InstallShield MSI Objects 14.0.0

InstallShield MSI Objects is a feature provided by Macrovision Corp., which allows developers to create and manipulate Windows Installer databases (.msi files) programmatically.

InstallShield MSI Objects can be used with multiple programming languages including C++, C#, VBScript, and JavaScript. It provides COM (Component Object Model) interfaces that can be accessed from these languages.

InstallShield MSI Objects are commonly used in scenarios where developers need to automate the creation, modification, and management of Windows Installer packages. This includes tasks such as adding or removing files, creating shortcuts, defining registry entries, and configuring custom actions.

To access InstallShield MSI Objects, you need to instantiate the necessary COM objects provided by InstallShield. This typically involves referencing the appropriate type library or importing the required DLLs into your project. The specific steps may vary depending on the programming language you are using.

InstallShield MSI Objects provide a comprehensive set of functions for working with Windows Installer databases. This includes options to create, modify, and validate package contents, retrieve information about installed packages, perform queries, handle custom actions, manage features and components, handle user interface elements, and more.

Yes, InstallShield MSI Objects allow you to perform silent installations by configuring the necessary properties and parameters in the Windows Installer database. You can set properties such as INSTALLLEVEL and REBOOT, handle conditions, and suppress user interface interactions to achieve silent or unattended installations.

InstallShield MSI Objects are designed to work with Windows Installer technology, which is available on various Windows operating systems. However, the compatibility may vary depending on the specific features and functionality used within your project and the target Windows Installer version.

Yes, there are other third-party libraries and tools available for working with Windows Installer packages. Some alternatives include Windows Installer XML (WiX), Advanced Installer, WiX# (pronounced WiX Sharp), and many more.

Yes, Macrovision Corp. provides documentation for InstallShield MSI Objects, including detailed API references, guides, sample code, and tutorials. You can find the official documentation on their website or through the product installation package.

Yes, InstallShield MSI Objects support creating multi-language installations by providing localization features. You can define multiple language support in your package using various techniques such as utilizing language-specific resource files or custom actions to handle language-specific behavior during installation.