Windows Installer

[jshanoo]

Hi ,
My OS is win 2000 pro
I have downloaded windows insatller.
when i try to install it says that service already exists.
but add/remove programs says nothing about that;
can any one please help me in this
regards
John


*** Even the Best, did the Bad and Made the Best ***

John Philip

 

[PaddyIrishMan]

Hi,
Windows installer is shipped by default with Win2000.
The reason you cannot see it is because it is a Service - you can see it by using Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services.

Regards,
Patrick.

 

[CCLINT]

Maybe you were also looking for VisualInstaller which is a UI for a Windows Installer setup?

 

[jshanoo]

if i want the package my appliaction developed in vb, how will i do that?

*** Even the Best, did the Bad and Made the Best ***

John Philip

 

[CCLINT]

For basic/simple setups (simple meaning the amount of functionalitly you need, such as option dialogs, etc, is minimal), use the Visual Installer for Windows Installer("free" from MS), or a 3rd party installation program such as Wise Installaer for Windows Installer.

 

[jshanoo]

is there any way i can invoke the windows installer, so that i can get out of usual P & D wizard.
Regards
John

*** Even the Best, did the Bad and Made the Best ***

John Philip

 

[jshanoo]

is there any way i can invoke the windows installer, so that i can get out of usual P & D wizard.
or
is there any way to remove this from win 2000 services options
Regards
John

*** Even the Best, did the Bad and Made the Best ***

John Philip

 

[CCLINT]

Re-read my posts. Use the Visual installer for which uses Windows Installer. Then you will not have to use the P&D.

 

[jshanoo]

I am sorry CCLint, even i cannot see the visual installer in my progarme menu,
Can u please help me
John

*** Even the Best, did the Bad and Made the Best ***

John Philip

 

[johnwm]

A Google search will take you straight to it!

You can also get it here:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/downloads/tools/vsi11/default.aspx

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