[DUG] MSI/D2007 Installer....installers in general

[John Bird]

I found the problem with my D2007 Help install - the DVD I was installing
from failed to read one large help file - I watched it retry for about 5
minutes and then give up and continue with no error message.  I was a little
bemused the installer could miss some files without giving any warning.
 
The installer I wrote for (non-Delphi software) always had a packing list as
part of it - if any of the files were not not found at the destination end
the installer would abort.  
 
Is checking for all files a feature or not in most Windows installers? - eg
Inno Setup (which I use). For Inno Setup I presume there the fact everything
is in one file more or less means all have to arrive at the destination,
otherwise the installer will not run....
 
Related - I don't know how to scan a DVD for data errors......anyone know of
a way?

John 

 

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