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The CostFinalize standard action will complete the process of determining how much space would be required for the installation. But does the CostFinalize action have a return value? Which property would hold this return value.

There are many windows installer standard actions that repeat in User Interface and Execute Immediate scripts in the MSI Script Tab, in windows installer editor. For Eg: CostInitialize, FindRelatedProducts Etc. Could you please explain, why these standard actions are being called twice?

In the MSI “Directory” table, there are fixed variables like TARGETDIR etc.. I can override the TARGETDIR values by adding values in the “Property” table. The directory table works by recursively looping starting from the TARGETDIR. a. Is the TARGETDIR not what the user chooses using the browse...

Repackage Office 2K – a. The set up capture is used in conjunction of snapshot and smart monitor. b. At the end of setup capture it asks for the details. When the finished button is pressed it compiles and gives message specifying that certain dependent merged modules are missing (ex: -...

The windows installer has its in-built tables. These are referred when the package is created as of now when the installer is customized and changes are made these tables are changed. There is one particular information provided called the Summary information. How is this information provided to...

Repackage an application. a. Allow the support for two more languages (ex: - French, German) b. Set the validation to prompt for language c. Three .msi files are created (default, Default French, Default German) Question: - Can a single .msi file be created where the UI would be given to...

What is a shared DLL count? What is the relationship between the option “Leave File during uninstallation”?

What is a non – advertising resource? What happens if I use the “FIX Comp” in the manual Resolve wizard on a (say OCX file that has advertising information associated with it)?

When I repackage an Off the shelf application (say office) the Set up editor tab (in Installation Expert) automatically groups files to components and assigns one of those files as Key paths for each component. How does the Windows Installer decide a. The components collection b. That a...

when I repackaged WinAmp application, though we got a successful package at the end we had lost all the customization that includes the Images, custom screens that has been put by Winamp and custom actions like “Register to the Internet” etc. How can you retain the original look and feel (images...