and Microsoft SMS

[Anand_Choubey]

Hi,

I am new in installshield world. I have few quries regarding InstallShield.
1. Is it possible to create .msi using InstallScript MSI?

2. What whould be the possible issues with Microsoft SMS If I create installer using Installscript MSI?

3. Is it possible to Install NDIS IM driver using Driver Wizard?

Please reply me.

With Best Regards,
Anand Choubey

[RobertDickau]

A better option might be to use a Basic MSI project, possibly with InstallScript custom actions. InstallScript MSI projects are generally used when a better UI than Basic MSI is required; but since SMS runs installations silently, that shouldn't be an issue.

[Anand_Choubey]

Hi,
Thanks for reply.

But Installscript MSi does not create .msi it creates only .exe file.
There is any way to do solve this issue. I want to create only .msi using
Installscript MSI.

With Regards,
Anand Choubey

[HennoKeers]

Anand Choubey wrote:
Hi,
Thanks for reply.

But Installscript MSi does not create .msi it creates only .exe file.
There is any way to do solve this issue. I want to create only .msi using
Installscript MSI.

With Regards,
Anand Choubey

Check your release settings via the Release Wizard, you probably have it set to make 1 setup with the MSI and cab(s) wrapped in it...

reg, Henno

[Anand_Choubey]

Hi,

Yes Installscript MSI makes .msi, .exe and .cab files.
But it does not make only msi file like basic msi file.
Can I create only .msi file in InstallScript MSI?

Thanks and Regards,
Anand Choubey

[RobertDickau]

Please see KB article Q108166.

Out of curiosity, though, why use an InstallScript MSI instead of MSI with InstallScript custom actions for a silent SMS installation? If you haven't yet, looking at the help topics under Getting Started > Working with Projects > Determining Which Installation Project Is Right for You might be of use.

[Anand_Choubey]

Hi,
Thanks for reply.

I m working this Basic MIS only.

Regards,
Anand Choubey