Question about installation

[sunnyrose1994]

Hi,

In one of the msi files I created, I am copying a set of files to a user given path and installing a supporting program. Now, I want to reverse the order of the installation.

I would like to install the program first and when this is successful, then only I should go and copy the files. Please do let me know how this can be achieved.

Thanks

[Catalin]

Hello and welcome to our forums,

Now, I want to reverse the order of the installation.

For this, you can add your "supporting program" as a "pre-install" prerequisite. "Pre-install" prerequisites are additional packages that are installed before the MSI is launched. However, your package type will be changed from MSI to EXE ("Builds" page --> "Package Type" section).

For more information about pre-install prerequisites, you can have a look on the following articles:

- "Professional Installation - Add Prerequisites section"

- "Prerequisites page"

Hope this helps.

Kind regards,
Catalin