How to install msi file in silent mode inside an InstallShield project

Question

I have an InstallShield project which consists of two files and several folders,

MainSoftware.exe AuxSoftware.msi FolderA FolderB etc...

The main purpose of the project is just copying all of these files in the path specified by the user. It is very simple. However, after copying AuxSoftware.msi in the destination path, I need that a silent installation begins with this file. I know that a silent installation can be run by the following command:

msiexec /i AuxSoftware.msi /qn

But I don't know how to tell InstallShield that this command must be executed in the destination path after copying AuxSoftware.msi.

Could you please help me?

Thanks in advance

Maybe check [Installshield Suite Projects](https://stackoverflow.com/a/49212599/129130) (not available in all editions of Installshield). — Stein Åsmul, Feb 27 '20 at 22:26

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 21 '20 at 12:21

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You can only execute one installer at a time once it is in the InstallExecuteSequence. Stein has a very good, brief explanation in the answer here.

I would suggest using a bootstrapper (setup.exe) that can install them in sequence.

answered Feb 21 '20 at 12:21

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 28 '20 at 23:32

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Thanks for your suggestions. I found a way. They call it "nested installations". I created a Custom Action having the second .msi or .exe installer I want to run after a specific point in the process of the main installation.

answered Feb 28 '20 at 23:32

lucas1980

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Nested installations kicked off by a custom action is a deprecated feature of Windows Installer. It is not recommended. – Stein Åsmul Feb 28 '20 at 23:35
[Just to add a second link to this answer](https://serverfault.com/a/274675/20599). – Stein Åsmul Feb 29 '20 at 01:18

How to install msi file in silent mode inside an InstallShield project

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