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InstallScript: Add text to uninstall dialog

Summary:This article shows how to add additional text to uninstall dialog Solution: Within an Installscript project navigate to "Behavior and logic" > "installscript" From the Installscript dropdown select "After Move Data" and "OnMaintUIAfter" The...

vjayaraman Revenera Apr 17, 2023

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Basic MSI Project: Launch Executable .exe File If the .exe File Is Found Using a System Search and Force a Reboot

Summary: This article discusses how to launch / run an .exe file if the .exe file is found by using a System Search and how to force a restart / reboot of the machine. Resolution: 1. Create a Basic MSI Project.2. Navigate to Behavior and Logic > Sys...

vjayaraman Revenera Aug 18, 2022

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How to Localize Messagebox in Basic MSI Project

How to Localize Messagebox in Basic MSI Project Summary How to Localize Messagebox in Basic MSI Project based on machine OS Synopsis How to Localize Messagebox in Basic MSI Project based on machine OS Discussion The Message box added in a installscr...

varul Revenera Moderator Aug 09, 2022

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Use PowerShell to Create a Project and Add a PowerShell Custom Action Using the InstallShield Automation Interface

Summary The following PowerShell script is an example of how to use InstallShield's Automation Interface to create a project .ism file and then add a PowerShell custom action. Resolution # Purpose of this PowerShell script: Create a project .ism fil...

varul Revenera Moderator Aug 02, 2022

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How to Create an Internet Shortcut with .url file and msedge.exe

Summary This article discusses how to create an Internet shortcut on the desktop and, when it is double-clicked, it will open up a web browser and take the user to that website as per the project configuration of the project .ism file. Project Type B...

varul Revenera Moderator Jun 28, 2022

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Basic MSI Project: Error Code:132

Summary:Internal error in the file DataTargetFile.cpp,line:86: "Cannot create a file when that file already exists." Synopsis:This article will show you how to resolve the Error Code:132. Discussion: Generally, this error occurs while InstallShield ...

vjayaraman Revenera Apr 13, 2022

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Suite Feature Selection using InstallScript based on user input

Suite Feature Selection using InstallScript based on user input Summary Suite Feature Selection using InstallScript CustomAction based on user input from a customdialog Synopsis This article will show you how you can select feature using installsc...

varul Revenera Moderator Jan 30, 2022

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Passing Setup.exe Language Selection to Chained MSI and Prerequisite

Passing Setup.exe Language Selection to Chained MSI and Prerequisite Summary This article will show you how we can pass the setup.exe language selection from main installer should passed to Pre-Requisites and chained MSI in Basic MSI Project ...

varul Revenera Moderator Jan 30, 2022

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Launching Powershell Script from Supportdir using installscript Customaction

Launching Powershell Script from Supportdir using installscript Customaction Summary Example on running powershell script from Supportdir using installscript LaunchAppAndWait Synopsis This article will show you different ways you can run your Powe...

varul Revenera Moderator Jan 04, 2022

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The .NET 4.7.2 Redistributable Fails to Download and Fails to Install when the Download from the Web Option Is Selected

The .NET 4.7.2 Redistributable Fails to Download and Fails to Install when the Download from the Web Option Is Selected Summary The .NET 4.7.2 redistributable fails to download and fails to install when the Download from the Web option is sele...

varul Revenera Moderator Nov 08, 2021

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Running an Automation Script via the InstallShield SAB on a Windows Server Core Docker Image

Running an Automation Script via the InstallShield SAB on Windows Server Core Docker Image Summary: How to run an InstallShield automation script (VBScript or PowerShell) inside a Windows Server Core Docker image. Build a Docker image that has the I...

varul Revenera Moderator Oct 11, 2021

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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 ...

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SDFeatureDialog not showing size(only with required feature)

Description:This article will discuss about SDFeatureDialog not showing size(only with required feature) Replication Step: 1. Create Installscript MSI project.2. Create Features like aaa,bbb,ccc and also add component then add files.3. Create Featur...

vjayaraman Revenera Aug 04, 2021

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Create a 64-bit Windows Registry Entry via an InstallScript Custom Action

Summary Create a 64-bit Windows Registry Entry via an InstallScript Custom Action Cause When creating a Windows Registry entry using an InstallScript custom action, by default, the custom action will create the entry under WOW6432Node, which is a 32...

varul Revenera Moderator May 28, 2021

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Update Suite Progress Bar using InstallScript CustomAction

Summary To Update Suite Progress bar using InstallScript CustomAction Synopsis: This information applies to the following InstallShield project types: Suite Cause: On Installing a suite setup with an installscript custom action added it tak...

varul Revenera Moderator May 20, 2021

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