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NigelShaw

Hi

i resolved this in code. I was able to download the file only using /silentall -justdownload. This placed in in the version specific folder. I then ran some code to get the sub folder (its the only 1 there), move the downloaded file up a level then delete the folder

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NigelShaw

Hi Im downloading an updated version of a file using the updater but the downloaded file isnt an exe, its a dll. I just need the file to download and replace the existing file in the folder but what happens is, it gets placed into a new folder of the new version instead eg. Version 1.2.0 How can i p...

NigelShaw

Hey Ive installed the Windows SDK so that issue should resolve. In terms of the issue of Product code, i didnt change that but it appears to have changed on its own. I changed the version code on the main .exe that is being installed (which is my project) but i didnt get the prompt offering to chang...

NigelShaw

Hey Im having a small issue creating a patch. Here is what i did- in visual Studio - I increment my project output to compile as V1.0.2 from V1.0.1 In my installer project - i increased the product version from V1.0.1 to V1.0.2 - I kept the product code as the existing code - I built the project - N...

NigelShaw

Hi Back to basics. Been a while since ive been around, some family personal matters overseas. could you please refresh me in a summary? I have changed my installer to an msi 1. i would like to release periodic patches to fix very minor bugs How do i create a patch and can i use the updater to automa...

NigelShaw

Hi Thanks for taking to the time to respond, i know ive messaged a lot lately and its really appreciated that you are being patient with me. I do have a couple of final questions / comments that still remain a little unclear exe vs msi Exe works better. The dialog in exe looks as expected vs the sam...

NigelShaw

Hi there! Ive tried every possible way i can think of to try and get a registry value not to be overwritten but my efforts are not successful. Even when the reg value is set to Do Not Overwrite & Permanent & Do not register with windows installer, it still overwrites. furthermore, i tried ad...

NigelShaw

Hey

Ok i understand.

Thanks

NigelShaw

Hey a bit of info regarding the registry to see if there is a way to do it within Advanced Installer Registry values for users that are existing users on the machine. Per User registry keys are typically edited in HKCU but in order to successfully apply any new registry keys on a new install to all ...

NigelShaw

Hi there! I dont want to swamp your board with a bunch of threads, i feel that i have done that already... I have some questions that i cannot find an answer for, maybe you can respond in context and keep everything to this single thread? Registry I want to add keys for existing users & future u...

NigelShaw

Hi

start a new installer project
go to themes and select Air Flat and set it as current
go to the Images tab
scroll down to <AI_THEME_VAR>glassbackground.png & <AI_THEME_VAR>min-background.jpg

here you will see the images in question

: bg.jpg (133.35 KiB) Viewed 6291 times

NigelShaw

Hi I didnt want that particular dialog, it just kept appearing. I digress, i changed to another theme that was all white (Air Flat). I went through all of the dialogs and they were all white until i tested it. Then it became white, grey and a space like full image that isnt part of any other theme.....

NigelShaw

Hey support! I dont want to sound snarky or appear to complain but...... There are a range of problems that im struggling to resolve. Registry, updates and now dialogs... This V2.jpg looks like this when in use V1.jpg I am on my last attempt at creating an installer from start. If i cannot get the r...

NigelShaw

Hey Ive had various threads regarding updates, each one with a specific topical direction. Ive also been through your help files and while i appreciate they are helpful, each help file is specific to its content and i cant really find anything that explains in detail a way to create an initial insta...

NigelShaw

Hey I have seen a few posts about the need to pause an application while checking for an update then conditionally running the application after. I made a solution that works for me, hopefully it might workout for you too 1. I separated my application into a Launcher & application. The Launcher ...

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