InstallerGeek created the topic: Wise Package Studio Vs InstallShield
Any you tell me difference between Wise Package Studio ant Install Shield? What the features and their limitation for both tools?
Tag: installshield
Need to convert a Wise 7.x WSE to InstallShield RUL
msiexpert created the topic: Need to convert a Wise 7.x WSE to InstallShield RUL
I have a major need to move a critical WiseScript WSE file over so it can be use in InstalShield AdminStudio 9 or Premier 2009. The script logic is different in WiseScript vs InstallScript hence the immediate need for someone here to please have a look and try and convert it over to InstallScript. Thanks so much.
applicationPackaging replied the topic: Re: Need to convert a Wise 7.x WSE to InstallShield RUL
Is there a problem with compiling the WSE into an exe, and calling it as a custom action?
msiexpert replied the topic: Re: Need to convert a Wise 7.x WSE to InstallShield RUL
hehe.. no no you don’t understand.. we’re switching to InstallShield and the immediate need is to move our code over from WiseScript to InstallScript. We just need someone to translate our main code over to it so we can build our first InstallScript exe wrapper.
applicationPackaging replied the topic: Re: Need to convert a Wise 7.x WSE to InstallShield RUL
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That kind of enterprise-class work requires a non-trivial time commitment, and isn’t likely to come for free. There are a few people on the boards you could PM for a quote, but you will probably be better off investigating the technology yourself, and rewriting your mystery WSE as required. I would imagine that the translation will be non-direct, as they are two independent pseudo-languages with their own little quirks and syntax issues.
msiexpert replied the topic: Re: Need to convert a Wise 7.x WSE to InstallShield RUL
If its a WSE to RUL translation then perhaps I am willing to pay. Its not like its a large super-complex script after all. I just need it done.
applicationPackaging replied the topic: Re: Need to convert a Wise 7.x WSE to InstallShield RUL
Why on earth would you want to use InstallScript? That’s a retrograde step. Pretty much anything that happens in WiseScript can be accomplished natively in an MSI. Corporates HATE black-box packages and will re-package into an MSI so why not save them the bother? As for translation, I don’t think you have a prayer.
Opening for Installshield Programmer in Capgemini- Mumbai
created the topic: Opening for Installshield Programmer in Capgemini- Mumbai
FROM: sunil.pn@vistais.in
There in urgent opening for Installshield Programmer in Capgemini-Mumbai
Below given in the JD
2 to 10yrs in application re- packaging using tools like Installshield adminstudio/Wise package studio
Repackage legacy setup to Windows installer format
Create MSI transforms
Knowledge of VB Scripting
Knowledge of SCCM/other deployment tools
App-V using softgrid
Educational Background: Any
Job Loc: Mumbai.
If you are interested Kindly Fwd your updated profile with following details.
Current CTC
Expected CTC
Notice Period
With Regards
Sunil
Vista Info Systems
Bangalore
InstallShield Error 0x80040706 when Installing Dawn Of War
created the topic: InstallShield Error 0x80040706 when Installing Dawn Of War
Hello Mr.George77,
Method 1: Use Windows Installer CleanUp Utility to uninstall the failed product.
Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301
Also if you are using an antivirus/malware program you need to disable it prior to running the installation of the program.
Method 2:
Unregister Windows Installer, and then reregister Windows Installer. To do this, follow these steps:
1. On the “Start” menu, click “Run”
2. In the “Open” box, type “msiexec /unreg”, and then press ENTER.
3. On the “Start” menu, click “Run”.
4. In the “Open” box, type “msiexec /regserver”, and then press ENTER.
Restart your computer now try to install the game again and check.
replied the topic: Re: InstallShield Error 0x80040706 when Installing Dawn Of War
nstallShield Error 08×80040706 When Installing Dawn Of War Ive tried upgrading Installshield That crashes to saying its Acess denied .. Tried everything to get it to run by messing with all the compatibility stuff and i cant it to work
Windows Installer 4.5 Support – InstallShield 2010 SP1
InstallerExpert created the topic: Windows Installer 4.5 Support – InstallShield 2010 SP1
This post focuses on modifying the installer for Windows Installer (MSI) 4.5 Support for Basic MSI and InstallShield MSI Projects.
Steps:
* Open the existing InstallShield project in InstallShield 2010 SP1 IDE.
* Modify the Schema under General Information – Summary Information Stream to specify the minimum Windows Installer version that is required for your Installation package. Say 405 to support Windows Installer 4.5
* If the selected minimun Windows Installer version is not available on the target system, then the installer will prompt a message and abort the installation.
* Also, you can select the Windows Installer 4.5 pre-requisite for the supported operating system from Application Data – Redistributable.
For Pre-requisite integration, you can choose either of the following 3 options based on various factors
Extract From Setup.exe – The pre-requisites will be bundled with the installer. This is applicable if the Installation Package size is not a constraint / if you want to distribute the installation package as a single compressed file.
Copy From Source Media – The pre-requisite will be stored in a folder ‘ISSetupPrerequisites’ parallel to the installer.
Download from the Web – At the time of installation, the pre-requisite will be downloaded on the fly from the web and installed. Internet connection is required during installation.
* If you have not downloaded the pre-requisites already to your installer development machine, right click the Pre-req and click “Dowload the selected Item”.
Refer here for dependency errors and solution related to Windows Installer 4.5 Integration.
installjournal.blogspot.com/2010/01/wind…ller-45-support.html
InstallShield Installation Information -safe?
InstallerExpert created the topic: InstallShield Installation Information -safe?
can i delete InstallShield Installation Information folder?
shall i keep it?
msiexpert replied the topic: Re: InstallShield Installation Information -safe?
It isn’t needed for proper operation. However, removing similar folders can sometimes cause the uninstall option not to work.
Installshield 1607
msiexpert created the topic: Installshield 1607
If you are here to learn how to fix an installshield 1607 runtime error then i will let you in on the most advanced yet fool-proof technique, so you can stop searching for an answer. Most people have encountered these errors and, like you, know what a bore it can be to spend hours or days looking that someone out there can help you. Read on to nip this problem in the bud – we’ll get to the root of the problem and a quick and easy solution to ensure an error-free future. Click here to fix an installshield 1607 runtime error now! Your computer and its windows system are inherently complex, and to its disadvantage, a normal quirk of this type of complexity is the possibility of failure in one of its parts. Most people discover that Computer failures can spring from files that are “awol,” incorrect settings, and a damaged windows registry. Ensuring that your registry is unharmed and clean purges your computer of ongoing errors and deters others from occurring. In simple words, if you’re called on to fix an installshield 1607 runtime error you need to examine and fix your registry. Tinkering with a registry that is “out of order” demands a skilled technician, but many budgets don’t allow for this. Happily, there are quite a few user-friendly and powerful software that will do the complex work of fixing your registry. These “registry fixing utilities,” as they have been termed, have a very useful application – they efficiently scan, detect, and then fix damaged pc’s registry. When you have to fix an installshield 1607 runtime error It is advised to “test drive” a professional registry fixer today! I think you’ll agree that the scan and repair process is quick and easy, and resembles many anti-malware software out there. Before you try such a tool, you should verify that you can set for automatic scans by selected dates and times, in order to keep your computer running at its best. You will see that most registry fixers are easy enough for anyone to use; with just a few clicks of your mouse you can be on your way. As a bonus, registry repair utilities will not only eliminate these troubles – but also a variety of other glitches that may not have made themselves known yet. With your new knowledge of the cause of these errors and how to handle it, now all you need to do is download a tool and get started – easily, instantly, and all by yourself!
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Programs stop working in Windows 7, InstallShield error message
applicationPackaging created the topic: Programs stop working in Windows 7, InstallShield error message
Hello, I’m quite stumped here.
I installed Windows 7 Professional a couple of months ago and everything worked fine. Over the last week, Adobe Photoshop 7 stopped working altogether and Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 did the same. I would get the “Adobe Photoshop has a problem and has stop working” signal.
I did a system restore to a point before the problems happened, but they continued (you need to turn off the tamper-proof in Norton Internet Security for that to work).
I tried uninstalling and reinstalling these programs, but they won’t intsall. Now other programs will not install, like Google Earth. I ran disk diagnostics on my C drive and on my F drive where the programs are located (I separate OS and programs).
Now I get a message from InstallShield on bootup that there is an error 5, which has to do with their automatic update function. Clearly, there is something wrong with some installer, but I can’t tell whose. I checked Services.msc and tried the Windows Installer and it is working properly–at least I don’t get an error message.
I’ve also run registry cleaners and rebooted before trying to reinstall things.
It seems unusual for programs to work properly at first and then deteriorate over time. I don’t know if my system is deteriorating as well. Luckily all my files are backed up off site, and I have a system image. Has anyone got any ideas what might be going on here. BTW the Adobe site did not seem to have more than generic advice on this.
applicationPackaging replied the topic: Re: Programs stop working in Windows 7, InstallShield error message
Programs not working may be caused due to several reasons. Some of them are listed below:
1) Incompatibility of any program with the operating system may lead to program not working or the program may not exhibit variety of functionality that it possesses.
2) Program files getting corrupted. (One of the main causes being virus/malware attacks)
3) Any other third party program or service conflicting with the program.
Now that none of the programs are getting installed, then we might have an issue with “windows Installer” or “residual program files which are left over”. An exact error message along which came along with “error 5” will help us in figuring it out.
We will use “Windows Cleanup Utility” to get rid of all the residual files followed by reregistering the Windows Installer. We may even go for running virus/malware scan afterwards.
Step 1: Use Windows Cleanup utility to cleanup residual files which are leftover after the program gets corrupted.
Download windows cleanup utility; install it and get rid of all the programs that you don’t need or the programs which are not working.
To download windows cleanup utility, click here
Step 2: Reregister Windows Installer
To do this, follow these steps:
1. Click “Start”, click Run.
2. In the “Open” box, type “msiexec /unreg”, and then press ENTER. (Without quotes)
3. Again, click “Start”, click Run.
4. In the “Open” box, type “msiexec /regserver”, and then press ENTER. (Without quotes)
Step 3: Run virus/malware scan
Referred links for virus/malware scans:
Microsoft Security Essentials
www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/
How to get rid of malware by Vincenzo Di Russo
social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-U…71-960f-b561798b7b42
Please get back to us so that we can move towards the resolution of the issues.
Location of files from extracted installshield setup.exe
deployexpert created the topic: Location of files from extracted installshield setup.exe
I have a Installshield Basic MSI project. This project uses Installshield’s bootstrapper to install several setup prerequisites. Everything is bundled and compressed inside a single exe (Setup.exe). I have one prerequisite that needs to know the the full path of the file to execute. Is there a property available to find this path?
Or another solution. We are using Installshield 2008 with not much chance of upgrading at the moment. I am needing to install SQL Server 2008 which is dependent upon Windows Installer 4.5. Installshield 2008 doesn’t have support for WinInstaller 4.5 so I created prerequisites for it for WinXp and Vista. I have WinXP working correctly.
However Windows Vista, the redistributable for Windows Installer 4.5 is a .msu file and needs to be executed through wsua.exe. I created a small app that just accepts the commandline params and kicks off wusa.exe with params to install the Windows Installer redistributable. However wusa.exe needs the full path to the redistributable. Is there a way to find the path to where setup.exe extracted the files?
Or is there a way to add support for Windows Installer 4.5 to Installshield 2008, doubt it, but it would be easiest
rajeshkumar replied the topic: Re: Location of files from extracted installshield setup.exe
For your alternate approach with IS2008, you should be able to do this in your helper exe. Assuming you’re using C++, you can call GetModuleFileName() to find the location of your running exe (other languages should expose similar functionality somewhere). Since all the prerequisite’s files will have been extracted to the same folder, you can use this to figure out the full path for the .msu file as well.
Upgrading will get you direct support (as well as included prerequisites for Windows Installer 4.5) as IS2009 and later prerequisites shell execute their target, supporting .msu files natively. IS2009 and later also have support for a prerequisite command-line property which you could use to locate your prerequisite files; see the InstallShield 2009 Release Notes and search for ISPREREQDIR.
Regards,
Rajesh Kumar
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Administrator
pgadmin created the topic: Administrator
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