[WiX-users] Partial uninstall

Hi, We have several Feature elements (flat feature tree) that comprise one Product element, which build into one MSI. See the rough idea below If the product is installed, is it possible to uninstall some, but not all features? Any pointers on how/if this can be achieved would be great. If t

[WiX-users] Specifying subfolder name at install time.

Hi, Sorry if this was asked before.. I want to specify a subdirectory name to install certain files at install time. \ I know I can set a Directory via Property, but in that case I have to specify the full path. In this case, I only need to set that one folder name. What's the cleanest way t

[WiX-users] Problem with performance counters installed via WiX

Hi, We are experiencing the following [strange] issue with performance counters installed via WiX. The problem is fairly specific, but maybe someone knows what's going on. Environment: - Win 2003 OS (VM) - VS 2008 - WiX 3.0 Software: - For purposes of

[WiX-users] GenericRead vs Read, etc

Hi, I'm a little new to the ACLs, and don't really understand the difference between GenericRead and Read, Write & GenericWrite, and so on.. Could someone help/provide a pointer? -greg -- Apps built with the Adobe(R) F

[WiX-users] util:EventSource not creating event source

Hi, We are attempting to create event log source for a clean install of our app. Here is the excerpt that attempts to install the logs. Note that all the other steps complete successfully, except the EventSource commands. As far as we know all the rights/permissions should be in place. The i

[WiX-users] Trying to schedule an event with schtasks under Local Service hangs installer.

Hi, We have a custom action that attempts to create a task with schtasks. It works fine, until we try to do it where user is NT AUTHORITY\LOCALSERVICE.Then it appears to "hang" the installer. It becomes unresponsive. Environment: - Win 2003 Enterprise - .Net 3.5 (latest versi

[WiX-users] Using the same MSI to add to an existing list of features

Hi, I recently posted a similar question here, but it was poorly worded :). Suppose our MSI contains 3 different features: MyInstaller.MSI FeatA FeatB FeatC Step 1: - Install FeatA, FeatB Step 2 (some discreet time later): - Install FeatC using *same version* of MyInstaller.msi o

[WiX-users] Using MSI to partially install features

Hi, We have an MSI that combines several features together. Let's call them FeatureA, FeatureB, and FeatureC. Suppose we have FeatureA installed, and want to add FeatureB. Is it possible to do without creating separate MSI's for each feature? This is not a user facing app, we use the msi t

Re: [WiX-users] Is it possible to set LongName attribute to a Property value?

" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Doc shows LongName has been deprecated, yes? working in Wix v3 right? On Tue, Nov 25, 2008 at 2:52 PM, Greg Silin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>wrote: > Hi,

[WiX-users] Is it possible to set LongName attribute to a Property value?

Hi, Is it possible to set the Direction element LongName attribute to a property value? I have the following (excerpts): Then I try to set a Directory LongName to the Property value. ... Unfortunately, it doesn't resolve to the property value during deployment. Is LongNam

[WiX-users] Best practices for WiX (v2)

Hi, I'm helping our dev group develop a standards doc for WiX development. Does anyone know of a good pointer to share on best practices or suggested standards? Thanks! -greg - This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin

[WiX-users] File Id: uniqueness requirements

Hi, When specifying the File Id element in the wix files, how unique does it have to be? Online docs have this: "The unique identifier for this File element. May be referenced as a Property by specifying [#value]." Is it unique within a directory, component, msi, or globally unique? Thanks! -g

[WiX-users] Permission element seems to be ignored.

Hi, I'm trying to use the built in wix support (Permission element inside CreateFolder element) that would set the ACLs for the accounts specified. Something like below. However, when installing the component, security rights are not modified for the folder. Any thoughts on what are some prer

[WiX-users] msi does not remove install folder (and subfolders) on Uninstall

Hi, I have the following issue. On uninstall, all files are removed, but the folder structure remains. - The only file that stays in the folders is an InstallLog file written by the InstallUtil.exe (it is executed as part of install against one of the component's dll's). could creation

[WiX-users] WindowsFolder variable is not getting picked up

Hi, I have the following Property element within my WiX source file: Its parent is the Product element for the feature installed. For some reason, the MSI gets built without error, but the installer barfs, with logs showing that the [WindowsFolder] string was never resolved into the fold

Re: [WiX-users] Building msi across OS's

I SDK lists them all. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Greg Silin Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 16:48 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Building msi across OS's Hi, Question from a wix newbie. I ran into the

[WiX-users] Building msi across OS's

Hi, Question from a wix newbie. I ran into the following issue: I am building an msi in Vista (let's just say client) that could be installed either on Vista (client) or Win 2003 Server OS. One of the issues was that the framework resides under C:\WINNT in the server OS, and under C:\Windows