What's the Windows Installer rollback functionality?
English Windows FAQs 2003When you install a Windows Installer (.msi) file, a script in the file specifies the actions that Windows Installer will perform. As each action is performed, the process that calls the .msi file into action updates a rollback script and, if files are to be deleted, backs up those files. Then, if the installation fails, Windows Installer can use the rollback script to undo any actions that have been performed and use the file backups to restore any deleted files.
What WebcamSat functionality is provided with the SRV-1 ?
Surveyor SRV-1 - Frequently Asked QuestionsAll of the functionality of WebcamSat, as described in http://www.surveyor.com/products/satcam/ is included with the base station console software - SRV1Console. The only notable limitation is that this is a single-camera version of WebcamSat that's dedicated to the SRV-1, so you can't add/remove cameras. However, all of the access control, feed fanout, and feed archiving features are supported.
How can I use Group Policy to disable the Windows Installer rollback functionality?
English Windows FAQs 2003Depending on the actions that the Windows Installer (.msi) file performs, the space required to store temporary rollback information about the installation, as described in the FAQ "What's the Windows Installer rollback functionality?," might be very large. If the installation is interrupted, these temporary files remain on the system, and a user could access them to gain information about your computer.
How can I use the registry to disable the Windows Installer rollback functionality?
English Windows FAQs 2003To use the registry to prevent Windows Installer from creating the rollback information described in the FAQ "What's the Windows Installer rollback functionality?," perform the following steps: Navigate to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer registry subkey to make the change for all users on that machine, or navigate to the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer registry subkey to make the change for the current user.
Why would I need to run Windows Installer Service sandboxed?
Sandboxie - Frequently Asked QuestionsThe Windows Installer service is a component of Microsoft Windows. Some software installation (or setup) packages require this service. The component copies files and makes registry changes on behalf of the program being installed. Sandboxie does not permit sandboxed programs to use the system Windows Installer. If the sandboxed program needs the service, it will fail and Sandboxie will tell you to start a sandboxed instance of the Windows Installer service.
What is Windows Installer?
Pure Packaging - MSI Application PackagingWindows Installer is an operating system service that ships with Microsoft? Windows Server? 2003 family, Windows? XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me). The installer is also provided as a service pack to Windows NT? version 4.0, Windows 98, and Windows 95. It's responsible for installing, repairing and removing software. Windows Installer is an installation and configuration service that reduces the total cost of ownership.
When I try to compose a message, a Windows FrontPage Installer message comes up. Why?
Alfred State College Webmail Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ...Because Webmail uses the Microsoft Exchange 2000 Outlook Web Access (OWA) interface, it can sense when FrontPage has been installed on the local computer. OWA offers a variety of new HTML editing features through certain FrontPage extensions. To resolve the issue, find the FrontPage CD requested, insert it in your CD drive, and press OK at the prompt. This will allow the installer to find the correct files and install them to your local machine.
There are some windows at the bottom of the map. What is their functionality?
Map24Once you have calculated a route, you will be able to fly along it. Click on the play button to start your route flight. You may click the pause button any time you like to stop the route flight and continue again by clicking the play button. Additionally, you can jump to any point of your route by moving the cursor to the desired point on the line in the route flight panel. You can have the map displayed in 3D mode from any angle you wish.
MSI, Windows Installer what's the difference?
Setups Installations - FAQs WiseOriginally Microsoft referred to the technology as MSI, since that was the file extension of the database (installation) that was created. Over the last few months they have started using the term Windows Installer.
What Is the Windows Installer Engine? Why Do I Need It?
What Is the Windows Installer Engine? Why Do I Need It?Consumer Central is a resource for software users to find solutions to common installation problems. InstallShield, as a company, does not build consumer's installations, but does provide this resource as a courtesy to our customer's customers. Wins the Distinguished Award from the Society for Technical Communication for superior online communication.
What is the "Windows installer application"?
Bug Tracker, User-Feedback Manager, To-do List, Issue Tracke...For self-hosted WorkRoll installations installed on Windows, there is a "Windows executable" program (such as the installer programs that you would use to install a regular, non-Java Windows application such as iTunes, Microsoft Word, etc.). This program also installs a JSP application server (WorkRoll requires this software to run). Using the Windows executable to install WorkRoll on Windows is optional; users who want more control over their installations have other installation options.
I have installed the ScrumWorks Windows installer, now what?
ScrumWorks Frequently Asked Questions | Danube TechnologiesNow that the ScrumWorks server is installed and running, each user must use their web browser to launch the client. See the Client Installation Guide in the Documentation.
What basic warranty is provided?
F.A.Q.All LeakMaster smoke machines and their accessories are warranted against any and all defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from date of purchase. Actually, very little. Without a PC to calculate the complex mathematical calculations it is impossible to compare a pressure decay-rate to a known leak size. Pressure decay is only going to tell you if there is or isn’t a leak, not if it is a 0.040” or 0.020” leak.
Why is some functionality only supported in Windows NT?
Cygwin FAQWindows 9x: n. 32 bit extensions and a graphical shell for a 16 bit patch to an 8 bit operating system originally coded for a 4 bit microprocessor, written by a 2 bit company that can't stand 1 bit of competition. But seriously, Windows 9x lacks most of the security-related calls and has several other deficiencies with respect to its version of the Win32 API. See the calls.texinfo document for more information as to what is not supported in Win 9x.
Will it support Windows Installer in the future?
Inno Setup FAQthe present time, I do not have plans for a Windows Installer edition of Inno Setup. "Supporting" Windows Installer would likely involve a near-complete rewrite of the program - something I don't have the time or interest to do.
I have Neverwinter Nights for Windows, can I get an installer for this?
Linux Gamers' FAQI have Tribes 2 for Windows, there is a Loki logo on the box, doesn't this mean it has the Linux version (or that I am entitled to it?)
I have Quake 4 for Windows; can I get an installer for this?
Linux Gamers' FAQYes, there are in-depth instructions for getting Quake 4 set up on Linux at http://zerowing.idsoftware.com/linux/quake4/. Yes, you can download the binaries from ftp://ftp.idsoftware.com/, or via bittorrent from http://zerowing.idsoftware.com:6969/.
I have Doom 3 for Windows; can I get an installer for this?
Linux Gamers' FAQYes, there are in-depth instructions for getting Doom 3 set up on Linux at http://zerowing.idsoftware.com/linux/doom/. As of version 1.3 of the Linux binaries the expansion - Resurrection of Evil - has been supported on Linux.
