Installing a Windows Forms Application on Windows Installer.

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I am trying to install a windows forms application i created in vb.net on a windows server 2003 os. I keep getting this error message "The installer was interrupted before Application could be installed. You need to restart the installer to try again.Click "Close" to exit." Any ideas as to why? I changed the .Net Framework to 4.0. Thanks.

Posted 30-Jul-15 9:48am

Member 10736689

Updated 30-Jul-15 9:49am

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Wendelius 30-Jul-15 15:55pm

Have you checked if there's any more information in Windows Event Log

Member 10736689 30-Jul-15 17:06pm

this is the log, i have been researching and trying different solutions but none has worked thus far.

SI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:026]: Machine policy value 'DisableUserInstalls' is 0
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:057]: SOFTWARE RESTRICTION POLICY: Verifying package --> 'C:\Install\FTSeConnectInstaller.msi' against software restriction policy
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:057]: Note: 1: 2262 2: DigitalSignature 3: -2147287038
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:057]: SOFTWARE RESTRICTION POLICY: C:\Install\FTSeConnectInstaller.msi is not digitally signed
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:057]: SOFTWARE RESTRICTION POLICY: C:\Install\FTSeConnectInstaller.msi is permitted to run at the 'unrestricted' authorization level.
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:073]: Cloaking enabled.
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:073]: Attempting to enable all disabled privileges before calling Install on Server
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:073]: End dialog not enabled
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:073]: Original package ==> C:\Install\FTSeConnectInstaller.msi
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:073]: Package we're running from ==> C:\DOCUME~1\SQLSER~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\2\185c918.msi
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:073]: APPCOMPAT: looking for appcompat database entry with ProductCode '{E393D19A-816D-4094-B006-FB94DF50599F}'.
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:073]: APPCOMPAT: no matching ProductCode found in database.
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:073]: MSCOREE not loaded loading copy from system32
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Machine policy value 'TransformsSecure' is 1
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Note: 1: 2262 2: MsiFileHash 3: -2147287038
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Machine policy value 'DisablePatch' is 0
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Machine policy value 'AllowLockdownPatch' is 0
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Machine policy value 'DisableLUAPatching' is 0
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Machine policy value 'DisableFlyWeightPatching' is 0
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Enabling baseline caching for this transaction since all active patches are MSI 3.0 style MSPs or at least one MSI 3.0 minor update patch is active
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: APPCOMPAT: looking for appcompat database entry with ProductCode '{E393D19A-816D-4094-B006-FB94DF50599F}'.
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: APPCOMPAT: no matching ProductCode found in database.
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Transforms are not secure.
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: PROPERTY CHANGE: Adding MsiLogFileLocation property. Its value is 'C:\eCnnt.log'.
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Command Line: CURRENTDIRECTORY=C:\ CLIENTUILEVEL=0 CLIENTPROCESSID=3736
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: PROPERTY CHANGE: Adding PackageCode property. Its value is '{741B5EDC-130E-4E39-AB73-DAD7B2EEB739}'.
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Product Code passed to Engine.Initialize: ''
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Product Code from property table before transforms: '{E393D19A-816D-4094-B006-FB94DF50599F}'
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Product Code from property table after transforms: '{E393D19A-816D-4094-B006-FB94DF50599F}'
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Product not registered: beginning first-time install
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: PROPERTY CHANGE: Adding ProductState property. Its value is '-1'.
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Entering CMsiConfigurationManager::SetLastUsedSource.
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: User policy value 'SearchOrder' is 'nmu'
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Adding new sources is allowed.
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: PROPERTY CHANGE: Adding PackagecodeChanging property. Its value is '1'.
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Package name extracted from package path: 'FTSeConnectInstaller.msi'
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Package to be registered: 'FTSeConnectInstaller.msi'
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Note: 1: 2262 2: AdminProperties 3: -2147287038
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Machine policy value 'DisableMsi' is 1
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:089]: Machine policy value 'AlwaysInstallElevated' is 0
MSI (c) (98:C8) [15:03:07:

Wendelius 1-Aug-15 1:35am

What about Windows event log, anything related in there (system/application/security logs)?

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 30-Jul-15 22:39pm

It all depends on what did you use to create an installer. Also, I would say, there is nothing specific to Forms, as far as installation is concerned, except the case when you want to deploy .NET with your installation, which is also possible.
—SA

Member 10736689 3-Aug-15 10:02am

I used visual studio setup project and it was .Net Framework 4.5 at first, then i realized that Windows Server 2003 supports only up to .Net Framework 4.0 so I changed the target framework, and prerequisites and build the installer over.

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 3-Aug-15 10:18am

I don't consider Visual Studio Setup project as legitimate. This component was discontinued, for some good reason. I recommend to throw it out, it was really bad. I would recommend open-source WiX, with its perfect compliance with the standard for MSBuild project format and great Visual Studio integration.
—SA

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 3-Aug-15 11:34am

Sure. See also my answer I just posted. Hope you will formally accept it.
—SA

Member 10736689 3-Aug-15 12:26pm

You say open source right? But this is giving me a trial version only.

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 3-Aug-15 13:19pm

What are you talking about? This is the first Microsoft project under the open-source license: Wix,
http://wixtoolset.org,
https://wix.codeplex.com/releases/view/610859,
source code.

You probably looked at different WiX, but I gave you correct links.

—SA

Member 10736689 3-Aug-15 11:34am

Question being that I have already created my windows forms application after installing the Wix plugin to VS. Will i be able to use my existing project but just changed the installer?

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 3-Aug-15 13:20pm

Installer is a separate project, so what project do you mean? Perhaps, existing solution, not project. Of course you can use your existing application projects, and the solution, if you through out Setup project.
—SA

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Solution 3

The relevant line from your logfile is:

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Machine policy value 'DisableMsi' is 1

According to the documentation[^], that means: "Windows Installer is disabled for unmanaged applications but is still enabled for managed applications. Non-elevated per-user installations are blocked. Per-user elevated and per-machine installs are allowed."

In this case, "managed" means "deployed by Active Directory".

You'll need to get that policy changed before you can install a non-managed application.

Posted 3-Aug-15 5:56am

Richard Deeming

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Member 10736689 3-Aug-15 12:27pm

Hi, thanks i will look into this.

Member 10736689 3-Aug-15 13:44pm

Hi I got it to install by running this command in command prompt msiexec /a MySetup.msi but i had to run command prompt as admin

Solution 1

this may help you
https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/6bead7aa-cdc5-4b3d-af0c-82f246b2a3b8/the-installer-was-interrupted-before-application-could-be-installed?forum=winformssetup[^]

Posted 30-Jul-15 9:54am

Mohammed Ibrahim.L

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Member 10736689 30-Jul-15 17:16pm

i tired the command from Victor but it says aspnet_regiis.exe is not a valid Win32 application. Access is denied

Mohammed Ibrahim.L 30-Jul-15 17:28pm

login with admin user account and try again

Member 10736689 30-Jul-15 17:29pm

Okay i tried and installed the asp.net but still it didnt work. This is a windows form application not a web application.

Mohammed Ibrahim.L 30-Jul-15 17:41pm

login user pc with admin account and try again.sorry i forget to mention this in previous comment

Member 10736689 30-Jul-15 17:42pm

My account has administrator access to the server.

Mohammed Ibrahim.L 30-Jul-15 17:55pm

pls send the screen shot of the error

Member 10736689 30-Jul-15 17:58pm

do you have an email ? im not sure how to send images in here

Mohammed Ibrahim.L 30-Jul-15 17:59pm

mohammedibrahim.lj@gmail.com, send to this address

Member 10736689 30-Jul-15 18:08pm

Sent from Whitney

Member 10736689 3-Aug-15 13:44pm

Hi I got it to install by running this command in command prompt msiexec /a MySetup.msi but i had to run command prompt as admin

Mohammed Ibrahim.L 3-Aug-15 23:21pm

thats great

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Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov · Accepted Answer · 2015-08-03T05:34:00

Solution 2

Please see my comment to the question, about WiX. See some more detail in my past answers:
Custom setup project[^],
installshield and Visual Studio 2012[^].

Another useful idea could be using WiX#:
https://wixsharp.codeplex.com[^],
Wix# (WixSharp) - managed interface for WiX[^],
Wix# (WixSharp) UI Extensions[^].

—SA

Posted 3-Aug-15 5:34am

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov

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Member 10736689 3-Aug-15 13:44pm

Hi I got it to install by running this command in command prompt msiexec /a MySetup.msi but i had to run command prompt as admin

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 3-Aug-15 13:59pm

Sure, why not?
—SA