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InstallShield is a proprietary software tool provided by Flexera Inc. for creating installers or software packages. InstallShield is primarily used for installing software for Microsoft Windows desktop and server platforms

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How do I extract an InstallShield Cabinet file?

I need to extract the contents of an InstallShield Cabinet file (.cab). What tools should I use for the job?
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Extract InstallSHIELD's CAB files when there is no HDR files?

layout.bin setup.lid _sys1.cab _user1.cab DATA.TAG data1.cab SETUP.INI setup.ins _INST32I.EX_ SETUP.EXE _ISDEL.EXE _SETUP.DLL lang.dat os.dat I want to extract an InstallSHIELD's 5 install package and above is the list of files in "data1" folder.…
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How to automate the steps in the Installshield Wizard?

I was working on a project where I need to take latest builds(packaged as installers) and run it in the machine in order to test it. I wanted to just automate that installshield wizard (viz. next->next->next->Agree->Insall->Exit) Can anybody please…
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InstallShield 12 Installer crashes

I am trying to install our application on a customer's Windows 7 Enterprise workstation and having the following problem: The installer always crashes when it is being run, there is no popup to alert me to the fact but the executable just closes…
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how to change program name in setup UAC with installshield

I am trying to create a setup.exe using limited edition of Installshield, but I am not able to change the program name show in the user account control form. However when I uninstall, the program name shows the correct one. Please help me.
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Printer driver installer fails on Windows XP. How to diagnose?

I have a printer driver which I'm trying to install on a Windows XP workstation. The installer runs, then suddenly crashes. I can find no error dialog or log file or system event record to tell me what happened. What steps can I take to diagnose…
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How to modify InstallShield script(s) to install Win XP 32-bit app on Win 7 64-bit

I have a relatively large (~ 17 components) application that has been running on Win XP 32-bit. I need to modify the InstallShield install script(s) to allow it to be installed on Win 7 32-bit and/or 64-bit. Because of the size and number of…
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InstallShield or Windows installer corrupted

Just recently I've been unable to install any software on my Windows 7 machine. Anything that uses InstallShield or the Windows installer will just hang or give a weird error. I noticed there will be many duplicate isbew64.exe processes (like 25)…
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Uninstall does not remove registy entries

I have created two MSIs(mypkg1.0.0 & mypkg2.0.0) with different product codes and versions. The two MSIs are creating below registry entries respectively during installation. The component codes of two MSIs which are creating registry keys are…
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Need a generic uninstaller

I have a Windows program originally installed with InstallShield. However, they seem to have neglected to add an uninstaller, so all I have is a setup log (ini format). Is there a generic InstallShield uninstaller that can parse and execute this…
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Silent install exe with logging enabled

I have been facing a really strange problem trying to automate the installation of NewForma. Below is the line I'm using in a bat file: "\\bdc\deployment$\NewForma\NewformaProjectCenterOffice64Setup.exe" /s /v"/qn /log \\bdc\deployment$\NewForma\IT…
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Sid Meier's Pirates! Won't install on Windows 7

So I broke out this game the other day, blew the dust off of it, and popped into my PC's cup holder eagerly anticipating the epic pirating that was soon to commence. Imagine my disappointment when the game refused to let me install it. I've done…
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How to get the information about installer version of executable?

I have such a question: lets assume I downloaded an executable program, for example: Opera.exe or OpenOffice.org or SomeWifiDriver.msi. I found out that any program can be created mostly with such installators: Windows Installer, InstallShield,…
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Install an InstallShield package in powershell using powershell remoting

I've noticed in a powershell remote session a couple of installers that I want to install silently aren't performing their installation. I would like to understand if there's a logical explanation to what is happening. I have a handfull of…
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Install shield Activation issue- internet activation failed

While activating Installshield software with key provided with download, it gives Internet activation failed error
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