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How to Configure a Minor Upgrade
Introduction to Windows Installer Upgrade Types
After you've built and distributed your product installer, the next logical step is to select the right upgrade approach for future versions of your product. In this recording, we explain the three types of upgrades to help you identify the optimal u...
Authoring a Silent Installation
SummaryA silent installation runs on its own, without any end-user interaction. This article steps through how to author a silent installation for InstallScript and InstallScript MSI projectsSynopsisA silent installation runs on its own, without any ...
Automatically set INSTALLDIR to the same value for base version and major upgrade
1. Create a base version with the custom action "SetARPINSTALLLOCATION" (refer to the project settings in the screenshot and alter InstallExec Condition based on your product needs). Note: The custom action created in the base version will help in ...
How To Configure a PowerShell Custom Action that Grants Permissions to Administrators and No Other Users
Summary: This article discusses how to configure a PowerShell custom action that grants permissions to Administrators and no other users. Solution: 1. Configure a PowerShell custom action that calls the following PowerShell cmdlet: Invoke-Expressio...
How to Localize Product Name in Installscript MSI Project
SummaryHow to Localize Product Name in Installscript MSI ProjectSynopsisHow to Localize Product Name in Installscript MSI Project.DiscussionThe product name of the installScript MSI project will be displayed what is provided in the General Informatio...
How to Configure a Major Upgrade
In this recording, we list the reasons to choose the major upgrade approach for your next product release. We then demonstrate how to configure a major upgrade in InstallShield. Video Credit: Ian Pinawin (Senior Technical Support Engineer)
HOW TO: Stop a Windows Service from Starting Automatically During Install
Symptoms A Windows service keeps starting automatically during install. Most likely, an Install Start service control event has been configured in the project. Project Type Basic MSIInstallScript MSI Solution See very quick, attached, 30-second scree...
Displaying a File Open Browse Dialog in a Basic MSI project
SummaryThis article discusses how to display a file open / browse dialog in a Basic MSI project.SynopsisThis article discusses how to display a file open / browse dialog in a Basic MSI project.DiscussionLaunching a File Open / Browse Dialog This inf...
Setting INSTALLDIR Based on a System Search and Install a Product to an Existing Destination
SummaryThis article explains how to locate an existing installation, another product, or some other specific location on a target machine during installation and then use this location as the destination for the current install.SynopsisA common insta...
FlexNet Connect Software Manager Error 13030 / Error 13034
SummaryWhen launching an InstallShield, AdminStudio or the FlexNet Connect Software Manager you may be prompted with Error 13030 / Error 13034.SymptomsWhen launching an InstallShield or the FlexNet Connect Software Manager you may be prompted with on...
How to Use Revenera Support Chat to Help with InstallShield License Activation
To help our customers expedite their license activation, we've set up a Revenera Support Chat feature in the case management portal. To initiate a chat and get assistance with your license activation: Sign into the community Navigate to Get Support...
LogonInformation or SdLogonInformation Dialog Displays "Server not Found" Error
SummaryLogonInformation or SdLogonInformation dialogs showing "Server not Found"SymptomsYou may see a blank list of domains, or get a "Server not Found" error when attempting to use the LogonInformation or SdLogonInformation dialogs.CauseThis can be ...
Instructions for installing and activating InstallShield Limited Edition for Visual Studio
*InstallShield Limited Edition for Visual Studio is included with Visual Studio 2010 and newer versions. NOTE: InstallShield Limited Edition for Visual Studio supports the following Visual Studio editions: Professional Premium Enterprise Ultimate ...
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