Command Reference

Actions

The Actions dialog is used to define lists of actions that will be performed at run time. You can use actions to perform advanced installation tasks like manipulating variables, modifying the Registry, starting and stopping programs, and more.

Action Tabs

Each action tab corresponds to a different time during the installation process when actions can be performed.

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There are four action tabs on the Actions dialog:

Startup

The actions on the Startup tab are performed at the very beginning of the installation process, before any screens are displayed.

Before Installing

The actions on the Before Installing tab are performed after the "Before Installing" screens have been displayed, right before the files are installed.

After Installing

The actions on the After Installing tab are performed after the files have been installed, before the "After Installing" screens are displayed.

Shutdown

The actions on the Shutdown tab are performed at the end of the installation process, after the "After Installing" screens have been displayed.

Available Actions

Please see the alphabetical list or the categorical list of actions for a complete list of all available actions.