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Can't find new function in custom actions assembly
I have a function written in C# to be called via a .NET method custom action. When run on a new install, the function gets called and everything is fine. However, when run during an upgrade from a ...
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Python with directory to exe
I'm searching a way to convert a python file into an exe. I want to convert the Python file including a few folders to a msi
I already tried out Advanced Installers and the Pythoninstaller library but ...
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Advanced installer setup variations from single aip
I have a scenario where I want to create two separate installers for a single application. Which one to be used depends on the user.
i.e. some users will use Variant A and others will use Variant B.
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How can I create ARM64 build profile in Advanced Installer based on an existing x64 build profile to make both builds (x64 and ARM64) simultaneously?
I am new to Advanced Installer and have already set up a working x64 build profile. Now, I need to create a separate ARM64 build profile for an application that uses different files (ARM64-compatible ...
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Can I use Advanced Installer in a GitLab CI/CD pipeline?
I am working on a project where I need to create a Windows application installer using Advanced Installer. I want to integrate this process into my GitLab CI/CD pipeline to automate the creation of ...
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Advanced Installer - is it possible to have a prerequisite be installed from the user's local machine?
I have a number of prerequisites for my application, which are specified in the "Prerequisites" page in Advanced Installer.
However, I don't want to include these in the installer package ...
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How to Create a Timestamped Log File Before Setup Starts in Advanced Installer Bootstrapper?
I am working with Advanced Installer and need to create a dynamically named log file for the installation process. The log file's name should include a timestamp to differentiate between multiple ...
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Upgrading a silent installation
Good morning everyone , I have been using Advanced Installer very little and I have a problem.
I have an msi that is launched as a silent installation, the question is that since I couldn't think of ...
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Create .exe from .msi file
Is there a way to create a .exe installer from a .msi I did not create?
They should have the same information and behavior.
I already tried using AdvancedInstaller and the method posted here: convert ...
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Using Advanced Installer DLL with Delphi
I am trying to use the GetPropertyValue function in the Advanced Installer dll.
The syntax for the function is:
UINT GetPropertyValue(
__in LPCWSTR propertyName, // name of the licensing ...
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Advanced Installer showing update dialogue of my application repeatedly
I am trying to learn Advanced Installer Automatic Update feature. The Updater of my XYZ application showing update dialogue for every 5 minutes and showing XYZ is up to date. But I want after ...
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Impact of a common product code for all MSTs in multi-language .msi?
We author a multi-language .msi using Advanced Installer, although the question is more specifically about Windows Installer.
As covered in this question, deploying a multi-language .msi via GPO will ...
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Auto version in Advanced Installer using AssemblyVersion from .Net application
I'd like to synchronize version in Advanced Installer when create setup installer file using AssemblyVersion from .NET application which is set to 1.0.*.
I have choosen myApp.exe in version field of ...
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How to Exit Installer on Button Click Without Confirmation During Modify Process?
I'm working with Advanced Installer to create a setup package for my application. During the modification process, I've introduced a scenario where users can update their data through a custom UI. In ...
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Could not load file or assembly 'System.Management, Version=8.0.0.0, Culture-neutral, etc.'
I have a .NET Core 6 WPF application using System.Management namespace to query connected devices on my windows computer like so:
string query = "SELECT * FROM Win32_PnPEntity WHERE (PNPClass = '...
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