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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...

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...

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...

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...

SummaryInformation about establishing SQL connection over TLS 1.2 using InstallShieldSynopsisIncluding SQL scripts in a Basic MSI project is organized by connection. No script can run on a server until a connection has been established. InstallShield...

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...

SummaryDelete All Files Regardless of File AttributesSynopsisThe DeleteDirectory InstallScript function deletes a directory even if it has read only, hidden, or system files.DiscussionThe following is the InstallScript code for DeleteDirectory: p...