Software Deployment

Hi All,

I am using Installshield 12 Professional.

I am trying to get my product to install/abort according to the result of a System Search. I have used the wizard and am searching for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express using the reg key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Redist

If this key is found then continue with the install and if not show a pop up with a msg similar to"App requires SQL SEerver2005 as a pre-req, please install this first." and then abort the install.

I am not quite sure what to do with the property when the wizard asks what you want to do I click

"Store the value in a property and use the property in an install condition" and add my message there.

I have created a property called PREREQSQL but am not sure what to do with it( or would I store it in a pre defined property?). I have managed to get the pop-up to show however it shows whether the reg entry is there or not, not ideal[:D]. I have also managed to get it to install fully whether there or not i.e. ignore the install condition, also not ideal [:D].

I have ensured that AppSearch is before LaunchCondition in the sequences(Execute and UI).


APPSEARCH TABLE
Property - Signature

PREREQSQL NewSignature1

REGLOCATER TABLE
Signature Root Key Name Type
NewSignature1 2 SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Redist 2

Do I need to define the property in the property table and give it a value? Thanks in advance for any help

Asked 17 years ago 3729 views