How to shell exe from Install Project

[Rathtap]

I want to pass arguments and shell an exe from my install project.
This exe in turn installs some third party runtime files that are
being used in my appliation. How can I do it?

 

[Sijin Joseph]

You will need to create a Custom Action in your installer project, look at
this example from MSDN to get started,
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/e...mactiontocreatedatabaseduringinstallation.asp

 

[Shiva]

Hi,
You have to use custom actions in your deployment project. For a tutorial on
this: http://www.c-sharpcorner.com/Code/2003/Dec/CustomInstallMG.asp

I want to pass arguments and shell an exe from my install project.
This exe in turn installs some third party runtime files that are
being used in my appliation. How can I do it?

 

[Phil Wilson]

If the exe that installs a 3rd party runtime is MSI-based, there's a good
chance it won't work from your custom action because two MSI-based installs
can't be run simultaneously. Other than that, a custom action is what you
can use.

 

[Rathtap]

Phil -- your plug worked, I ordered the book!

If the exe that installs a 3rd party runtime is MSI-based, there's a good
chance it won't work from your custom action because two MSI-based installs
can't be run simultaneously. Other than that, a custom action is what you
can use.
--
Phil Wilson
[MVP Windows Installer]
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1590592972/104-7044380-4696760

I want to pass arguments and shell an exe from my install project.
This exe in turn installs some third party runtime files that are
being used in my appliation. How can I do it?