How do I download InstallShield?

Click on the Download button on the sidebar and the official InstallShield download page will open in a new tab. Click on the GET YOUR FREE TRIAL button.

Is there a free version of InstallShield?

The best free alternative to InstallShield is Inno Setup, which is also Open Source.

What is InstallShield in Visual Studio?

InstallShield enables you to create, modify, or build your installation from within Microsoft Visual Studio. Integration Features. InstallShield is fully integrated within the Visual Studio shell.

Is InstallShield necessary?

InstallShield works as a background process on your computer and launches automatically at startup. The utility is optional and you can disable it from starting automatically if desired.

How do I use InstallShield?

Creating a transform using InstallShield

  1. Open InstallShield, then select File > New.
  2. Click the Windows Installer tab.
  3. Select Transform, type a name in the Project Name field, such as MyTransform, then click Browse to find to select the location for the transform.
  4. ClickOK.
  5. Click Next.

How do I install InstallShield on Windows 10?

Resolution

  1. In Windows Explorer or in My Computer, open the following folder: DRIVE \Program Files\Common Files\
  2. Right-click the Installshield folder, and then click Rename.
  3. Type InstallShield1, and then press ENTER.
  4. Try to install the game.

How do I create a setup installation in Visual Studio 2019?

Go to Extensions > Manage Extensions > Online > Search, find, download and install Microsoft Visual Studio Installer Projects extension. 2). Add a new Setup Project in your solution > right-click Application Folder > Add > Project Output… > choose the corresponding Project > select Primary output > OK.

How do I fix InstallShield?

Method 1: Rename the InstallShield folder

  1. In Windows Explorer or in My Computer, open the following folder: DRIVE \Program Files\Common Files\
  2. Right-click the Installshield folder, and then click Rename.
  3. Type InstallShield1, and then press ENTER.
  4. Try to install the game.

Where is InstallShield located?

If you have poked around your system drive, you might have noticed a hidden folder present inside ‘Program Files (x86)’ or ‘Program Files’ named ‘InstallShield Installation Information’. The size of the folder may vary according to the number of applications you have installed on your computer.

How do I get InstallShield wizard?

InstallShield Wizard installation

  1. Log on to Windows® system using a user ID with Administrator authority.
  2. Close any running applications.
  3. Insert the IBM® Tivoli® OMEGAMON XE for Messaging CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
  4. Click Next on the Welcome window.

Where is InstallShield?

InstallShield’s filename is Isuspm.exe and resides in the following directory path: C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\UpdateService.