Practical Windows Installer Solutions for Building InstallShield Setup Applications

Real-World Solutions for Windows Installer–Based Installations

This expert resource explains Windows Installer technology and its application to common installation problems. InstallShield authority Bob Baker guides you through the process using InstallShield DevStudio as the tool of choice to demonstrate and create Windows Installer installation packages. You’ll learn the underlying concepts of Windows security and how Windows Installer manipulates this to provide installation packages with elevated privileges. You’ll review the most common installation challenges that users ask about most often. In addition, you’ll gain a solid understanding of one of the hottest installation subjects: upgrades and patching. Learn the ins and outs of custom actions, the proper installation of Plug and Play device drivers, how to best handle locked-down environments, and much more.

Bob Baker is the author of The Official InstallShield for Windows Installer Developer’s Guide and Getting Started with InstallShield Developer and Windows Installer Setups, and is co-author of the Administrator’s Introduction to Application Repackaging and Software Deployment using Windows Installer. He joined InstallShield in 1995 and has served as Product Program Manager, Director of Product Support Services, and Technical Trainer focusing on tools that deal with the Windows Installer service. Bob holds a BS in engineering from The Citadel and an MS in computer science from DePaul University.