The first part of this entry, msiexec.exe, is the name of the executable file that you would like to launch. The Target box enables you to specify the name of the executable file that you would like to launch, as well as any command-line parameters that you would like to pass to it. On the Action Parameters panel, browse for the executable file ( Msiexec.exe) of that you are launching. The Directory table allows you to choose from predefined folders, such as SystemFolder, which is where Msiexec.exe is located. In the Location list, select Stored in the Directory table. On the Action Type panel, in the Type list, select Launch an executable.

On the Basic Information panel, specify a name and comment for your custom action and click Next.

Right-click the Custom Actions explorer and click Custom Action Wizard. In the View List under Behavior and Logic, click Custom Actions and Sequences (in Basic MSI, InstallScript MSI, MSI Database, and Transform projects) or Custom Actions (in DIM, Merge Module, and MSM Database projects). To create a custom action using the wizard: 1. The easiest way to do this is to use the Custom Action Wizard. The first step is to create your custom action. Registry entries are properly cleaned up and reference counts are incremented and decremented accurately. In addition, the uninstallation process is much more effective when you launch your second installation in this way. Launching a second installation in this manner causes it to run in its own process and creates the proper entries on the target system. msi package using the nested installation custom action type is to create a custom action that launches Msiexec.exe instead. Project:This information applies to the following project types: Using Msiexec.exe to Launch a Second Windows Installer Installation

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