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Execute Program From Installation

Windows Installer Editor Reference
See Standard Actions Reference in the Windows Installer SDK Help.
Working Directory
Using a non-bracketed Windows Installer directory property (Example:
INSTALLDIR), specify the working directory of the .EXE file to call. When the .EXE
file is run on the destination computer, its current working directory is set to the
directory you specify here. This must be set to a directory that can be specified with
a Windows Installer directory property, which are listed when you click Browse.
EXE and Command Line
Using a bracketed Windows Installer directory property to specify location, enter the
full path to the .EXE file that exists on the destination computer. Example:
[INSTALLDIR]TextEditor\MyEditor.EXE. If the .EXE file is registered or is in the PATH
environment variable, you might not need to type the entire path. Example: To
specify Notepad, just type NOTEPAD.EXE, because it is in the PATH variable.
(Optional) To pass command-line options to the .EXE file, enter them after the name
of the .EXE file. The command-line options are executed in relation to the working
directory. Example: If you type INSTALLDIR in Working Directory, and type
NOTEPAD.EXE README.TXT in this field, the README.TXT file that is in INSTALLDIR
is opened.
See also:
Guidelines for Custom Action Location
Using the Custom Action Properties Tab
Using the Custom Action Location Tab
Custom Action Type 34 in the Windows Installer SDK Help
This custom action stores an .EXE file in the Binary table of this installation file and calls
it during installation. During installation, the .EXE is extracted to a temporary directory,
is run, and is deleted. You can manage the file you specify from the Resources page,
which reflects the Binary table.
Usage
Double-click the custom action and complete the Details tab:
Custom Action Name
Enter a unique name that begins with a letter or underscore. It can contain numbers
and periods. It must not match the name of any Windows Installer standard action.
See Standard Actions Reference in the Windows Installer SDK Help.
Executable File
Specify an .EXE file from your computer or local network. The .EXE file will be stored
in the Binary table of the installation.
Command Line
(Optional) Enter any command-line options to pass to the .EXE file.
See also:
Guidelines for Custom Action Location
Using the Custom Action Properties Tab
Using the Custom Action Location Tab
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