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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...

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 ...

Summary On Major Upgrade : When installing newer version on old version installed machine, After upgrade the old entries are not removed from control panel. Symptoms During a major upgrade installation, User will see 2 control panel entries Cause...

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...

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...

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 ...

Summary: This article discusses how to configure a PowerShell custom action that grants permissions to Administrators and no other users. Solution: 1. Configure a PowerShell custom action that calls the following PowerShell cmdlet: Invoke-Expressio...