FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
License Key not working. What to do?
How to create a distribution / autorun CD or DVD?
How to install a screensaver and set it as the default screensaver for the user's computer?
How to change the text in the setup program?
How to create a new setup language file?
How to set the default page for Internet Explorer with AI?
Is Actual Installer write something in the registry that is not shown in the software interface?
I get an error message "Product is not found on you computer. Update cannot continue."
How to launch my program automatically when Windows starts?
How to create an URL shortcut on the Desktop?
License Key not working. What to do?
"I just bought your program, but my license key is not accepted. What to do?"
PLEASE, CAREFULLY read the instruction for registration in the email you get. Do not forget the step #2.
How to create a distribution / autorun CD or DVD?
AutoRun runs a program automatically when a CD or DVD is inserted into a Windows-based system. To create an AutoRun for your program, take the following steps:
- 1. Build your project with Actual Installer;
- 2. Select "Create CD/DVD Autorun" from the “File” menu;
You will get two files: SETUP.EXE (or another) and AUTORUN.INF ;
- 3. Place these files in the root directory of a CD or DVD.
How to install a screensaver and set it as the default screensaver for the user's computer?
- 1. Launch Actual Installer;
- 2. Add your screensaver file to the project in the "Installation" section;
- 3. Go to the "Register-Other" tab and click the "Add" button;
- 4. Choose “Screensaver” in the Type field and specify the screensaver file in the Path field;
- 5. Click OK and Build the project (F9).
How to change the text in the setup program?
- 1. Launch Actual Installer;
- 2. Go to the "Dialogs-Languages" tab;
- 3. Select the language to modify;
- 4. From the context menu, select "Edit";
- 5. After editing, save the file.
How to create a new setup language file?
- 1. Open the Language subfolder in the Actual Installer directory (by default: "C:\Program Files\Actual Installer\Language");
- 2. Copy English.lng file to (for example) French.lng;
- 3. Open the new lng file and translate it;
- 4. Save the lng file;
- 5. Run Actual Installer. The new language file will be automatically added to the setup languages list.
How to set the default page for Internet Explorer with AI?
- 1. Launch Actual Installer;
- 2. Go to the “System-Registry” tab;
- 3. Add a new key with the following values:
Root Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
SubKey: Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main
Value Type: STRING
ValueName: Start Page
ValueData: http://www.site.com/
Is Actual Installer write something in the registry that is not shown in the software interface?
Yes, Actual Installer write the following Registry key, if you check the "Show in Add/Remove Programs List" checkbox on the "Installation-Uninstallation" page:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Uninstall\<AppName>
I get an error message "Product is not found on you computer. Update cannot continue."
If you create an update program and run it on the computer that haven’t previous version of your program, then this error message will appear. You need to uncheck the "Update Installation" checkbox on the "Installation - Update" page. You need to check this checkbox, if you wish to create an update file that will update the installed version.
How to launch my program automatically when Windows starts?
There are two ways to auto start a program every time when Windows starts.
1. Create a shortcut to file in the Autostart menu. For it use the shortcut destination: <StartUp>
2. Add the following Registry value on the "System-Registry" page:
Root Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Subkey: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
Name Value: <AppName>
Type Value: STRING
Value Data: "select file for stratup"
Select "Overwrite" and "Uninstall" checkboxes.
How to create an URL shortcut on the Desktop?
Go to the "System-Shortcuts" page, clik the "Add" button and type the following items:
Target File: http://www.someaddress.com/
Shortcut Destination: <Desktop>
Icon File (optional): Click Browse button and select an icon file.
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