InstallShield Knowledge Base
The Difference between a Public MSI Property and a Global InstallScript Variable
Summary: This article discusses the difference between a public MSI property and a global InstallScript variable. Public Property (Basic MSI Project): Public properties have names that contain only uppercase letters. For example, INSTALLDIR is a publ...
"Hint Text in Edit Control" in InstallScript MSI Project
Synopsis: Though there is no built-in tooltip support for InstallScript or InstallScript MSI projects, the project can be customized by writing tooltip functionality as described in the official Microsoft documentation at this link:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/controls/create-a-tooltip-for-a-control...
InstallScript Project and InstallScript MSI Project: CtrlGetMultCurSel InstallScript Function Not Selecting All Items in a Loop in UI
Summary This article discusses what to do if the CtrlGetMultCurSel InstallScript function is not selecting all items. Project Type InstallScriptInstallScript MSI Symptoms As CUSTOMERCARE1 is already part of CUSTOMERCARE1SBOX the CtrlSetMultCurSel a...
Error 2932 Can not write file
Windows Installer Error: In some instances Microsoft's Windows Installer may show the following error: "Error 2932.Could not create file C:\Windows\Installer\{DCCAXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXX}\1031.MST from script data. Error: 32."Causes of Erro...
PendingFileRenameOperations Versus MsiSystemRebootPending
MsiSystemRebootPending is a Windows Installer (MSI) Property. The installer sets the value of this property to 1 if there is an operation pending that requires access to a file that is locked and in use.For more information, here is a link to the of...
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...
InstallShield Triage and Preliminary Troubleshooting
Providing the necessary information to allow a Support engineer to begin troubleshooting your issue is one of the best ways to avoid delays. This article discusses what type of information to include and how to gather it when submitting an InstallS...
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Build Error 7141
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...
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...
Running a Batch File from Your Setup
SummaryThis article discusses how to launch a .bat file from a setup with Installscript.SynopsisThis article discusses how to launch a .bat file from a setup with Installscript. The article applies to Basic MSI, InstallScript and InstallScript MSI Pr...
Couldn't Resolve Assembly By Name Microsoft.IIS.PowerShell.Framework
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...
InstallShield 2016 Known Issues
SummaryInstallShield 2016 Known IssuesSynopsisThis article contains a list of hyperlinks to articles about known issues, workarounds, hotfixes, and related information for InstallShield 2016. The article will be updated as new information becomes av...
Error launching InstallShield: Cannot connect to license server system (-15,570)
SummaryIf you have a node locked licence that is activated by entering your serial number into the software, but have accidentally clicked the 'Configure License Server' option, this article will help to return to the normal activation window.Symptom...
Build Error -5002: Product Configuration Is Not Found In The Specified Project
SummaryISDEV : error : -5002: Product Configuration 'Default Configuration' is not found in the specified project. Verify that the Product Configuration name is correct.SymptomsWhen building an InstallShield project, one may encounter the following b...
