deployexpert created the topic: Freeware installer CreateInstall FREE
Looking for an easy installer? We think you have found it and, EVEN BETTER, it is absolutely FREE! CreateInstall FREE does not require any additional learning time. You can easily grasp how to work with the program and create your first installation package in less than 10 minutes. You can use the free installer CreateInstall FREE both to create the installation packages of commercial software and to just get self-extracting archives. If you want to have an easy and effective installer, CreateInstall FREE will not let you down.

CreateInstall FREE is free installer for computer users of any level. The program has neither complicated settings nor many options. Nevertheless, it has all the basic features that you may need in 95% of installation packages. Let us take two example of how the program can be used.

Creating a self-extracting archive. Suppose you need to send large amounts of data or documentation to your customers regularly. It is much easier to send one EXE file to the user to be able to run it and to specify the installation path than to make the customer perform the additional operations of unpacking archives or copying files.

Creating a commercial installation package. CreateInstall FREE would be perfect for creating commercial installation packages. Your installation package can

* offer the user to read the license agreement and the Readme file, and to specify the installation path.
* unpack and/or copy the necessary files.
* save various values to the Registry and to the INI files.
* register ActiveX files and fonts.
* create shortcuts in any locations.
* include Visual Basic and DAO run-time files.
* create the uninstall tool.
* start additional programs.

In addition, you can

* use your own icons, logos and images in the dialog boxes of your installation packages.
* Automate creating installation packages due to the possibility of running CreateInstall FREE from the command line.
* Choose among two compression algorithms. PPMD will perfectly compress your data, but it will take more time to unpack it. The default compression is slightly better than ZIP compression and ensures the data will be unpacked quickly.

As you can see, CreateInstall FREE can be used for various purposes and at the same time it is one of the simplest and easiest to use installers. If you need new features in the future, you can always upgrade to the commercial CreateInstall that will convert your projects.

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created the topic: Installer VISE for Windows F.A.Q:How do I create an Active Web Installer?
The first step is to create a Build Target.

* From the Archive menu, select Build Targets.
* In the Build Targets dialog click Add.
* In the Add Build Target dialog, type in a name for the build target, like Web Installer and click OK.
* In the Build Targets dialog click Edit for the newly created build target.
* In the Edit Build Target use the Target popmenu to select ‘Web Installer’. You can also use this dialog to specify a destination path and installer name for the web build target.

The second step is to create file groups.

* From the Internet menu, select File Groups.
* In the File Group List dialog click New.
* In the Edit Group name dialog, type in a group name and a file name for the group file.
* Repeat the process for however many file groups you want.

The third step is to create download sites for your web installer.

* Choose Download Sites from the Internet menu.
* Click the New button on the Download Site List dialog.
* In the Edit Internet Site dialog enter a Name, a Server Address, an Initial directory and click the OK button.

The fourth step is to choose the build target in the project window.

* Locate the build target popmenu, which is below the standard toolbar and above the Support Package on the left hand side of the project window.
* Use the popmenu to select your web installer build target.

The fifth step is to assign your files to the correct file groups.

* Select your first file in your archive and then double click on the file.
* In the File Properties dialog, select the ‘Advanced’ tab.
* Use the File Groups popmenu to select the correct file group for your file.
* Repeat the process for all your files.

The last step is to build your installer and place all files up on your Internet server.

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InstallerExpert created the topic: What is Windows Installer
The Windows Installer (previously known as Microsoft Installer[1]) is an engine for the installation, maintenance, and removal of software on modern Microsoft Windows systems. The installation information, and often the files themselves, are packaged in installation packages, loosely relational databases structured as OLE Structured Storage Files and commonly known as “MSI files”, from their default file extension. Windows Installer contains significant changes from its predecessor, Setup API. New features include a GUI framework and automatic generation of the uninstallation sequence. Windows Installer is positioned as an alternative to stand-alone executable installer frameworks such as older versions of InstallShield and Wise (later versions of both products are based on Windows Installer) and NSIS.

Microsoft encourages third parties to use Windows Installer as the basis for installation frameworks, so that they synchronize correctly with other installers and keep the internal database of installed products consistent. Important features such as rollback and versioning depend on a consistent internal database for reliable operation.

Reference:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Installer

InstallerExpert replied the topic: Re: What is Windows Installer
Windows Installer is in-build in Windows. The latest release is 3.1

bhuvana replied the topic: Re: What is Windows Installer
Windows Installer Overview, including MSI Architecture & its Features, are briefed in the following article.
tinyurl.com/MSIOverview

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InstallerExpert created the topic: Installer that removes old version
I have a .net build msi.
I have imported it into Wise Installer Edition.

All I want the installer to do is have it remove any previous versions and install this version. I would also like it to be passive, where it just shows progress bars and the user does not have to select any options.

I am new to this, so I was hoping someone could help me get on the right track.

Thanks much!

bhuvana replied the topic: Re: Installer that removes old version
Are you talking about the .msi installer created using Visual Studio Setup & Deployment project?

If so, Here is how you modify the .Net msi to upgrade its previous versions.
There is a property called RemovePreviousVersions in Setup & Deployment project, which is set to False by default. You have to set to True to enable the installer to remove the previous versions automatically and continue with the installation.
Accessing RemovePreviousVersions property -> Select the Setup Project Node, Press F4 to get the Deployment project properties Window.

Please look into the following link for more information.
www.simple-talk.com/dotnet/visual-studio…s-to-setup-projects/

If you import the modified .msi into Wise after making the above mentioned changes, hope the upgrade should be seamless.. but not sure how to handle this in Wise without modifying .Net build msi.

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InstallerExpert created the topic: icon change of the installer
Hi All,

I have two issues for which I have not found any solution- 1. I need to change the icon of created MSI file using WIX.
2. I need to change the msi icon shown in title bar of dialogs during setup process.
Can anybody help me on this ? Thank you very much in advance.

If it is not possible using WIX, then is there any way to wrap my msi installer into an executable having a customized icon and unchanged GUI ?

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InstallerExpert created the topic: Windows Installer & Safe Mode Problems

Since a recent Windows update, I now get a Windows Installer ‘the feature you are trying to use’ error when I start Windows and it randomly reoccurs. The only way to close it is through task manager.

When following suggestions from microsoft 315346 windows installer fix, I discovered that I cannot get into SafeMode. I have XP but the Windows version that it gives me the option to use is only Vista. If I click it, it opens XP normally.

Any thoughts on both problems?

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InstallerExpert created the topic: Windows Installer error in Windows 7?
I just purchased a new computer with Windows 7, and I’ve been having trouble installing new software. I was able to get around the issue for my first program, because Windows allowed me to complete the installation and then detected and then adjusted settings to fix the error. However, for the second program (Labview by National Instruments), I cannot complete the installation. I get the error message:

Error: Windows SDK function returned an error. (Error code -12)

It appears just before installation begins and then again after a few steps. At the second appearance of the error message, the installation window closes.

I found some documentation about this error code in Windows XP. My understanding is that the error message appears when the Windows Installer is corrupted. However, I cannot find documentation for restoring the Windows Installer in Windows 7.

Does this appear to be a problem with the Windows Installer? How can I fix it?

Thanks,
Kate

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created the topic: Tarma Installer 5.8.3681 (Windows)
Tarma Installer creates stand-alone software installers for Microsoft Windows platforms, including 64-bit and Windows mobile, with a small distribution size, a straightforward and clean user interface, and smart install and uninstall behavior. Professional software installer in less than 100 KB. Installs and removes programs, documents, images, multi-media files, TrueType, and OpenType fonts, .Net assemblies, ActiveX controls, COM servers, type libraries, WinHelp files, device drivers, services, registry updates, INI files, environment variables, program groups, shortcuts, and third-party tools. Platform-dependent installations allow you to specify the exact Windows versions for each installation item. Single-file self-extracting packages with authenticode signatures for secure Internet downloads, CD-ROM distribution, or any other channel.

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created the topic: window installer at startup keeps coming on and I cant remove it!

Question:

I have windows xp . I have a HP desktop computer…at startup I have a window trying to load called “window installer” I have to keep clicking cancel until it goes away…sometimes it trys to come back and I will click cancel continousley and it goes away then I open up my internet explorer and Iam alright. I have tried different free downloads to remove it and have gone into add/change/remove and have removed it from there but it dosent go away even with reboot. I also have an icon at bottom right of my screen that says “intel (r) graphics” and have tried to remove it from add/change/remove and it comes back…this seems to be slowing down my computer and especailly my startup…thank you for any advice! I just want to get rid of these pesky tagalongs but cant seem to budge them…

Answer
I would let the installer complete the installation and ounce complete you can choose to remove what was installed if you don’t want it.
As for Intel Graphics it sounds like part of your MoBo driver pack, what makes you think it’s a pesky tag along?

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created the topic: Windows Installer Module stopped working – Trustedinstaller.exe
Windows Installer Module stopped working while trying to install Updates

(Standalone as well as through the automatic update)

The installation starts and runs about halfway, then it stops and the message “Windows Installer Module stopped working”

Is displayed

Smaller updates still install – I have problems with these two for the moment

IE8-Windows6.0-KB978207-x86

Windows6.0-KB947821-v7-x86

The second update was posted as an update to install to get rid of the problem but it won’t install either.

I have already tried to re-register dll, delete software distribution folder and a few other things but nothing had an effect.

I run Windows Vista SP1 – 32bit version

The problem is shown below

Problem signature

Problem Event Name: APPCRASH

Application Name: TrustedInstaller.exe

Application Version: 6.0.6002.18005

Application Timestamp: 49e01af1

Fault Module Name: smiengine.dll

Fault Module Version: 6.0.6002.18005

Fault Module Timestamp: 49e0380d

Exception Code: c0000005

Exception Offset: 00039d20

OS Version: 6.0.6002.2.2.0.768.3

Locale ID: 2057

Additional Information 1: a949

Additional Information 2: ab7e38a5a24996f4fde5627a15dd846d

Additional Information 3: 6cef

Additional Information 4: 8e6c9db2ffb957e9511ebdf1317d0af3

Extra information about the problem

Bucket ID: 1673420669

Description

A Windows update did not install properly. Sending the following information to Microsoft can help improve the software.

Problem signature

Problem Event Name: WindowsUpdateFailure

ClientVersion: 7.4.7600.226

Win32HResult: 80070643

UpdateId: 577EABBB-24AF-4769-A808-3151329F1760

Scenario: Install

SourceId: 101

Environment: Unmanaged

OS Version: 6.0.6002.2.2.0.768.3

Locale ID: 2057

Extra information about the problem

Bucket ID: 940489917

msiexpert replied the topic: Re: Windows Installer Module stopped working – Trustedinstaller.exe
What anti-virus application or security suite is installed and is your subscription current? What anti-spyware applications (other than Defender)? What third-party firewall (if any)?

Has a(another) Norton or McAfee application ever been installed on the computer (e.g., a free-trial version that came preinstalled when you bought it)?

See the “How to obtain help” section of support.microsoft.com/kb/978207

For home users, no-charge support is available by calling 1-866-PCSAFETY (and/or 1-866-234-6020 and/or 1-800-936-5700) in the United States and in Canada or by contacting your local Microsoft subsidiary. There is no-charge for support calls that are associated with security updates. When you call, clearly state that your problem is related to a Security Update and cite the update’s KB number (e.g., KB978207).

Or you can…

Start a free Windows Update support incident request:
support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?gprid=6527

The Consumer Security Support home page & Microsoft Update Solution Center also offer support options
consumersecuritysupport.microsoft.com/
support.microsoft.com/ph/6527#tab3

replied the topic: Re: Windows Installer Module stopped working – Trustedinstaller.exe
I use Comodo Internet Security as well as Avira AntiVir. I already tried to install the update with both disabled from start up & UAC turned off. That had no effect.

I think there was Norton 360 internet security installed when I bought the computer. I uninstalled it and replaced it by Comodo. That is about 2 years ago and I never had any problems until last week.

I don’t know if it is just running for to long and files got corrupted somehow.

I run SFC which came back with the reply “corrupted files were found but windows was not able to repair them”

msiexpert replied the topic: Re: Windows Installer Module stopped working – Trustedinstaller.exe
1. You should only have one (1) anti-virus application installed and loading at boot. Assuming you’ve purchased Comodo Internet Security, uninstall Avira AntiVir & reboot.

Moving on, Norton (and McAfee) applications are notorious for not uninstalling (or upgrading) cleanly:

2. Download the Norton Removal Tool, saving it to your desktop: ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us…ton_Removal_Tool.exe

3. Close all open applications (i.e., anything with an icon on the taskbar).

4. Right-click on the file you saved in #1 above and select Run as Administrator to run the utility. Don’t TOUCH your keyboard until the run completes, then reboot once more.

5. See if the updates will install now. If not, open a free support incident ASAP.

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