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[Stefan Krueger]

The beta program for InstallShield 10.5 is now open to the public. New features include:

• MSI 3.0 Support with patch sequencing and patch uninstall
• XML File Modification for web.config, machine.config and other XML file
• Repositories to share and reuse collections of common elements
• MySQL Database Support in addition to MS SQL Server
• Users & Groups Management to select or create user accounts during installation
• Trialware Tool to create a time limited version of your application
• and more

To join the beta to read the release notes visit
http://www.installsh...5/betastart.asp

[GeoffreyF67]

Sweet! Those are some great enhancements!!!

Especially the XML one.

G-Man

[Ozone]

Stefan,

Is the XML file modification utility only for MSI installs or will it work with InstallScript installs?

From InstallShields announcement:

[Stefan Krueger]

XML file editing is available for both MSI and pure InstallScript projects.
(Disclaimer: This information is based on a beta version and may change in the final release)