Installshield 2009 and Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package
<p>Having just upgraded my application to .net 4.5 and VS 2015, I also need to update my installer (in Installshield 2009).</p>

<p>I managed to get my hands on the prq file for the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Package from the latest Installshield (got the demo). And it seems to work OK in 2009. But:</p>

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<li>It refuses to auto download the file (from within Installshield).</li>
<li>After manually downloading the file, and putting it in the right location, and it showing as "Downloaded" in Installshield, it wont include it in the installer</li>
<li>When I go to install my application, it downloads the C++ redistributable (I'm fine with this I guess), and then installs it, but never seems to finish. Cancelling it doesnt help - it just starts cancelling forever. After a reboot, the C++ redistributable is installed.</li>
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<p>So, the problem seems to be that the redistributable is installed, but the overall installer isnt aware of it, so it keeps waiting. Can I do anything about this? I'd prefer to keep using the 2009 version if I can (installshield is not cheap).</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>