[WiX-users] Silent install messing up my custom action

I have a custom action that changes the location of the installation directory depending on whether or not the user has admin privileges.   If the user has admin privileges then the install defaults to program files If the user does not have admin privileges then the install defaults to

[WiX-users] Solution to fix bug "Adding component to COM+ if it is in the GAC" [1487586]

I found solution to fix bug [1487586] when adding component to COM+ if it is in the GAC. See attached file with code patch and comments. Some details: wix version: 2.0.4409.0 Updated file src\ca\pubca\pcaexec\cpiasmexec.cpp Patch tested on WinXP SP2 with installed .Net 1.1 and 2.0 simultan

[WiX-users] MSComm32.ocx MSM not registering ocx

When using the VB6 merge modules from Microsoft's download site (specifically the mscomm32.msm) I am finding that the mscomm32.ocx has to be manually registered (using regsvr32) or else the .NET 2003 application that is trying to call it gets a "Class not registered" error.   Prior to includ

[WiX-users] My Installer Requirements

Ok I've made a a lot of posts in the past, but really most of my questions have to do what with what I am required to make the installer do, so alternatives are not optional. With that said I would like to post what I am required to create and maybe see if anyone has any suggestions or knows exac

Re: [WiX-users] Light error 0216

Title: Message Please try the latest 3.0 release – we’re continuously fixing bugs for 3.0 and being even a little behind can be somewhat painful.   Derek   From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Diego Cadenas Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 9:31 AM To: wix-us

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstalling does nothing

Well with certain things removed I could. IE Company Info Dana Gutride wrote: > > Would you be able to attach a log of the failed uninstall to your > response? > > Dana > > On 8/15/06, Magus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >> There is no space before "Remove" that was just a quick mock up of

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstalling does nothing

Would you be able to attach a log of the failed uninstall to your response?DanaOn 8/15/06, Magus <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:There is no space before "Remove" that was just a quick mock up of what my program code looks like.  But I did check my code to make sure.Probably should have just copy paste

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstalling does nothing

There is no space before "Remove" that was just a quick mock up of what my program code looks like. But I did check my code to make sure. Probably should have just copy paste before but here are the actual lines 1 1 Dana Gutride wrote: > > You

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstalling does nothing

Your code below seems to have lost a few characters that are necessary, is there really a space before Remove? On 8/15/06, Magus < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have that control in but the Id = Uninstall/Text = UninstallWidth = "[BW]" Height = "[BH]" Text = "[REMOVE]"> 1It doesn't fail when I do thi

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstalling does nothing

I have that control in but the Id = Uninstall/Text = Uninstall 1 It doesn't fail when I do this, it for some reason still thinks it should be installing. It failed after I checked the log and thought I should change the ACTION Property to UNINSTALL or REMOVE. Dana Gutride wrote: > > On yo

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstalling does nothing

On your custom dialog, do you have a control that does something like what's outlined below?   1When you do this, does the uninstall still fail?  If so where is it failing and what is the specific error message in the log? On 8/15/06, Magus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Add/Remove programs doe

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstalling does nothing

Add/Remove programs does remove the application. But Uninstalling doen't. The Log says ExecuteAction and Action are both = INSTALL, when I am trying to uninstall, but when I changed those it broke and ended prematurely. So its getting pretty confusing and I have not found a tutorial for uninsta

Re: [WiX-users] Light error 0216

Title: Message I tested the same files with version 2.0.3309.0 and I didn't have any problems.  Just FYI for those of you using 3.0.1821.0     Diego Cadenas Web Application Developer www.bsecure.com 850.275.1010 xt.7208  Phone 850.362.4303 xt.7501  Fax     -- Internet Email Confiden

[WiX-users] Light error 0216

Title: Message I downloaded the 3.0 version of votive which comes with WiX's core files. For some reason everytime I try to use light I get the following error:   "light.exe : error LGHT0216 : An unexpected Win32 exception occurred: The system cannot open the device or file specified"   Firs

Re: [WiX-users] How to create shortcuts for files from MSM?

Why? That's not really designed to work out well. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter G. Sakhno Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 06:08 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] How to create shortcuts for files from MSM? I

[WiX-users] How to create shortcuts for files from MSM?

I want to create in MSI shortcuts for files from MSM File table? I tried to use file key shown in Orca, such as 'FileID.MSM_GUID_HERE', but during setup I got an error 2715 in log for that shortcut, which means "The specified File key not found in the File table.", while the file with such File

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstalling does nothing

What does the msi log say is happening when you try to uninstall?  Also, what happens if you use add/remove programs to remove your program?DanaOn 8/14/06, Magus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My app was installed by the MSI.  I am not using the WixUI_xxx or any ofthose standard UI's I created my own.