InstallShield Knowledge Base
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...
How Do I Install or Uninstall The Software Manager?
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 ...
Slate skin on an InstallShield MSI project, the Print button is too far to the right
SummaryWhen using the Slate Skin the print button is not centered correctlySymptomsWhen using the Slate skin in an InstallScript MSI project the print button is not correct as shown belowCauseThis is caused by issues with the Slate Skin and is a know...
Manage Identically Named Elements in the XML File Changes View
SummaryHow to configure the InstallShield XML File Changes view to assure the correct element is affected during execution of the installationSynopsisOften, an XML file contains multiple elements with the same name. This article explains how to conf...
Error 27502. Could Not Connect To Microsoft SQL Server Using TLS 1.2 (Transport Layer Security 1.2)
SummaryInformation about establishing SQL connection over TLS 1.2 using InstallShieldSynopsisIncluding SQL scripts in a Basic MSI project is organized by connection. No script can run on a server until a connection has been established. InstallShield...
How to Show a Progress Bar in the Dialog
SummaryThis article discusses how to display a progress bar indicator when copying files.SynopsisThis article discusses how to display a progress bar indicator when copying files.DiscussionThe following code can be used display a progress bar. The pr...
PowerShell cmdlet get-property used in a Custom Action
SummaryHow-To Example on getting MSI property from PowerShell script using InstallShield 2015 or newerSynopsisIf you are using InstallShield 2015 or newer, you can use cmdlets, which will let you interact (get and set Windows Installer properties) wi...
How to Set a Property Depending on Release Flags
SummaryThis article explains how to create a single Property who's value is different depending on which release flags are chosen at build time. For example if a project has 2 different releases which each use a different release flag: Example: Rele...
Delete All Files Regardless of File Attributes
SummaryDelete All Files Regardless of File AttributesSynopsisThe DeleteDirectory InstallScript function deletes a directory even if it has read only, hidden, or system files.DiscussionThe following is the InstallScript code for DeleteDirectory: p...
