InstallShield Knowledge Base

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...

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...

SummaryA hotfix is available: Windows update KB3072630 changed the way that custom actions in system context are allowed to interact with HKCU in order to resolve a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/secur...

SummaryThe InstallShield build process may fail presenting ISDEV : fatal error -4340: Internal build errorSymptomsThe InstallShield build process may fail in different ways. This can occur within a Visual Studio solution and outside of Visual Studio ...

SummaryThis article contains a list of hyperlinks to articles about known issues, workarounds, hotfixes, and related information for InstallShield 2016 Express Edition. The article will be updated as new information becomes available.SynopsisThis ar...

SummaryThis article provides information on installing fonts without registering them with Windows.SynopsisThis article provides various methods of installing fonts without registering them when using a Basic MSI or InstallScript MSI project. By def...

SummaryDiscussion about the problem and cause during installation of message "Setup Launcher Unicode Has Stopped Working"SymptomsDuring installation the setup will display an ?Setup Launcher Unicode Has Stopped Working? error message as the product i...

SummaryMajor upgrade leaves behind 2 entries in the Programs and Feature view.SymptomsMajor upgrade leaves behind 2 entries in the Programs and Feature view.Some files might not be properly replaced as well.CausePart of the requirements to implement ...