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Calls the MsiGetMode function that is used to determine whether the installer is currently running in a specified mode, as listed in the table. The function returns a Boolean value of True or False, indicating whether the specific property passed into the function is currently set (True) or not set (False).
(number) The handle to the installation.
Note: _hInstall is the default for this parameter. See Global Variables for more information.
(number) The run mode to test for. One of the following:
|
CONSTANT |
VALUE |
DESCRIPTION |
|
MSIRUNMODE_ADMIN |
0 |
The administrative mode is installing, or the product is installing. |
|
MSIRUNMODE_ADVERTISE |
1 |
The advertisements are installing or the product is installing or updating. |
|
MSIRUNMODE_MAINTENANCE |
2 |
An existing installation is being modified or there is a new installation. |
|
MSIRUNMODE_ROLLBACKENABLED |
3 |
Rollback is enabled. |
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MSIRUNMODE_LOGENABLED |
4 |
The log file is active. It was enabled prior to the installation session. |
|
MSIRUNMODE_OPERATIONS |
5 |
Execute operations are spooling or they are in the determination phase. |
|
MSIRUNMODE_REBOOTATEND |
6 |
A reboot is necessary after a successful installation (settable). |
|
MSIRUNMODE_REBOOTNOW |
7 |
A reboot is necessary to continue the installation (settable). |
|
MSIRUNMODE_CABINET |
8 |
Files from cabinets and Media table files are installing. |
|
MSIRUNMODE_SOURCESHORTNAMES |
9 |
The source LongFileNames is suppressed through the PID_MSISOURCE summary property. |
|
MSIRUNMODE_TARGETSHORTNAMES |
10 |
The target LongFileNames is suppressed through the SHORTFILENAMES property. |
|
MSIRUNMODE_RESERVED11 |
11 |
Reserved for future use. |
|
MSIRUNMODE_WINDOWS9X |
12 |
The operating system is Windows 98 or Windows 95. |
|
MSIRUNMODE_ZAWENABLED |
13 |
The operating system supports demand installation. |
|
MSIRUNMODE_RESERVED14 |
14 |
Reserved for future use. |
|
MSIRUNMODE_RESERVED15 |
15 |
Reserved for future use. |
|
MSIRUNMODE_SCHEDULED |
16 |
A custom action called from install script execution. |
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MSIRUNMODE_ROLLBACK |
17 |
A custom action called from rollback execution script. |
|
MSIRUNMODE_COMMIT |
18 |
A custom action called from commit execution script. |
(boolean) Returns true if the run mode specified above is currently set. You can use Application.GetLastError to determine whether this action failed, and why.
See also: Related Actions