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InstallAware database rollback

Does anyone know how to make InstallAware do a rollback of a database when the user clicks 'Cancel'? Unlike InstallShield I'm not seeing any way to specify when individual scripts run. ...

Use an installer to add .NET User Control to Visual Studio Toolbox

Hello, I am creating a .NET user control that I will be distributing using a commercial Installer. How do I automatically add the user control to the Visual Studio Toolbox when my installer runs ? Thanks ...

InstallAware problem with Delphi 2010

Hi Everyone, I am trying to create an installation disk with InstallAware Express for my Delphi 2010 application. I have selected (checked) CodeGear Database Express12 CodeGear Visual Component Library 12 for Application Runtime. When I try to build it, I will get an error message Error during build: No files matching pattern "C:\...

Building Installation Disk for My Delphi 2010 Application

Dear All, Can someone please give me a step by step on how to build an installation disk for my Delphi 2010 application? I have tried both InstallAware Express Edition which comes with Delphi 2010 but keeps on giving me error message for it continue to look for *120.bpl instead of *140.bpl I have also tried InnoSetup with ISTool but f...

Uninstall error if original install DVD is not in drive

When trying to remove our application in Add/Remove Programs, the following error pops up, and the application fails to uninstall: Error 'mFileBagIDE.dll' is not a valid short file name. The curious thing is that you only get this error if the original installation DVD is not in the drive. If the DVD is in the drive, the unins...

InstallAware vs InstallShield vs Other

Which is better? Has anyone used both? I would welcome any advice as we are trying to decide which one (or any other installer options) to purchase. ...

InstallAware 9 problem with Paradox DB and Delphi 2009

Hi, My project is on Delphi 2009, Paradox DB and Google Maps. The code is OK and the time right now is to build the project. This is the first time to do it. As I know there are two programs to create the setup file; InstallShield or InstallAware. Via InstallAware I did my first test but its fail and the problem is the DB, I could not r...

What's the difference between an EXE and a MSI installer?

I've created an installation package using Installaware and generated an EXE and a MSI. The EXE is 3.1MB and the MSI is only 265K. Why is there such a big difference in size? ...