MicroStation 8.5 freeze when installing. Corrupt Install Shield


  
 Applies To 
  
 Product(s):MicroStation
 Version(s):08.05.00.64
 Environment: N\A
 Area: Installation
 Subarea: General
 Original Author:Bentley Technical Support Group
  

Problem


MicroStation 8.5 freeze when installing. Corrupt Install Sheild

Solution

1) Freezes on the Install Shield 1st view

2) This usually signifies a corrupt Install Shield, follow these steps tocorrect this.

Go to this link http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&
FamilyID=4B6140F9-2D36-4977-8 FA1-6F8A0F5DCA8F download the InstMsiW.exe

In the \system32 directory rename the Msisip.dll to Msisip.old
Run the InstMsiW.exe This will re-install the Windows Install Shield installer

Reboot the system

You should now be able to install the MicroStation application



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