Questions tagged [installshield-2010]

Relating to the 2010 version of the InstallShield software that helps install software on Windows.

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Add prerequisites in installshield

I am new in installshield I have installshield 2010 and want to build basic msi for vs2010 wpf project with sql server 2008 r2 express I found .prq file for sql server 2008 R2 and copied that file into "C:\Program Files…
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Installshield write a user defined property to the registry

I am making an installer where I have defined my own installer property. I want to store this property in the registry. As this property is only needed by the installer, I thought that the best location to store it would be: …
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Creating a setup.exe in InstallShield in Visual Studio

Please tell me whether it is possible to create a file named setup.exe. I want to have the end user to a single file installer. At this point, I click 'build' and the output like this: I would like to output was a setup.exe. If it is not possible,…
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How add setup language dialog in Installshield 2010

Hi I would like to know how add setup language dialog to instalation procces. I use Installshield 2010. I google it and found the I must create Setup…
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XML Change during upgrade

How do you change XML files usually during upgrade?? (Basic MSI) I think "XML File Changes" Tab has too few function to change old app.config to new app.config. Because many kinds of old app.config have been deployed already, xml change should have…
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How do you think about implementing Installshield Basic MSI project without Installscript?

Do you think it is reasonable? or too restrictive??
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Grant "Log on as a service" permission AND service Logon Account during installation(Installshield 2010)

I`m developing install application via Installshield Basic MSI Project I have a little problem when granting "Log on as a service" permission (Control panel -> Administrative tools -> Local Security Settings) In Windows server 2003, NTRights.exe…
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InstallShield 2010 change title of the choose setup language dialog

I've inherited an InstallShield project and need to change the title of the setup language dialog. It is currently the same as every other dialog in the installer [Product name] - InstallShield Wizard. I've found the string I need in the…
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Working with InstallShield 2010. How do you force a restart

I have some prerequisites required, and one of the prerequisites requires a reboot if installed before the rest of the setup can continue. Using InstallShield, how do you force a restart after prerequisites are installed? Thanks!
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Modifying app.config through installscript

How to modify app.config files through installscript in installshield 2010. I want to modify the sql connection string in app.config file based on user selected server. Early help should be appreciated.
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InstallShield: Setting a Custom Action's Property Value from a Release Property

I'm trying to automate InstallShield from my build process, and I need to set a type 51 Custom Action's Property Value from my Release's Product Configuration Flags property. What is the syntax (something in square brackets?) to do that? From…
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Installshield installer size

I've been asked to make a simple installer with Installshield 2010 Professional. The combine size of the files to be installed is about 2 megs, but the resulting installer is about 5 megs. I would like to know if there is a way to tweak the…
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How to add command line in installsheild 2010 for silent install

I’d like install sql 2008 express silently by InstallShield 2010 . I test this command in cmd prompt and it’s work. SQLEXPRWT_x86_ENU.EXE /QS /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS=True /INSTANCEID="SQL2008R2" /SAPWD="pass" /SECURITYMODE="SQL"…
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Installshield 2010 fails when paths have unicode characters

I'm using Installshield 2010 premier edition. When I try to install our software with an installation package, Installshield always terminates abnormally. The reproduce sequence is following: Set Windows(7 or 8) Locale to English Install Korean…
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why Libraries window in win7 32 bit is automatically opened after uninstalling an application designed by Installshield 2010?

An application setup is designed by Installshield 2010. After uninstalling the application, Libraries window in win7 32 bit is automatically opened. Is there anyone who has the same experience, and what is the way to solve this problem?