How do i fix the Error 26073 when i try to creater an installer for my applicati

[rambo]

When i try to create a Labview V6.1 installer for my application i get the error

Error26073 occured at Build application.vi>>Dist call Create Installer.vi>>Win Install Create.vi>>Win Install Add files.vi>>MSI DK Add shortcut.vi

the possible reason listed is   NMDK_AS_BAD_SHORTCUT_NAME

I have heaps of disk space free

THe installer worked fine a few months ago

[Jason_Whaylen]

Hi Rambo,

Thank you for contacting National Instruments.  From the information you have provided here, its sounds like a couple of different things can be causing this issue.  In looking at some previous instances where this error code was reported when using the application builder, it would be worthwhile to look at the file name field and the location the VIs are saved. 

Take a look at the field where the file name is provided and ensure only the name is in this location.  By this I mean that the file path and name aren't both concatenated and entered here.

Also, if the VIs are saved in the user library or the vi library see if it makes any difference if they are moved to another directory. 

I hope this helps!  If not, any other possible information that you have or may come upon would definitely be helpful.  Have a great day!

Jason W.

[rambo]

Hi...

i had a look around ath all the paths used and you were right, i had enetered a path where i should not of...

THis is what i had

Installation Name:  EMS928 PowerVIEW

Installer Dir:            D:\PROJECTS\EMS_LABVIEW\Installs\Installer

Start Menu Group:  EMS\EMS928 PowerVIEW

Default Instal Dir:    EMS\EMS928 PowerVIEW

then in the  "files..." pop-up

I had ticked the "Create program group"

then in the edit box i had typed "EMS\EMS928 PowerVIEW"                        i have changed this to "EMS928 PowerVIEW"   and the installer building now works fine