Adding prerequisite for msi in Installshield

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I would like to know if it is possible to add a prerequiste for a msi installer through Installshield. (Through this link looks as was possible) I am able to build a exe that works properly, but if I try to get a msi installer I get the following error:

-7067: Your project contains InstallShield prerequisites. A Setup.exe setup launcher is required if you are building a release that includes InstallShield prerequisites. Change your release settings to build Setup.exe, or remove the prerequisites from your project.

In the redistributables window I have added .NET 4.5 framework, and in its build location download from web. Anyway fails for msi in all the build locations

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Setup.exe setup launcher is a must if you have added some prerequisites e.g. .Net framework 4.5 from Installation Designer -> Application Data -> Redistributes in a basic MSI project. You won''t get an output if you have configured your project output either for Single Executable or Single MSI Package. Uncheck both the check-boxes for Single Executable and Single MSI Packageon Project Assistant tab to get rid of this issue. - RBT

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The error message is clear in telling you what the problem is. Your product configuration / release build settings are set for single MSI. An MSI cannot install an MSI due to Windows Installer mutex constraints. A bootstrapper (.exe) is required to install the prereq and then your MSI. Change your build settings to EXE and the error will go away.