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by Dan
Thu Dec 17, 2020 2:20 pm
Forum: Sample Projects
Topic: Configure custom action that launches a file installed by the setup
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Configure custom action that launches a file installed by the setup

Hello, There are scenarios when the installer needs to launch some files installed on the machine or to execute scripts that reffers to installed files. The settings are different for install and for uninstall . Configure the custom action that will be executed during installation When the custom ac...
by Dan
Wed Dec 09, 2020 6:12 am
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: How to sign digitally the scripts created by an inline powershell custom action?
Replies: 3
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Re: How to sign digitally the scripts created by an inline powershell custom action?

Hi Damien and welcome to Advanced Installer forums, Starting with Advanced Installer 17.1 Release , Advanced Installer offers Digital Signature support for PowerShell scripts. Just enable the Sign script option from the Run Inline PowerShell Script custom action properties. PowerShell CA Props.PNG I...
by Dan
Mon Nov 02, 2020 7:16 am
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: Deleting of Environment variable while installing Bootstrapper EXE
Replies: 1
Views: 11984
 
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Re: Deleting of Environment variable while installing Bootstrapper EXE

Hello, You can condition the enviromnet variable creation based on the UILevel property. Since the enviromnet variable does not allow conditional creation, we will use the componnet that the enviromnet variable attaches. We will create a dummy registry to have a new componnet created and the same co...
by Dan
Mon Oct 26, 2020 1:39 pm
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: Add pre-requisite files under feature based at run time
Replies: 13
Views: 39246
 
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Re: Add pre-requisite files under feature based at run time

Hello, Is there any way or any other setting that it can get upgrade code of that MSI package by itself without passing it through command line like -search_type UpgradeCode -search_path {bccc7f97-0b12-4b4e-9a82-81330d20d971}? When adding the prerequisite through the command lien you need to specify...
by Dan
Mon Oct 26, 2020 10:03 am
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: Add pre-requisite files under feature based at run time
Replies: 13
Views: 39246
 
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Re: Add pre-requisite files under feature based at run time

Hi Akshay, if we replace the UpgradeCode with FileVersion then it is working fine, But we want to use UpgradeCode as search_type so please validate this scenario at your end and suggest the solution for this. This may happens if you are using an older version of Advanced Installer. I was testing usi...
by Dan
Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:42 am
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: Add pre-requisite files under feature based at run time
Replies: 13
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Re: Add pre-requisite files under feature based at run time

Hi Akshay, When using ProductCode or UpgradeCode , only the value for search_type values is being changed, everything else remain the same. e.g. AdvancedInstaller.com" /edit "Sample CMD.aip" /NewPrerequisite "Google Talk" -type FeatureBased -prereq_path "C:\googletalk-s...
by Dan
Fri Oct 09, 2020 2:18 pm
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: Add pre-requisite files under feature based at run time
Replies: 13
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Re: Add pre-requisite files under feature based at run time

Hi Akshay, Please note that not all the options available in the GUI are available in the command line. 1. Minimum version of pre-requisite from display section of properties page. I'm afraid we don't have an option available to set this parameter through the command line. 2. We have to set /qn LICE...
by Dan
Wed Oct 07, 2020 8:45 am
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: set file version and product version using dll file
Replies: 4
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Re: set file version and product version using dll file

Hello,

No, there is no command available to set FileVersion.

We only have command to set the ProductVersion to string value or keep it in sync with a binary file.

Best regards,
Dan
by Dan
Tue Oct 06, 2020 2:51 pm
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: set file version and product version using dll file
Replies: 4
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Re: set file version and product version using dll file

Hello, To set the installer version , please use the /SetVersion command. This command will set the Product Version. Its equivalent UI option is “Product Version” in the Product Details Tab page. A new Product Code will be generated if the new version is different from the old one, unless the -nopro...
by Dan
Thu Oct 01, 2020 8:54 am
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: Pending reboot loop, unable to install
Replies: 14
Views: 43586
 
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Re: Pending reboot loop, unable to install

Hello, We've added an improvement on our TODO list to log the reason why the reboot is required. What search or api call triggers the reboot required for the installer. Thank you for your suggestion. We'll update this thread once this improvement will be available in Advnaced Installer. Best regards...
by Dan
Mon Sep 28, 2020 8:00 am
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: multiple installs monitoring
Replies: 1
Views: 10980
 
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Re: multiple installs monitoring

Hi Regll, I'm not sure I fully understand what you mean. Can you please give us more details, maybe exemplify? Are you looking to enable Installer Analytics in those packages to monitor the number of installation, locations, etc: https://www.advancedinstaller.com/analytics/ Let me know if that helpe...
by Dan
Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:49 pm
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: Can't connect to VM for capture
Replies: 1
Views: 11075
 
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Re: Can't connect to VM for capture

Hello, I'm afraid there is no image attached, can you please re-attach the image so that we can see exactly the error that you get? Anyway, in case the Repackager fails to connect to the Guest OS follow the tips below to fix the problem. If you are using VMware Workstation and the Repackager fails t...
by Dan
Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:55 am
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: Prerequisite Search Done by Custom Executable not working
Replies: 7
Views: 14720
 
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Re: Prerequisite Search Done by Custom Executable not working

Hello, I've tested your scenario with 17.3 version of Advanced Installer and it works as expected. To list the installed hotfix, please run the below command wmic qfe get hotfixid Now, in Advnaced Installer I have something as this: /c "wmic qfe get hotfixid | findstr ^"KB4569751^"&qu...
by Dan
Wed Jul 29, 2020 9:17 am
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: MSIX - Cant Install
Replies: 1
Views: 11454
 
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Re: MSIX - Cant Install

Hello Jeremy, Before uploading the MSIX to the Store, you need to make sure that it can be successfully installed on your machine. Once the MSIX can be successfully installed on your machine, then you can start the upload process. In your case, can you successfully install the MSIX on your machine? ...
by Dan
Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:16 pm
Forum: Common Problems
Topic: Loading of bannerbitmap and dialog bitmat on Windows 7
Replies: 1
Views: 11338
 
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Re: Loading of bannerbitmap and dialog bitmat on Windows 7

Hello Akshay, I've tested your scenario but I cannot replicate it. Please let us know what theme are you using and the Windows 7 version that you have installed on your machine. It would be great if you can send us a buildable sample project file (referenced bitmap and banner image) so that we can t...

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