Testing and Running Installations
InstallShield 2019 Express Edition
Testing your release is a necessary step in the installation development process. You can test your release in one of two ways:
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Run your installation—This option executes your installation exactly as it would on an end user’s machine. All files are transferred, shortcuts and registry entries are made, and the end-user interface is displayed. Although you can run this type of test from the InstallShield interface, it is also a good idea to test your installation on several clean machines before you release it to the public. |
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Test your installation—When you test your installation, only the end-user interface elements are executed. No file transfer takes place and no changes to your machine occur. The only exception to this rule is if you have custom actions in your installation. All custom actions execute during this test. |
To test or run an installation:
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In the View List under Prepare for Release, click Releases. |
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In the Builds explorer, click the release that you want to test or run. |
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Click the Run button or the Test User Interface button on the toolbar. |
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