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InstallShield is a software tool for creating installers or software packages. InstallShield is primarily used for installing software for Microsoft Windows desktop and server platforms

InstallShield is a powerful and easy-to-use installation development solution for creating Windows installations. With automated tools to productize, bundle and install your products in both traditional MSI and virtual formats, InstallShield makes it easy for your customers to deploy and manage your applications when, where and how they are needed while providing a contemporary installation experience.

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How can i get Setup.rul file of an old InstallShield Installer from its exe file?

I have an old InstallShield installer which i believe was made using InstallShield 2012. I don't have the install script code for the same. I only have exe of the installer with me. I need to create a new installer containing some of the same…
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InstallShield installer error 2006 with GUI installer

I am trying to run an installer built using InstallShield, and when using the installer in Windows 2008, it works as intended; the same installer running in Windows 2012R2, fails with the message Installer User Interface mode Not Supported The…
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how to pass property value in install shield?

I have created dummy MSI using wix and used APPDIR property with one folder path for installed location .I imported this msi in to install shield and installation got success via install shield installer but I want to change the APPDIR value…
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Global Assembly Cache registration using Installshield

Installshield Edition :We are using Installshield 2012 premier edition. Issue Facing: Unable to register the DLL files to GAC (Global Assembly Cache) using Installshield 2012. Installshield Implementaion : Step 1 : created one component under a…
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How to create custom action to change file permission

I am working on a windows based c++ application. I have created the installer for this project using Visual Studio 2012. This project also has some configuration files, which are copied intothe installation folder(c:\program files\). When the…
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How could I perform test to installers made using WiX or InstallShield?

I was wondering if there is a way to define tests (something like unit test) for installers, specifically installers made in WiX and InstallShield.
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InstallShield exclude files based on language selection

In an InstallSheild (2012 Spring to be specific) Basic MSI project, is it possible to exclude files that are installed based on the language selection when a user runs the installer? If not, is my only option to write an InstallScript method to…
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InstallShield - Detect USB 3.0 Ports

I am building a InstallShield InstallScript project. How can i find out if the Target machine has any USB 3.0 ports. My installer should abort if there are no USB 3.0 ports on the target machine. Thanks
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Installshield 2012 New Language Dialogs still English even though String Table shows translations

I am trying to add a new language to a set of Installshield installers that come together in a suite installer. At first, the new language was not one listed in the “Tools->Add New Language…” wizard. But following the advice from Q106687: Add an…
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Using DTF with Installshield and Primary Output

I have problems with my InstallShield projects, that are using InstallerClasses, during the Major Upgrade. The setup is calling the old version InstallerClass or just throws error 1001. I decided to use the DTF technology, but I am unable to link…
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How to select specific files for a Differential Release in InstallShield?

I'm currently using InstallShield 2012 Spring Edition. We have a product with some version that was released several months ago (say 1.0.1) We now want to create a hot fix for it (say 1.0.1.1) and we want the media to include specific files that…
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Prerequisites dialog is not shown when launched from add or remove programs

I have an Installshield Basic MSI Project with prerequisites. Once the user tries to run the setup.exe file, it shows the prerequisites dialog and the user is able to install the prerequisites successfully as expected. After the application is…
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InstallShield Template Summary Value AMD64 vs Intel64 vs x64

I am setting up my InstallShield to install my package as 64 bit (into Program Files not Program Files x86) by. My processor is: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU InstallShield => General Information => Summary Information Stream => Template…
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InstallShield 2012 not initialized after reinstall

I've moved my InstallShield2012Spring installation from my old machine to my new one. I've followed all instructions as to returning the license, installing on the new machine, and then re-activating the product. Product reactivated successfully. …
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Multi-Instance MSI with InstallShield 2012 Limited Edition

I've created a .msi of my product using InstallShield 2012 Limited Edition project via Visual Studio 2012. It works fine when installing a single instance of it. But when trying to install another, the maintenance view pops up and asks me if I want…
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