April 26, 2012

Installer Logging for InstallScript Type Project

Installer Logging for InstallScript Type Project

A log file can be generated to record the progress of an InstallScript based installation via a registry key. The log file can be used to diagnose the cause of failure or unexpected behavior in an installation.
Follow these steps on the target machine where the failure or unexpected behavior is occurring:
1. Add the following registry key (case insensitive):
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ISlogit
2. A log file is automatically be generated on the Desktop after running any InstallScript setup.
3. The InstallScript log is encrypted (.bin file), and customers should contact support.
InstallShield KB article, has more details.

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