Installation User Interface Dialog Boxes
Microsoft Visual Studio provides a number of predefined dialog boxes that you can use to display information or gather input during an installation. The following is a list of available dialog boxes. Not all dialog boxes are available for all deployment project types or for Admin installers.
| Dialog box | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Checkboxes A, B, or C | Presents up to four choices using check boxes. For more information, see Checkboxes User Interface Dialog Box |
| Confirm Installation | Allows the user to confirm settings such as installation location before beginning the installation. For more information, see Confirm Installation User Interface Dialog Box |
| Customer Information | Prompts the user for information including name, company, and serial number. For more information, see Customer Information User Interface Dialog Box. |
| Finished | Notifies the user when the installation is complete. For more information, see Finished User Interface Dialog Box |
| Installation Address | Allows the user to choose the Web location where application files will be installed. For more information, see Installation Address User Interface Dialog Box |
| Installation Folder | Allows the user to choose the folder where application files will be installed. For more information, see Installation Folder User Interface Dialog Box |
| License Agreement | Presents a license agreement for the user to read and acknowledge. For more information, see License Agreement User Interface Dialog Box |
| Progress | Updates the user on the progress of the installation. For more information, see Progress User Interface Dialog Box |
| RadioButtons (2 buttons) | Presents a choice between two mutually exclusive options using option (radio) buttons. For more information, see RadioButtons User Interface Dialog Box |
| RadioButtons (3 buttons) | Presents a choice between three mutually exclusive options using option (radio) buttons. For more information, see RadioButtons User Interface Dialog Box. |
| RadioButtons (4 buttons) | Presents a choice between four mutually exclusive options using option (radio) buttons. For more information, see RadioButtons User Interface Dialog Box. |
| Read Me | Allows the user to view rich text. For more information, see Read Me User Interface Dialog Box |
| Register User | Allows the user to submit registration information. |
| Splash | Presents a bitmap to the user to display a logo or branding information. For more information, see Splash User Interface Dialog Box |
| Textboxes A, B, or C | Prompts the user for custom information using one to three text boxes. For more information, see Textboxes User Interface Dialog Box |
| Welcome | Presents introductory text and copyright information to the user. For more information, see Welcome User Interface Dialog Box |
See Also
Adding and Removing Installation Dialog Boxes in the User Interface Editor | Customizing Installation Dialog Boxes in the User Interface Editor | Deployment Dialog Boxes | User Interface Management in Deployment