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Introduction to Windows Installer Upgrade Types

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After you've built and distributed your product installer, the next logical step is to select the right upgrade approach for future versions of your product. In this recording, we explain the three types of upgrades to help you identify the optimal u...
by Revenera Community Admin cvirata Revenera Community Admin May 25, 2022
How To Upgrades

Authoring a Silent Installation

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SummaryA silent installation runs on its own, without any end-user interaction. This article steps through how to author a silent installation for InstallScript and InstallScript MSI projectsSynopsisA silent installation runs on its own, without any ...
by acurry Flexera Alumni Apr 05, 2022
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Automatically set INSTALLDIR to the same value for base version and major upgrade

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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 ...
by Vittal Flexera Alumni Sep 16, 2021
Custom Actions How To InstallShield 2019 InstallShield 2020 InstallShield 2020 R2 InstallShield 2020 R3 Product & Release Info Question SetARPINSTALLLOCATION

How to Configure a Major Upgrade

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In this recording, we list the reasons to choose the major upgrade approach for your next product release. We then demonstrate how to configure a major upgrade in InstallShield. Video Credit: Ian Pinawin (Senior Technical Support Engineer)
by Revenera Community Admin cvirata Revenera Community Admin May 24, 2021
How To Upgrades

HOW TO: Stop a Windows Service from Starting Automatically During Install

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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...
by Revenera Moderator Revenera_Ian Revenera Moderator Mar 10, 2021
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Displaying a File Open Browse Dialog in a Basic MSI project

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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...
by Revenera Moderator Revenera_Ian Revenera Moderator Oct 01, 2020
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Setting INSTALLDIR Based on a System Search and Install a Product to an Existing Destination

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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...
by acurry Flexera Alumni Oct 01, 2020
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FlexNet Connect Software Manager Error 13030 / Error 13034

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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...
by RQuinn Flexera Alumni Aug 11, 2020
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