How can I pass return code from custom exe (does some check and gives error pop) that runs before .prq is run to main MSI

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How can I pass a return code from a custom executable (does some checking and gives an error popup) that runs before .PRQ is run to main MSI? I need to do this so that the install quits after the pop up.

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 20 '16 at 19:51

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Details depend on whatever tool you're using to build the MSI, but your custom action executable can just return a non-zero exit code. In WiX you'd use return="check" in the custom action element, as an example.

answered Jun 20 '16 at 19:51

PhilDW

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I am using Installshield for building MSI. I am running executable as .prq not CA, Because executable does some system check and gives the Message out on screen. This executable needs to run before another .prq-2 is run. I am trying to understand if I can run this executable as part of CA. If possible, I can get the return code and Fail the install deliberately. Although, Not aware of the method on how to run this using CA Before prq-2 is run. – SGee Jun 21 '16 at 05:41

How can I pass return code from custom exe (does some check and gives error pop) that runs before .prq is run to main MSI

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