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(troubleshooting)
CreateProcess failed error when running install.bat from WebSphere Commerce Feature Pack 1 or 2
Problem(Abstract)
You run the install.bat from the feature pack install and an Install Shield Wizard dialog box opens with the following text:

CreateProcess failed ==> %1 is not a valid Win32 application
Cause The installer tries to use the Windows user assigned temp directory, but it encounters a problem. Resolving the problem

  1. Create a temporary directory. For example, C:\mytemp

  2. Open a MS-DOS command prompt and switch to the directory that contains the install.bat command.

  3. Run the install.bat with the is:tempdir parameter as follows:

    install -is:tempdir c:\mytemp

Cross Reference information
Segment Product Component Platform Version Edition
Commerce WebSphere Commerce - Express Installation Windows 6.0.0.1, 6.0.0.2
Commerce WebSphere Commerce Professional Edition Installation Windows 6.0.0.1, 6.0.0.2
   

Document Information

Current web document: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21260858