Windows Installer Editor Reference
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Organizing Your Installation Into Releases
Media Name
Enter a name for the first media item. Example: Compressed Files.
Compression Option
Select Compress files into external Cab files.
Cab Options
Select One Cab (including modules).
Max Media Size
Enter 550 MB.
Cluster Size
Select 2048 Bytes.
4. In the Media Destinations section, click Add. The Media Destination Details dialog
box appears.
5. Make the following entries for the first CD:
Destination Directory
C:\My Installation\CD 1
This assumes that you have a directory named My Installation on your C drive.
Volume Label
CD One
It is very important to change volume labels for your disks or CDs to match this
value. Failing to do so will prevent the installation from working properly.
Disk Name
CD 1
6. Click OK.
7. In the Media Destinations section, click Add again. The Media Destination Details
dialog box appears.
8. Make the following entries for the second CD:
Destination Directory
C:\My Installation\CD 2
Volume Label
CD Two
Disk Name
CD 2
9. Click OK.
10. In the Include Features/Components list, click Add and select the features and
components to compress.
11. Click OK.
The next steps are for the second media item.
12. On the Media page, click Add. The Media Details dialog box appears.
13. Complete the dialog box.
Media Name
Enter a name for the second media item. Example: Uncompressed Files.
