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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...

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...

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...

SummaryError 7354 occurs when building MSI project with entries in the MoveFile table.SymptomsError 7354 occurs when building MSI project with entries in the MoveFile table using Installshield. ISDEV : error -7354: The English (United States) value ...

SummaryError 7354 occurs when building the MSI projectSymptomsThe build error 7354 occurs while referencing a string that does not have the correct value in MSI projects. The issue may occur with a new project or a migrated project. The error will re...

SummaryTrying to open AdminStudio or InstallShield results in error: The program can't start because api-ms-win-crt-stdio-l1-1-0.dll is missing from your computerSymptomsLaunch AdminStudio an error dialog occurs.CauseMissing Visual C++ 2015 Redistrib...

SummaryThis article describes the database changes required for different types of MSI updatesSynopsisThis article describes the database changes required for different types of MSI updates, and describes how to use the tools provided in InstallShiel...