[WiX-users] Installer closes and reopens

2007-08-13 Thread barbq
Hi, I've noticed everytime I press the next button it looks like my installer closes and reopens (on the taskbar is disapears and reopens) . The information is still OK, meaning the process doesn't seem to close. Any ideas? - T

Re: [WiX-users] Make sure the application for the project type (.wixproj) is installed.

2007-08-13 Thread Albert Shamsiyan
Hello Bob and thanks for the reply, Already tried this for couple of times with all kind of versions, even tried with the latest version available and still nothing. Strange is that this problem just started in my PC but my LT keep working... From: Bob Arnson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue

Re: [WiX-users] Condition and IniFileSearch

2007-08-13 Thread Bob Arnson
Ansuya Negi wrote: > DEBUG: Error 2723: Custom action CheckKey specifies unsupported type > The installer has encountered an unexpected error installing this package. > This may indicate a problem with this package. The error code is 2723. > > I have used, > Return='ignore' /> > > NOT I

Re: [WiX-users] Make sure the application for the project type (.wixproj) is installed.

2007-08-13 Thread Bob Arnson
Albert Shamsiyan wrote: This error started just this morning, I've tried reinstalling \ modify \ uninstall and fresh install the version with no luck. Even tried to install the latest version, i.e.: 3.0.3210.0 but still nothing. Any ideas? Do you have ProjectAggregator2.msi installed? Tr

Re: [WiX-users] x64 question

2007-08-13 Thread Bob Arnson
Mike Dice wrote: I have an x86 based installer that is installing x86 binaries on x86 machines. I'd like to now modify the installer so that it can install 64 bit versions of the same binaries on x64 machines. The installer, which I inherited from somebody, uses utilities from wcautil.lib. I

Re: [WiX-users] Version check for dll in compile

2007-08-13 Thread Brian Rogers
Everyone, Sorry for the oversight on my part. Looking at his statement again: To do: The "Source" defines your local system during a compile, [SystemFolder] in avaliable during an installation once the Package is running. WIX does not using MSI properties while compiling the MSI. I hope that h

Re: [WiX-users] Version check for dll in compile

2007-08-13 Thread Brian Rogers
Hey Guys, I am not sure if this is what you are looking for, but I believe you can use [System64Folder] (http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-US/library/aa372054.aspx) to accomplish this feat. I would have to agree with Karthik, putting DLLs into the system directory can be a problem. I remember laying

Re: [WiX-users] Version check for dll in compile

2007-08-13 Thread Karthik Krishnan
I'm no expert, but I can't imagine it is a good idea to use your SystemFolder as a source. In our deployments, I usually make it a condition : third party tools should be installed as prerequisites, with installers provided (vb runtimes in your case). If you really need to have the files included,

[WiX-users] x64 question

2007-08-13 Thread Mike Dice
I have an x86 based installer that is installing x86 binaries on x86 machines. I'd like to now modify the installer so that it can install 64 bit versions of the same binaries on x64 machines. The installer, which I inherited from somebody, uses utilities from wcautil.lib. I see that the wcautil

[WiX-users] Version check for dll in compile

2007-08-13 Thread Ansuya Negi
Hi, I am using 64 bit machine and need to install few dlls. For files Msvbvm50.dll and Msvbvm60.dll: To do: Gave error: File of type 'File' with name '[SystemFolder]Msvbvm50.dll' could not be found. So used: light.exe : error LGHT0001 : Unknown error while getting version of file: C:\Wi

[WiX-users] XmlConfig problems during upgrade

2007-08-13 Thread Scott, James (TSG R&D - Fort Collins)
I'm attempting to figure out how to make XmlConfig behave properly on an upgrade. It works beautifully on install and uninstall, but not so well when I try to do an upgrade. This is with WiX 3.0.2813.0 Here's a component:

Re: [WiX-users] Condition and IniFileSearch

2007-08-13 Thread Ansuya Negi
Hi, The error is number 2723. It says: DEBUG: Error 2723: Custom action CheckKey specifies unsupported type The installer has encountered an unexpected error installing this package. This may indicate a problem with this package. The error code is 2723. I have used, NOT Installed

Re: [WiX-users] Location of WixUI_es-es.wxl

2007-08-13 Thread Gonzalo Diethelm
Thanks, got the files. Best regards. On Fri, 2007-08-10 at 20:33 -0700, Bob Arnson wrote: > Gonzalo Diethelm wrote: > > After asking the list, I have decided to stick to WiX v2 for my > > project. However, I have not been able to find the WixUI_es-es.wxl > > file to localize the installer to Sp

Re: [WiX-users] Wierd IIS issue with Wix install/uninstall

2007-08-13 Thread david adams
Lee: Yes. See a previous post where I published our method for implementing a User-editable process. Essentially, have a Property A that is set to the default value. As an child element to the Property, use a RegistrySearch to look into the Registry. On install, it would not exist, so

Re: [WiX-users] Wierd IIS issue with Wix install/uninstall

2007-08-13 Thread Pierson Lee (Volt)
Ok, I have found the exact problem now, and am looking for a fix. I set my port number via a property [PORT_NO] that is set to a default value (say 8090) that the user then has the option of changing through the UI. If the port number is not changed, it uninstalls properly, but if it is changed(

Re: [WiX-users] vista install

2007-08-13 Thread Mark Line
The create folder entry is works perfectly Thanks Rob & [Rene who email me, aswell] - Original Message - From: "Rob Hamflett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mark Line" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 5:47 PM Subject: Re: [WiX-users] vista install >I think it can be

Re: [WiX-users] How to uninstall fonts

2007-08-13 Thread Karthik Krishnan
http://wix.sourceforge.net/manual-wix2/wix_xsd_file.htm A quick google search seems to show that there is support under the file element. I've never tried it myself, hope it works out for you. On 8/13/07, salome zk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi > > I have to install a font, how do I uninsta

Re: [WiX-users] Wierd IIS issue with Wix install/uninstall

2007-08-13 Thread david adams
Lee: If you only set the port (and do nothing with the IP & Host Header), I would bet that there is another site using the same Port Number. I would think that it has to be the case if other installers are working fine. My advice: Check the sites in IIS (or have someone with the permissio

Re: [WiX-users] vista install

2007-08-13 Thread Rob Hamflett
I think it can be done with a new component containing a CreateFolder entry. Rob Mark Line wrote: > Many thanks that seems to fix the problem! now it runs on vista! > the eye candy :-) > > Another question! [sorry] > > Is it possible to create a empty directory with wix, as if i simply > l

Re: [WiX-users] Wierd IIS issue with Wix install/uninstall

2007-08-13 Thread Pierson Lee (Volt)
Well, heres the kicker, I don't set the HH or the IP ( I assume it's the local machine). The only thing I set is the port. L From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of david adams Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 9:09 AM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [WiX-user

Re: [WiX-users] vista install

2007-08-13 Thread Mark Line
Many thanks that seems to fix the problem! now it runs on vista! the eye candy :-) Another question! [sorry] Is it possible to create a empty directory with wix, as if i simply list a directory like this: It wont get created? - Original Message - From: "Rob Hamflett" <[EMAI

Re: [WiX-users] Wierd IIS issue with Wix install/uninstall

2007-08-13 Thread david adams
I would suspect that it is something with that site. It is probably either a) the IP address / Port / [Host Header, if used] has been changed; at which, the installer would not be able to identify it in IIS or b) for whatever reason, another site has been added that has the same IP address

Re: [WiX-users] Registering an EXE via a Custom Action

2007-08-13 Thread Tanikella, Rajanikanth (SCR US)
Hello, Thanks for the tip, Richard. It certainly sounds like using the COM/Registry tables would be the smart way to go. However I'm finding myself snared in the one pitfall after another as a newcomer to WiX and to the details of COM. What I've gathered so far: Heat has an -scom flag that is

Re: [WiX-users] Wierd IIS issue with Wix install/uninstall

2007-08-13 Thread Pierson Lee (Volt)
Hmm. I am wondering if it is the host header then, because this is just a recent problem that's shown up and the other 4 sites uninstall properly, it is just this one package. From: Mike Dimmick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 3:38 PM To: Pierson Lee (Volt); 'david adams'

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstalling a non-app

2007-08-13 Thread Schrieken, Rene
Do not worry about the installed files. Worry about the textfile (re-) patching... but I'm not an expert on that topic From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of barbq Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 4:05 PM To: Schrieken, Rene; WiX-Users Subj

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstalling a non-app

2007-08-13 Thread barbq
My installation is compounded from placing certain files in a directory, and patching some text files of the app. The uninstallation therefore should remove the files I've copied, and re-patch the text files with a dll I supply. I'm still in the making of the installer, so I totaly don't know what

[WiX-users] Change ASP.net status via Wix?

2007-08-13 Thread John Hancock
Does anyone know how to change the ASP.NET Allow/Prohibit status on a Win2K3 Server w/IIS 6.0 through Wix, either via an IIS schema element or via a custom action? I can't find any way to change the status except manually via the Application Server management UI (under IIS/WebServiceExtensions)

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstalling a non-app

2007-08-13 Thread Schrieken, Rene
It should work without any extra effort. Or do you receive errors on uninstall? From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of barbq Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 2:56 PM To: WiX-Users Subject: [WiX-users] Uninstalling a non-app Hi, My c

Re: [WiX-users] x64 Compatibility

2007-08-13 Thread John Vottero
That’s correct but, if you want the app to run as a 64 bit app on a 64 bit O/S, you need two installers. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of barbq Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 5:51 AM To: John Vottero; wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [WiX-users] x64 Com

[WiX-users] Uninstalling a non-app

2007-08-13 Thread barbq
Hi, My custom installer installs a plug-in for a software, so it is not installed in the program files dir. Could you point me to the right direction, on how to set a custom uninstaller? Thanks, Tal. - This SF.net email is sp

Re: [WiX-users] Calling a function of one file into a wix file.

2007-08-13 Thread Alexei
chandan Koushik wrote: > > Is it possible to have a function [say > f1() ] in one file which can be called from a main wix file > Sounds like you're after a Custom Action which calls a function from a dll. Have a look http://www.tramontana.co.hu/wix/lesson10.php here for a quick overview of

[WiX-users] Make sure the application for the project type (.wixproj) is installed.

2007-08-13 Thread Albert Shamsiyan
Hi, When trying to open \ create Wix project's using Visual-Studio 2005, I'm keep getting the following error: [cid:image003.jpg@01C7DDAD.13078890] This error started just this morning, I've tried reinstalling \ modify \ uninstall and fresh install the version with no luck. Even tried to instal

Re: [WiX-users] Wrap a tooltip

2007-08-13 Thread Stefan Pavlik
Hi ... I had similar problem. My solution was to create the public property CRLF which will contain the new line character sequence. Since I was not able to fill the property with WiX I created the CustomAction which calls the ::MsiSetProperty(m_hInstall, L"CRLF", L"\r\n"); function. Then I use t

Re: [WiX-users] x64 Compatibility

2007-08-13 Thread barbq
Thanks, This sounds like I can utilize the MSI, since my app single exe can run on both 64bit and 32bit. I understood everything you said and it makes sense - except for deploying a .NET app. As far as I know, a .NET app should be compiled only once for both 32bit and 64bit, no? On 8/13/07, Jo

[WiX-users] How to uninstall fonts

2007-08-13 Thread salome zk
Hi I have to install a font, how do I uninstall it after unistallation? It doesn't automatically do that. Do I have to write a custom action for that? - Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. ---

Re: [WiX-users] vista install

2007-08-13 Thread Rob Hamflett
Try [EMAIL PROTECTED]'InstallFiles'. I'd also try setting [EMAIL PROTECTED]'No'. Rob Mark Line wrote: > this is my code > > ExeCommand='"[#pythonF3]" "[#mCoreF188]" --startup auto install' /> > > > > NOT > Installed > > > > is there a way i can set the custom action to run just after t

Re: [WiX-users] vista install

2007-08-13 Thread Mark Line
this is my code NOT Installed is there a way i can set the custom action to run just after the files have been copied? Thanks - Original Message - From: "Rob Hamflett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 10:10 AM Subject: Re: [WiX-users] vista install When

Re: [WiX-users] vista install

2007-08-13 Thread Rob Hamflett
When does that script run? Is it a deferred custom action? If it's not scheduled between (I think) InstallInitialize and InstallFinalize during the InstallUISequence, it won't be run with elevated privileges. You also need to make sure you have [EMAIL PROTECTED]'No'. Rob Mark Line wrote: >

[WiX-users] vista install

2007-08-13 Thread Mark Line
Hello everyone, This is probably more of a python issue, but I was wondering if anyone else had any problems with the same thing. My install installs and run fine on, 2k, xp, 2003 but on Vista it starts the install fine, just before the files start to copy it brings up the UAC control and the

[WiX-users] Wrap a tooltip

2007-08-13 Thread Joachim Back
Hi, I managed to have tooltips in the user interface for explaining input fields to the user. E.g. Licensing is done via a license server. Please enter the hostname and port number of the license server separated by '.'. My question is now: How to wrap this tooltip text in two lines and sho