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SummaryDiscusses the possible causes of Build Error 7141 during the build processSymptomsDuring a build, you receive the following build error: ISDEV : error -7141: An unexpected error occurred embedding file <path to setup.exe>CauseOften this buil...

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 ...

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...

SummaryThis article provides some information on build warning -4354.SymptomsWhen building your project in InstallShield, you may receive the following error... ISDEV : warning -4354: The build was unable to extract COM information from the file MyD...

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...

SummaryPowershell custom actions fail based on modules not available.SynopsisPowershell custom actions will not work as expected if "import" statements that required DLLS need to be loaded into the process. DiscussionVerbose install logs indicate sim...

SummaryWhen an install containing a .NET installer class component is built on a machine with a certain version of.NET 4.6, the resulting install fails with error 1001.SymptomsWhen an install containing a .NET installer class component is built on a ...

SummaryIn an MSI, It is possible for most custom action types to write to the log.SynopsisIn an MSI, It is possible for most custom action types to write to the log.DiscussionIn an MSI, it is possible custom actions to write to the MSI log as long as...