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TsungH · ‎Aug 28, 2015

Have you tried using this condition where feature 2 is already installed and not set to uninstall? !MyFeature2=3 AND &MyFeature2 <> 2

TsungH · ‎Mar 19, 2015

If you have not, please refer to ProductVersion property.

TsungH · ‎Mar 19, 2015

When you said "update release," are you talking about major or minor upgrade? If it's a major upgrade, then it should be fine. If it's minor upgrade, please note that InstallShield by default, if I am not mistaken, use the value of ProductName property for the name of MSI file. This behavior will violate the rule, see Changing the Product Code. If name of MSI is not tied to the value of ProductName property and stays unchanged, then it should be fine.

TsungH · ‎Mar 19, 2015

You should generate and analyze the installation log for clues.

TsungH · ‎Mar 19, 2015

If you have not, please read up on Major Upgrades.

TsungH · ‎Mar 19, 2015

You will have to generate an installation log to figure out why your installation fails.

TsungH · ‎Mar 19, 2015

MSI provides built-in functionality to copy files, create and start service. It is recommended to take advantage of these functionalities instead, since it offers built-in rollback and uninstallation capability. Running the "run me" batch file is not recommended.

TsungH · ‎Jan 15, 2015

Out of curiosity, why don't you use MSI built-in functionality ServiceControl Table to stop and start service?

TsungH · ‎Jan 15, 2015

The path, input and/or output, could be too deep. Try eliminating some levels and not to be so verbose in folder name.

TsungH · ‎Jan 15, 2015

It appears that the setup encounters some errors during silent installation. Try installing with logging enabled, and see what really happens. For the another one, it is likely to encounter some errors. Again, please try installing and uninstall with logging enabled, and see what really happens.

TsungH · ‎Dec 09, 2014

If you have not, please refer to command line options on ISCmdBld.exe.

TsungH · ‎Jun 23, 2014

I believe it is the Express Edition, and it does. However, Express Edition does not expose all aspects of Windows Installer through its GUI. If you need a finer control of the installation tasks, you will need to purchase Professional Edition, or Premier Edition if you intend to create multi-lingual installer.

TsungH · ‎Jun 20, 2014

If you use InstallShield to create Microsoft Windows Installer (MSI) package, this behavior is known as Major Upgrade. It has been available since day 1 when Windows Installer was first released more than 10 years ago.

TsungH · ‎Jun 19, 2014

Found out the hard way myself. 😄

TsungH · ‎Jun 18, 2014

This is a thread from way back, hope this will be helpful.

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