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Module 3: Creating a Windows®

Installer Package

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Overview

• Introduction to Creating a Windows Installer Package

• Repackaging an Application by Using WinINSTALL LE

• Modifying a Repackaged Windows Installer Package

• Troubleshooting• Best Practices

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•Introduction to Creating a WindowsInstaller Package

Package

Software Distribution

Point

RepackagingApplication

A Repackaged Application Contains Preconfigured Software

Use a Third-Party Repackaging Application to Repackage an Application

Install the Package from Removable Media or a Network Share

A Repackaged Application Contains Preconfigured Software

Use a Third-Party Repackaging Application to Repackage an Application

Install the Package from Removable Media or a Network Share

ReferenceComputer

Windows 2000 Professional and Applications

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•Repackaging an Application by Using WinINSTALL LE

Take a Before SnapshotTake a Before Snapshot The Configuration Is The Configuration Is RecordedRecorded

The Configuration Is The Configuration Is RecordedRecorded

Install and Configure the ApplicationInstall and Configure the Application Run the Setup ProgramRun the Setup ProgramRun the Setup ProgramRun the Setup Program

Take an After SnapshotTake an After Snapshot The Configuration Changes The Configuration Changes Are RecordedAre Recorded

The Configuration Changes The Configuration Changes Are RecordedAre Recorded

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Taking a Before Snapshot

Install WinINSTALL LE on a Second ComputerInstall WinINSTALL LE on a Second Computer

Quit All Applications and UtilitiesQuit All Applications and Utilities

Run the Discover Wizard over the NetworkRun the Discover Wizard over the Network

Follow the On-Screen InstructionsFollow the On-Screen Instructions

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Installing and Configuring an Application

Install the ApplicationInstall the Application Run the Setup Program Run the Setup Program Run the Setup Program Run the Setup Program

Start the ApplicationStart the Application Configure the Application Configure the Application As NeededAs Needed

Configure the Application Configure the Application As NeededAs Needed

Restart the ComputerRestart the Computer The Changes Are RecordedThe Changes Are RecordedThe Changes Are RecordedThe Changes Are Recorded

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Taking an After Snapshot

Run the DiscoverWizardRun the DiscoverWizard

Discover Wizard Asks YouDiscover Wizard Asks YouWhat You Want to DoWhat You Want to Do

Discover Wizard Asks YouDiscover Wizard Asks YouWhat You Want to DoWhat You Want to Do

When Prompted, ClickTake an After Snapshotof Your System

When Prompted, ClickTake an After Snapshotof Your System

The PackageThe PackageFile Is Created File Is Created The PackageThe Package

File Is Created File Is Created

DiscoverDiscover

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•Modifying a Repackaged Windows Installer Package

Desktop EnvironmentDesktop EnvironmentDesktop EnvironmentDesktop Environment

Add a Shortcut to the Windows 2000 Start Menu or the

Desktop

Add a Shortcut to the Windows 2000 Start Menu or the

Desktop

Start

Add/Remove FilesAdd/Remove FilesAdd/Remove FilesAdd/Remove Files

Add or Remove Files from the

Default Application File Set

Add or Remove Files from the

Default Application File Set

Package DescriptionPackage DescriptionPackage DescriptionPackage Description

Add Support Information to a

Package

Add Support Information to a

Package

800-555-0100

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Adding Application ShortcutsGeneral Icon

Name:

Shortened Name:

Component:

Create In:

Target

Description:

Report Viewer for Microsoft Access

Report Viewer

{B6B36993-D5AD-11D2-A9A9-00AA00A4814C}

[DesktopFolder]

Feature:

File:

Microsoft Access Report Viewer

OK Cancel

ShortcutShortcut NameNameShortcutShortcut NameName

ShortcutShortcut ToolTipToolTip TextTextShortcutShortcut ToolTipToolTip TextText

ShortcutShortcut FolderFolderShortcutShortcut FolderFolder

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Modifying the File Set of an ApplicationVERITAS Software Console - [Windows® installer Package Editor]

File Edit View Windows Help

Windows® installer Package EditorWinINSTALL Limited Edition

WinINSTALL Limited Edition

General

Files

Shortcuts

Add Remove Fonts

Long Filename Short Filename

OT51as.dllseasw.exetls704dr.dllDiscoz.hlpMfc42.dllMsvcirt.dllMsvcrt.dllNA12MSIX.dll

OT51as.dllseasw.exetls704dr.dllDiscoz.hlpMfc42.dllMsvcirt.dllMsvcrt.dllNA12MSIX.dll

D:\swi\SWIADMLE.MSI

Title

Remove FilesRemove FilesRemove FilesRemove FilesAdd FilesAdd FilesAdd FilesAdd Files

Double-Click to ModifyDouble-Click to ModifyDouble-Click to ModifyDouble-Click to Modify

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Adding Descriptive Information

Summary

Name:

Version:

Manufacturer:

Online Support:

Phone:

WinINSTALL Limited Edition (Release)

1.0 { 5625CDD0-84AB-11D2-BAC4-00104B948

VERITAS

http://www.veritas.com

(800)-555-0100

GeneralFilesShortcutsRegistry Services

Title

VERITAS Software Console - [Windows® installer Package Editor]

File Edit View Windows Help

Windows® installer PackageWinINSTALL Limited

WinINSTALL Limited

““Friendly” NameFriendly” Name““Friendly” NameFriendly” Name

Technical SupportTechnical SupportTechnical SupportTechnical Support

For More InformationFor More InformationFor More InformationFor More Information

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•Troubleshooting

Installation Fails Because of “Internal Error 2098”Installation Fails Because of “Internal Error 2098”Err or

You Receive an “Icon Extraction” Error During InstallationYou Receive an “Icon Extraction” Error During InstallationErr or

You Receive an “Unable to copy open file” Error MessageYou Receive an “Unable to copy open file” Error MessageErr or

A Repackaged Application Causes Unrelated ChangesA Repackaged Application Causes Unrelated ChangesErr or

A “Missing File” Error Appears When You Run an ApplicationA “Missing File” Error Appears When You Run an ApplicationErr or

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•Best Practices

Create Shortcuts Before Taking the After SnapshotCreate Shortcuts Before Taking the After Snapshot

Limit Packages to One Application for Each .msi FileLimit Packages to One Application for Each .msi File

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Lab Cam 3: Creating a Windows Installer Package by Using WinINSTALL LE

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Lab 6: Sharing Folders

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Summary

• Introduction to Creating a Windows Installer Package• Repackaging an Application by Using WinINSTALL LE• Modifying a Repackaged Windows Installer Package• Troubleshooting• Best Practices