This page describes the install dialogs that are mandatory in the installation wizard. They can not be removed from the chain of dialogs. Apart from these dialogs there is a set of Optional Install Dialogs which can be used to customize the installer UI.

PrepareDlg

This dialog is briefly displayed at the beginning of the install process and shows the preinstall actions (for example, the searches performed by the installation).

WelcomeDlg

The first dialog displayed during install. It is used to inform the user about the application which will be installed on the target machine.

VerifyReadyDlg

Allows the user to proceed with the installation.

ProgressDlg

The dialog containing the progress bar that shows the installation's evolution.

ExitDialog

The dialog displayed at the end of an installation. In the bottom pane you can choose if the user has the possibility to view the ReadMe file and/or launch your application after the installation finishes. You must specify the location for the readme file and the application executable.

MaintenanceTypeDlg

This dialog is displayed when the installer is launched in repair, modify or uninstall mode. It allows you to select a maintenance type.

BrowseDlg

This dialog enables the user to select a directory for the installation.

CancelDlg

This dialog confirms a request to terminate the installation.

CustomizeDlg

This dialog is displayed when the user selects a custom setup. It allows to select which features will be installed and display the disk cost.

DiskCostDlg

This dialogs indicates the necessary disk spaces needed for installation or is displayed when there isn't enough space on the target drive.

ErrorDlg

This dialog is displayed when an error occurred during installation.

FatalError

This dialog is displayed at the end of an installation, if the installation is terminated by of a fatal error.

FilesInUse

Alerts the user that files which are currently being used must be overwritten or removed by the installation

MsiRMFilesInUse

This dialog appears in Windows Installer 4.0 as an alternative to the older "FilesInUse" dialog. It can be used with the Windows Installer Restart Manager.

NoteThe "MsiRMFilesInUse" and "FilesInUse" dialogs are mutually exclusive.

OutOfDiskDlg

Dialog displayed when there isn't enough space on the target drive.

OutOfRbDiskDlg

Dialog displayed when there isn't enough space on the target drive. Additionally the user has the possibility to disable rollback in order to save space.

UserExit

This dialog is displayed at the end of an installation that was ended prematurely by the user.

WaitForCosting

Dialog displayed while the installer determines the disk space requirements.

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