Avoid multiple reboots

[Christoph Schneegans]

I have developed a setup that has the following prerequisites:

· .NET Framework 2.0
· MDAC Refresh 2.8
· Windows Installer 3.0 (selected together with .NET Framework 2.0)

When I run this setup on Windows XP (no SP1 or SP2), the computer is rebooted after MDAC has been installed, and then again after Windows Installer has been installed.

One reboot during installation is perfectly acceptable for me, but I want to avoid two reboots. Would it be safe to modify the included "setupmdac28" and "setupmsi30" scripts so that at most one reboot occurs when Windows Installer installation is complete?

[jimo]

I personally wouldn't change it, the only way to know for sure is to experiment. You may find that the Windows Installer installation throws a message warning that a previous installation has not been completed.