Crystal Report Merge Modules

Hello,
I am using CR XI Release 1 and Install Shield 10.5.
I include the CR merge modules in my Install Shield script,
but I do not think that they are getting installed on the target
machiine.
Shouldn't I see a "Business Objects" folder on the target
machine, once the installation is complete?
Also, the Installl Shield cab files are only 3 MB.
Shouldn't the Install shield package be HUGE?
Is there some Install Shield step that I am missing?
Other than, including the merge modules in the Install Shield Script.
TIA
-Jacques

Interesting. Sounds like you are using the correct msm files;
CrystalReports11_RDC_License.msm
CrystalReports11_RDC_Reportengine.msm
CrystalReports11_RDC_Runtime.msm
If the above is the case, you should be fine. One place to double check the keycode is in the registry at HKLMsoftware usiness objectssuite 11.0crystal reportskeycodescr ent (but incorrect keycode would not give you the behavior you are seeing anyhow).
Have a quick peek at [this|http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/boc/index?rid=/library/uuid/901c0761-cf1d-2b10-dea4-8e83937a9337&overridelayout=true] article re. RDC runtime distribution.
Make sure there are no other CR references in your deployment project (sometimes, these just get "sucked" in).
Also check with InstallShield, see if they have any nuggets of wisdom. Kbase Q106852 may be worth looking at.
Ludek

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Do make sure yo are using CR XI R2 SP 6 as this is the only SP for CRXI R2 that supported WIN 7. To see how to update to SP 6, see this blog.
As for the keycode. You can all sales at 866-681-3435 or navigate the registry to:
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