We create 2 packages from the same ISM file, 32 bit and 64 bit. We differentiate the Template Summary in the Product Configuration (Intel for 32 bit OS, x64 for 64 bit OS). Surely 64 bit package will now run on 32 bit OS. We would like to stop 32 bit install on 64 bit OS as well. But we cant user VersionNT64 property as an install (launch) condition as we use one single ISM file for both packages. So I guess the solution is that if VersionNT64 and if the package is 32 bit package then the stop the installation via install condition. But I am not sure how to detect the 32 bit package. Any help is appreciated. ... View more

I want to call a Custom Action at end of install via a DoAction on the Finish button. Does the Custom Action have to be an MSI dll or could that be a standard dll as well? ... View more

As far as I can see there is AND relationship between the conditions in the pre-requisite editor. Is there any way run it with OR relation ship? In other words I want to run the pre-requisite installer if at least one of the conditions is met. Thanks. ... View more

[This thread was also sent under IS 2010] Our application, at run time, write some keys to HKCU. We would like to remove those keys at uninstall time. The tricky part is that multiple users might run the app which means that registry keys will be created under each users HKCU. Furthermore, uninstall can be performed by admin silently using some deployment utility. How would it be possible to remove the registry from each users hive? Each user has a hive under HKEY_USERS\ \Software. In theory it should be possible to remove the reg keys once you know the GUIDs. Is there any InstallShield smart way of doing this? If not, the only option I can think off is to loop through the reg keys under HKEY_USERS, as always, in a custom action. It would be excellent if one has written a (C++) custom action for that already. Thanks! ... View more

Our application, at run time, write some keys to HKCU. We would like to remove those keys at uninstall time. The tricky part is that multiple users might run the app which means that registry keys will be created under each users HKCU. Furthermore, uninstall can be performed by admin silently using some deployment utility. How would it be possible to remove the registry from each users hive? Each user has a hive under HKEY_USERS\ \Software. In theory it should be possible to remove the reg keys once you know the GUIDs. Is there any InstallShield smart way of doing this? If not, the only option I can think off is to loop through the reg keys under HKEY_USERS, as always, in a custom action. It would be excellent if one has written a (C++) custom action for that already. Thanks! ... View more

Is there a way to install Quick Launch shortcuts for all users? Unlike shortcuts in Start Menu, Quick Launch shortcuts are not merged with all users profile. It only points to the current users profile. So if someone proceeds an installation when the user is not logged on, the user(s) will not get the shortcut. I think it is propably possible to find a solution for this via a Custom Action by finding all users on the machine and placing the shortcut on the each profile. But this is non-trivial task, also a new user created after installation wont get the shortcut. Does anyone have has a solution or idea on this? Thanks! ... View more

I want to start my application when the user logs on if user wants to do so.. Basically I will create a registry entry under CurrentVersion\Run key but the component should have a condition for the user's choice. I put a check box with a property associated with it at Setup Type dialog or Custom Setup dialog but it doesnt work. The reason is probably that the conditions for components are decided before that I just guess? Could anyone help me with this? Thanks! ... View more

Is there a way to show a window to the user as the installation languauge where they can select their language? ... View more