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Configuring Advanced Settings for InstallShield
InstallShield 2015
One of the InstallShield program files is a file called Settings.xml. This file exposes some advanced machine-wide settings for InstallShield. When you install InstallShield, Settings.xml is installed to one of the following locations, depending on which language version of InstallShield you are using:
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English—InstallShield Program Files Folder\Support\0409 |
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Japanese—InstallShield Program Files Folder\Support\0411 |
The Settings.xml file for the Standalone build is installed in one of the following locations:
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English—Standalone Build Program Files Folder\Support\0409 |
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Japanese—Standalone Build Program Files Folder\Support\0411 |
In most cases, you should not modify the Settings.xml file. However, in some cases, you may need to make changes in this file. This section of the documentation describes some scenarios that would require Settings.xml changes:
Caution: The Settings.xml file contains critical data; if this file is edited incorrectly, it can cause InstallShield to fail to work. Use extreme care when editing this file.