Re: [WiX-users] SwapRunFromCD And SwapRunFromNet - What is it and How to Use ?

2015-03-20 Thread Jeremiahf
LOL!!! On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 3:21 PM, Rob Mensching wrote: > http://tinyurl.com/mfkhwxc > > > (Sorry, couldn't resist) > _ > Short replies here. Complete answers over there: > http://www.firegiant.com/ > > > -Original Message

Re: [WiX-users] Create text file

2015-03-20 Thread Jeremiahf
Don't forget about the encoding of the file! On Fri, Mar 20, 2015 at 2:32 PM, Phil Wilson wrote: > Windows Installer doesn't provide that functionality, so writing to > the file with a custom action is the only way to do it, so it can't be > wrong if you do it with a CA and right if WiX supplied

Re: [WiX-users] Create file share with ready permissions for everyone

2015-03-11 Thread Jeremiahf
Sorry, "cmd /c net share sharename=drive:\folder /grant:everyone,READ" On Wed, Mar 11, 2015 at 5:41 AM, Jeremiahf wrote: > Off the top of my head. You could use a CA that calls "cmd /c net share > drive:\folder /grant:everyone,READ" > > On Tue, Mar 10, 2

Re: [WiX-users] Create file share with ready permissions for everyone

2015-03-11 Thread Jeremiahf
Off the top of my head. You could use a CA that calls "cmd /c net share drive:\folder /grant:everyone,READ" On Tue, Mar 10, 2015 at 5:00 PM, Federico Provera wrote: > Using the WiX Toolset I want to create a folder and then create a file > share for that folder so that every user has reading pe

Re: [WiX-users] Installation doesn't progress at all

2015-03-06 Thread Jeremiahf
No verbose logs possible? Am I wrong anyone? J On Thu, Mar 5, 2015 at 1:26 AM, Balaji R wrote: > Hi, > > I've installing a .msi file using managed bootstrapper application. > > Thanks, > Balaji > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://windows-installer-xml-wix-toolset.687559.n2.nabbl

Re: [WiX-users] 3.9 RC2 Installer Sitting at CA for a long time

2015-03-03 Thread Jeremiahf
self running. I seem to > remember the VS integration hunk being horrid and random as far as timing. > Did you have any instances of Visual Studio running while the installer is > running? (I forget the command but I think we shell out to devenv to > register / integrate.) > > -Or

Re: [WiX-users] 3.9 RC2 Installer Sitting at CA for a long time

2015-03-03 Thread Jeremiahf
the installer is > running? (I forget the command but I think we shell out to devenv to > register / integrate.) > > -Original Message- > From: Jeremiahf [mailto:jeremi...@gmail.com] > Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2015 3:19 PM > To: General discussion about the WiX toolset.

Re: [WiX-users] 3.9 RC2 Installer Sitting at CA for a long time

2015-03-03 Thread Jeremiahf
Sorry, misread the email. Sorry for the chatter... On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 3:17 PM, Rob Mensching wrote: > What is "a long time?" Look in the log files to see what is current > executing and how long it has been executing. > > _ > Shor

Re: [WiX-users] 3.9 RC2 Installer Sitting at CA for a long time

2015-03-03 Thread Jeremiahf
as in Verbose log. :) On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 3:17 PM, Jeremiahf wrote: > What is your CA code? logs? > > On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 3:02 PM, Tunney, Stephen > wrote: > >> :( >> >> Nothing else is running on the machine. >> >> Action 14:40:52: Roll

Re: [WiX-users] 3.9 RC2 Installer Sitting at CA for a long time

2015-03-03 Thread Jeremiahf
What is your CA code? logs? On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 3:02 PM, Tunney, Stephen wrote: > :( > > Nothing else is running on the machine. > > Action 14:40:52: RollbackCleanup. Removing backup files > > I'm looking at SysInternals Process Explorer and nothing looks pegged: > CPU is at 10% > RAM is

Re: [WiX-users] Installation doesn't progress at all

2015-03-03 Thread Jeremiahf
What exactly are you installing? On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 9:19 AM, Sean Hall wrote: > If there's nothing in the Application event log, then you might have to get > the WiX pdbs and debug Burn. > > On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 11:17 PM, Balaji R wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > I'm 100% sure about calling plan(

Re: [WiX-users] Upgrade issue

2015-02-27 Thread Jeremiahf
You owe us all a beer! JK! Glad you figured it out. J On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 4:52 PM, Steve-Ogilvie wrote: > Sigh... > > False alarm.. I am an IDIOT... > > I put code in to ensure a 2nd running Bootstrapper isn't running... duh... > so on uninstall of the Bootstrapper it quits (because it is t

Re: [WiX-users] Upgrade issue

2015-02-27 Thread Jeremiahf
Or whatever the context is. I don't have my code in front of me. Sorry for the chatter. J On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 4:46 PM, Jeremiahf wrote: > What does your InstallExecuteSequence look like? Do you have > RemoveOldVersion in it? > > On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 4:08 PM, Steve

Re: [WiX-users] Upgrade issue

2015-02-27 Thread Jeremiahf
What does your InstallExecuteSequence look like? Do you have RemoveOldVersion in it? On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 4:08 PM, Steve-Ogilvie wrote: > I could really use some help with this... > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://windows-installer-xml-wix-toolset.687559.n2.nabble.com/Upgrad

Re: [WiX-users] using a custom action to read properties from a XML file

2015-02-26 Thread Jeremiahf
I've had to do this before. My method was to create an application to read/modify an XML file. Then took my code and turned it into a CA. Saved a lot of headache trying to debug what was going on. Also as John stated, scheduled the CA to execute first. J On Thu, Feb 26, 2015 at 5:37 PM, John Coop

Re: [WiX-users] Restart Manager failed to open session

2015-02-13 Thread Jeremiahf
Hi Sascha, Sorry to ask more questions but is some of the info you provided from a verbose log output? Have you done a system comparison between the one machine that had a successful installation vs. the target machine that has the issue? J On Fri, Feb 13, 2015 at 12:53 PM, Sascha Sertel wrote:

Re: [WiX-users] Restart Manager failed to open session

2015-02-12 Thread Jeremiahf
I assume you have read this? https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa373680(v=vs.85).aspx On Thu, Feb 12, 2015 at 4:43 PM, Sascha Sertel wrote: > My WiX 3.9 installer uses RestartManager to shut down the app if it's still > running before upgrading or uninstalling. That has wo

Re: [WiX-users] Upgrading old installer

2015-01-28 Thread Jeremiahf
So you want to leave the old config file there? Will your new installer configure the new config file and maintain it from there on? On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 8:15 AM, Kraygsoft wrote: > Anyone > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://windows-installer-xml-wix-toolset.687559.n2

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstall Rollback not triggered with WIXFAILWHENDEFERRED

2015-01-16 Thread Jeremiahf
Include the condition in your execute sequence to include REMOVE=ALL On Fri, Jan 16, 2015 at 11:35 AM, wixtester wrote: > Hi, > >I am using the WIXFAILWHENDEFFERED customaction reference to test the > installer rollback sequence. > The Install rollback works fine with this property but the u

Re: [WiX-users] Custom action using CAQuietExec fails on uninstall (likely permissions issue)

2015-01-11 Thread Jeremiahf
Are you using conditions in the install execute sequence? On Fri, Jan 9, 2015 at 9:31 AM, wixtester wrote: > Hi, > >I have a scripted custom action to register a COM+ service on install > and > unregister it during uninstall. > It works fine during install, but fails during uninstall. > > Cu

Re: [WiX-users] CustomAction built for AnyCPU does not read 64-bit registry hive

2015-01-07 Thread Jeremiahf
.aspx It should give you some direction. On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 12:01 AM, Jeremiahf wrote: > Defer it? > > On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 at 8:49 PM, wixtester wrote: > >> >> The CustomAction does not permit "Win64" attribute for a managed custom >> action >> &

Re: [WiX-users] CustomAction built for AnyCPU does not read 64-bit registry hive

2015-01-07 Thread Jeremiahf
Defer it? On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 at 8:49 PM, wixtester wrote: > > The CustomAction does not permit "Win64" attribute for a managed custom > action > > BinaryKey='provisionCA' DllEntry='SearchJRE' Execute="immediate" > Return="check" Win64="yes"/> > > > Error message > > error

Re: [WiX-users] How to create a sql server login without creating a database?

2015-01-07 Thread Jeremiahf
I think this is what you may be looking for. http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1601186/sql-server-script-to-create-a-new-user I don't think you want to use ContinueOnError="yes". That way you may be able to see what is wrong if you use verbose logging and it might help. J On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 a

Re: [WiX-users] How to create a sql server login without creating a database?

2015-01-07 Thread Jeremiahf
Oh and if SQL is clustered or has a named instance don't use "." J On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 at 2:23 AM, patrickpirzer wrote: > I have programmed a bootstrapper-project with WiX 3.8. > While the installation i want to create a sql server login with > sql-authentication. > So i embedded in the Product

[WiX-users] Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!

2014-12-29 Thread Jeremiahf
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Re: [WiX-users] Installing COM+ application

2014-12-15 Thread Jeremiahf
Have a look at this. http://wixtoolset.org/documentation/manual/v3/overview/heat.html On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 2:42 PM, wixtester wrote: > > > > The COM+ application is .Net and not native. After correcting the attribute > values, I am now getting errors with .Net failing to register the assembly

Re: [WiX-users] How can i use variables in SqlString?

2014-12-15 Thread Jeremiahf
Are you setting Property Id's with values? E.g. Then: On Mon, Dec 15, 2014 at 8:53 AM, patrickpirzer wrote: > > I want to create a new SQL Login, so i tried this with the following > SqlString: > > Guid="AEE91491-99FA-40A9-AB47-1E9FC

Re: [WiX-users] "Condition" problem

2014-12-05 Thread Jeremiahf
Now I see the rest of the threads. :/ On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 2:13 PM, Jeremiahf wrote: > Did you set a condition level under the feature Id?? > > > > On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 9:27 AM, Marek Mielcarek > wrote: > >> Thank you for your help Jeremiah. I actually t

Re: [WiX-users] "Condition" problem

2014-12-05 Thread Jeremiahf
a message inside a > Feature. > WiX compiler generates this: "The Condition element contains an unexpected > attribute 'Message'" :( > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: Jeremiahf [mailto:jeremi...@gmail.com] > Sent: Friday, December 05, 201

Re: [WiX-users] "Condition" problem

2014-12-05 Thread Jeremiahf
That makes a little more sense now. Try placing a condition in your feature that includes a condition message. The condition message should reference the condition using similar to what Pavan gave an example of. example for .net 4 detection just to give you an idea of what I am talking about:

Re: [WiX-users] "Condition" problem

2014-12-04 Thread Jeremiahf
Have you seen this WIX Tutorial? http://wix.tramontana.co.hu/tutorial/getting-started/conditional-installation also, http://blogs.technet.com/b/alexshev/archive/2008/02/10/from-msi-to-wix-part-3.aspx On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 2:12 PM, Marek Mielcarek wrote: > I need to define a Condition which g

Re: [WiX-users] Cant get util:RemoveFolderEx to work on network drive

2014-12-04 Thread Jeremiahf
You are trying to remove a directory that does not exist. Missing folder property: APPLICATIONDATAFOLDER and you are not creating it as a directory: Instead searching the registery: How do you know that the drive letter will always be h:? Value="h:\topfolder\mid

Re: [WiX-users] Package download failed in Web Installer

2014-11-07 Thread Jeremiahf
What's the difference between the two machines? Firewall? Different network configuration/subnet? On Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 7:15 AM, Mohamed Yasir wrote: > Hi, > > I have created two msi file (SampleSetup1 & SampleSetup2) using wix > toolset3.8. > > In Installation,SampleSetup1 download successfull

Re: [WiX-users] Incorrect syntax near 'DATABASE' while Uninstalling from AddRemoveProgram

2014-11-04 Thread Jeremiahf
Are you creating the database with the installer? On Tue, Nov 4, 2014 at 7:21 AM, Bala wrote: > HI All, > > > > The exact error in log file > > > > Error 26202. Error -2147217900: failed to drop SQL database: , error > detail: > Incorrect syntax near 'DATABASE'.. > > > > If manually deleted the

Re: [WiX-users] Installed application after the upgrade

2014-10-21 Thread Jeremiahf
Here is the condition you can use http://wixtoolset.org/documentation/manual/v3/howtos/redistributables_and_install_checks/block_install_on_os.html Here is the link to diff. OS versions. http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/aa370556.aspx On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 3:56 PM, Baris Caglar wrot

Re: [WiX-users] MSI won't install on XP

2014-10-21 Thread Jeremiahf
You didn't happen to have it open in orca when you ran the installer did you? On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 5:14 PM, Christopher Fraser wrote: > I'm using WiX 3.8 and I don't use .Net (in this, at least). > > On 21/10/14 23:09, Carter Young wrote: > > What Version of WiX are you using and if your App

Re: [WiX-users] MSI won't install on XP

2014-10-21 Thread Jeremiahf
I have run my installers on xp with that version number of 200 and it was fine. XP w/ SP3 Someone correct me if I am wrong but shouldn't both of these be unique? (I'm not saying this is the problem.) On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Christopher Fraser wrote: > On 21/10/14 22:18, John C

Re: [WiX-users] On uninstall, group is not removed from user

2014-10-08 Thread Jeremiahf
simply. > > _ > Short replies here. Complete answers over there: > http://www.firegiant.com/ > > > > -Original Message- > From: Jeremiahf [mailto:jeremi...@gmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2014 5:36 AM > To: General discussion about the WiX

Re: [WiX-users] On uninstall, group is not removed from user

2014-10-08 Thread Jeremiahf
Try this: add the CustomAction to your installexecutesequence (NOT UPGRADINGPRODUCTCODE) AND (REMOVE="ALL") Hope that helps. J On Tue, Oct 7, 2014 at 9:57 PM, Nick Ramirez wrote: > Jeremiahf wrote > > Sorry, Thought you were trying to remove the user from the gro

Re: [WiX-users] On uninstall, group is not removed from user

2014-10-07 Thread Jeremiahf
Sorry, Thought you were trying to remove the user from the group on uninstall. On Mon, Oct 6, 2014 at 10:42 AM, Nick Ramirez wrote: > No need to make my own custom action. I've found that the WiX extension > from > the Community MSI Extensions project has an element for adding an existing > user

Re: [WiX-users] On uninstall, group is not removed from user

2014-10-06 Thread Jeremiahf
Why not add another custom action that removes the user from the group and only execute on the condition of Uninstall? On Sun, Oct 5, 2014 at 2:19 PM, Bob Arnson wrote: > On 05-Oct-14 01:58, Nick Ramirez wrote: > > I was afraid that setting RemoveOnUninstall to "yes" or not putting it > there >

Re: [WiX-users] How to execute a custom action after dialog showed [P]

2014-09-30 Thread Jeremiahf
Also, what if it executed silently with no UI then it wouldn't be executed either. On Tue, Sep 30, 2014 at 11:44 AM, Pavan Konduru wrote: > How will the installer know to run the CA, if you don't want to tie it to > a button event but want to run it when a dialog is shown? > > > -Original Me

Re: [WiX-users] How to deal with heat output for registering COM components?

2014-09-26 Thread Jeremiahf
So you are trying to harvest it with heat as a single file? I'm not sure I follow. Can you give a little more info? From "If I integrate that fragment into my main-wxs-file and build the solution" it sounds like you are trying to include it as a component but not have it in a harvesty group wxs fi

Re: [WiX-users] Please add me to this group

2014-09-26 Thread Jeremiahf
Good call! :) On Thu, Sep 25, 2014 at 12:34 PM, sampat magi wrote: > Hi, > I am really interested to learn Wix Installer to author our product > installer. We are planning to move from InstallShield to WiX, > > Regards > Sampat > >

Re: [WiX-users] Control/Change the Name of the Msi

2014-09-24 Thread Jeremiahf
Do you mean the assembly name is MyAppSetup by default? Set the assembly name to what you want in the project properties. On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 11:06 AM, newuser2014 wrote: > Hi, > > When I use wix to generate an msi for MyApp, the generated msi is named > MyAppSetup.msi. Is there anyway I co

Re: [WiX-users] XMLConfig updates only from command line

2014-09-19 Thread Jeremiahf
31 172 65 02 65 www.stabiplan.nl www.stabiplan.nl/disclaimer > -Original Message- > From: Jeremiahf [mailto:jeremi...@gmail.com] > Sent: woensdag 17 september 2014 23:14 > To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. > Subject: Re: [WiX-users] XMLConfig updates

Re: [WiX-users] XMLConfig updates only from command line

2014-09-17 Thread Jeremiahf
Also the command line parameters do update the config file. Just wanted to be clear that the XML config file should only be written to when a command line parameter is used. Thanks again for any assistance. J On Wed, Sep 17, 2014 at 2:17 PM, Jeremiahf wrote: > Hello, > > I have an

Re: [WiX-users] Ensure a Windows Feature is enabled?

2014-09-17 Thread Jeremiahf
What feature? Did you try looking in the registry? On Fri, Sep 12, 2014 at 6:15 AM, neslekkim wrote: > Ensuring that it's there should not be the same as you install it :) > > Anyway, I need to detect if this feature is installed, so i can abort the > install if it's missing, It's easy to detect

[WiX-users] XMLConfig updates only from command line

2014-09-17 Thread Jeremiahf
Hello, I have an installer that writes "default" property values to an XML config file every time the installer runs . I have a new requirement that does not allow me to "hardcode/set" those default property values within the installer but just install the config file and only update the config fi

Re: [WiX-users] FeatureTree: default to none selected?

2014-09-12 Thread Jeremiahf
Change your level to 2 On Fri, Sep 12, 2014 at 1:44 PM, Tony wrote: > Assuming we are using the WixUI_FeatureTree UI sequence, how can I define > my features (multi-level) such that none of them are selected for > installation by default? > > This works, but I wonder if it is a poor choice...(se

Re: [WiX-users] Repairing permanent files

2014-08-18 Thread Jeremiahf
Have you tried putting conditions in your ? http://alekdavis.blogspot.com/2013/05/wix-woes-what-is-your-installer-doing.html - NOT Installed OR REINSTALL InstallUninstallRepairModifyUpgradeINSTALLEDFALSETRUEFALSETRUETRUEREINSTALL TRUEFALSETRUEFALSEFALSEREMOVE="ALL"FALSETRUEFALSETRUETRUE U

Re: [WiX-users] [SPAM] Re: [SPAM] Re: V C++ 2013 redist detection

2014-08-15 Thread Jeremiahf
andle this even though the application getting installed depends on it? On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 10:56 AM, Jeremiahf wrote: > Thanks guys but I need to detect if it is installed through an msi and not > a bootstrapper. It also has to be the x86 version. > I was trying to detect it throug

Re: [WiX-users] [SPAM] Re: [SPAM] Re: V C++ 2013 redist detection

2014-08-15 Thread Jeremiahf
Thanks guys but I need to detect if it is installed through an msi and not a bootstrapper. It also has to be the x86 version. I was trying to detect it through the registry as I have done for previous versions of V C++ Redists. Any idea's? Sorry for the lack of info in my initial email. Thank you

[WiX-users] V C++ 2013 redist detection

2014-08-14 Thread Jeremiahf
Hello everyone, Has anyone had experience in detecting for V C++ 2013 dependency in their installer? It's doesn't appear to be as easy as it used to be... Thank you in Advance, J -- "They may forget what you said but they will never forget how you made them feel." -- Anonymous --

Re: [WiX-users] Install fails to detect .NET 4.5 or greater on system

2014-07-10 Thread Jeremiahf
You have the check the registry. Here is my example but with .NET 4.0 On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 1:49 PM, TimM wrote: > I have seen many WiX articles on detecting .NET 4.5 or greater and I have > implemented the recommended entires, but my install will

Re: [WiX-users] Unable to uninstall previously installed product

2014-06-20 Thread Jeremiahf
**If it uses windows installer that is** Since you can have only have one install/uninstall at one time on a windows machine this might not work if you try to uninstall during your new install. On Fri, Jun 20, 2014 at 2:41 PM, Jeremiahf wrote: > Sorry, I misunderstood as I am not famil

Re: [WiX-users] Unable to uninstall previously installed product

2014-06-20 Thread Jeremiahf
Sorry, I misunderstood as I am not familiar with InstallerJammer. I did find this though. http://stackoverflow.com/questions/14334012/how-can-perform-a-silent-uninstall-with-installjammer Again, I'm not familiar with InstallerJammer and I'm assuming it doesn't use WindowsInstaller??? Since you

Re: [WiX-users] Unable to uninstall previously installed product

2014-06-20 Thread Jeremiahf
What was the previous installer? On Fri, Jun 20, 2014 at 9:32 AM, Phill Hogland wrote: > The update behavior of msiexec and the UpdateCode property are specific to > MSI based technology. It would not know about other technologies like > InstallJammer. > > > > -- > View this message in context

Re: [WiX-users] Problem with registrering shortcuts when using perMachine installations

2014-06-18 Thread Jeremiahf
Should be fine. I haven't had any problems. On Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 7:38 AM, neslekkim wrote: > anyone?, or is it perfectly ok to store this in hkcu for perMachine > installs? > > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://windows-installer-xml-wix-toolset.687559.n2.nabble.com/Problem-wi

Re: [WiX-users] Managed Bootstrapper application - internal msi UI appearing *behind* the bootstrapper UI

2014-06-06 Thread Jeremiahf
I'm assuming you have this in your value in your MsiPackage chain? DisplayInternalUI="yes" On Thu, Jun 5, 2014 at 12:10 PM, Tunney, Stephen wrote: > Does anyone know how I can fix this? We are hitting this with an internal > UI is being displayed on the screen. Doesn't look too good :( > > S

Re: [WiX-users] MajorUpgrade element problems

2014-06-02 Thread Jeremiahf
Meant maybe try to explain why you are getting downgrading between builds with no errors - from 2.3.4.6 to 2.3.4.2 Got ahead of myself. J On Mon, Jun 2, 2014 at 3:15 PM, Jeremiahf wrote: > FYI there is not an attachment. > > This is how I used to do it before my requirement

Re: [WiX-users] MajorUpgrade element problems

2014-06-02 Thread Jeremiahf
FYI there is not an attachment. This is how I used to do it before my requirements changed... will upgrade 1.1.1.1 to 1.1.2.1 and not allow a downgrade. keep the Upgradecode static and the product/Package Ids to "*" I use a config.wxi file that I include into product.wxs then reference the valu

Re: [WiX-users] Installed app not showing up in add/remove programs

2014-05-26 Thread Jeremiahf
This may be extra info but I use a config.wxi file and set the values in there and just reference them with variables like below. However, you should probably set your values like below except you don't have to use variables. Just set the values that you need applied. Then you can use p

Re: [WiX-users] Starting a service from an MSI

2014-05-24 Thread Jeremiahf
Is anyone aware that b.ras...@leonit.nl is auto responding that the email account he is responding from says that the email address is no longer being used? Just letting the admins know. On Mon, May 19, 2014 at 10:08 AM, wrote: > Dit mailadres is niet meer in gebruik. Mail kan je voortaan st

Re: [WiX-users] Is it possible to change the startup type of an existing windows service using ServiceControl?

2014-05-24 Thread Jeremiahf
You could use a custom action to do this. cmd /c "sc config RemoteRegistry start= auto" Then use a condition like NOT Installed to run the CA only when the installer has not been installed on the target machine. On Thu, May 22, 2014 at 9:55 AM, David Welton < david.wel...@uk.thalesgroup.com> w

Re: [WiX-users] WiX missing 'Start In' property in desktop shortcut

2014-04-30 Thread Jeremiahf
2. 3. 4. ** On Wed, Apr 30, 2014 at 1:17 AM, Satbir Singh wrote: > Hi Guys, > I tried what Jeremiahf said but that didn't worked too. > Here<http://pastebin.com/W8C6njgv>I have added a demo of my installer >

Re: [WiX-users] Add system sub folder

2014-04-29 Thread Jeremiahf
Off the top of my head you can use conditions to install either. On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 10:55 AM, wrote: > > I have a service that outputs some definitions to an Excel file. As such, > I need to always add this folder on install: > > C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile\desktop > > Whe

Re: [WiX-users] WiX missing 'Start In' property in desktop shortcut

2014-04-29 Thread Jeremiahf
Oh and Reference the Desktop directory in your directory structure... Sorry, J On Tue, Apr 29, 2014 at 5:17 PM, Jeremiahf wrote: > Try this > > > > Name="Shortcutname" >Description="Shortcutname&q

Re: [WiX-users] WiX missing 'Start In' property in desktop shortcut

2014-04-29 Thread Jeremiahf
Try this On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 1:18 AM, Satbir Singh wrote: > I am working with WiX from last 5 month with no issues. Recently, i am in > need to have "StartIn" property in App Desktop shortcut. By default, its > empty. > > I am workin

Re: [WiX-users] Installer runs OK via msiexec but fails when double-clicked

2014-04-29 Thread Jeremiahf
change. > > > -Original Message- > > From: Jeremiahf [mailto:jeremi...@gmail.com] > > Sent: 29 April 2014 00:31 > > To: General discussion about the WiX toolset. > > Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Installer runs OK via msiexec but fails when > > double-clicked &g

Re: [WiX-users] Installer runs OK via msiexec but fails when double-clicked

2014-04-28 Thread Jeremiahf
Hello, I know you said the installer prompts for elevated but do you have this? InstallPrivileges="elevated" InstallScope="perMachine"/> In the package ID section in your product.wxs file. On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 5:46 PM, wrote: > Dit mailadres is niet meer in gebruik. Mai

Re: [WiX-users] Restart manager, services, unattended installs

2014-04-25 Thread Jeremiahf
Restart Options /norestart Do not restart after the installation is complete /promptrestart Prompts the user for restart if necessary /forcerestart Always restart the computer after installation On Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 12:21 PM, wrote: > Do I have to have created a proper ServiceControl *before

Re: [WiX-users] Restart manager, services, unattended installs

2014-04-25 Thread Jeremiahf
you can also use /qn (quiet no ui) On Fri, Apr 25, 2014 at 12:58 PM, Jeremiahf wrote: > Restart Options > /norestart > Do not restart after the installation is complete > /promptrestart > Prompts the user for restart if necessary > /forcerestart > Always resta

Re: [WiX-users] SCCM WiX MSI installation succeeds....succeeding patch (MSP) install requires admin elevation for install

2014-04-15 Thread Jeremiahf
Oh and see if you can enable verbose logging through SCCM to see what else may be going on. /l*v logname.log On Tue, Apr 15, 2014 at 5:55 PM, Jeremiahf wrote: > Are you using elevated InstallPrivileges and PerMachine in your package ID? > > InstallPrivileges=

Re: [WiX-users] SCCM WiX MSI installation succeeds....succeeding patch (MSP) install requires admin elevation for install

2014-04-15 Thread Jeremiahf
Are you using elevated InstallPrivileges and PerMachine in your package ID? InstallPrivileges="elevated" InstallScope="perMachine"/> Also, Did you set any components in your original installer to PatchIgnore="yes"? I haven't necessarily done patches but I do set Instal

Re: [WiX-users] SqlExpress Exepackage InstallCommand ConfigurationFile

2014-04-08 Thread Jeremiahf
Isn't configruationfile case sensitive? I have run it like this from command line. SQLEXPRWT_x64_ENU.exe /CONFIGURATIONFILE="C:\somepath\anotherpath\ConfigurationFile.INI" If you use that don't forget to replace " with " You might also want to make sure your configuration file looks like this.

Re: [WiX-users] Bootstrapper config file/Answer file

2014-04-03 Thread Jeremiahf
content, up the bootstrapper version number and re-compile every time any > of the bundles change. > > This is a good thing as it ensures cohesion of release content. > > -Original Message- > From: Jeremiahf [mailto:jeremi...@gmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2014 2:12 PM

[WiX-users] Bootstrapper config file/Answer file

2014-04-03 Thread Jeremiahf
Hi all, I have been looking everywhere to find the answer to this question. Does WIX Bootstrapper support the use of an xml config file or answer file to obtain the chain of packages to install? I have seen bootstrapper.confg files and some other information but I feel like I am going down rabbit

Re: [WiX-users] Stuck using 3.5 till harvesting returns to WIX

2014-03-17 Thread Jeremiahf
It sounds like your dev system is pretty out of shape. If you installed VS after WIX then you have to completely uninstall WIX and reinstall WIX. A repair will not fix it. Best of luck On Mon, Mar 17, 2014 at 8:11 AM, Phill Hogland wrote: > I have used heat.exe in Wix 3.7 and Wix 3.8, so I do

Re: [WiX-users] Do Not Remove Pinned Taskbar Shortcuts on Install or Upgrade (Windows 7)

2014-01-31 Thread Jeremiahf
Guess I misunderstood the question. On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 6:40 PM, Nicolás Alvarez wrote: > "Permanent" would make it stay after an uninstall too, which is > probably not wanted. > > -- > Nicolás > > 2014/1/23 Jeremiahf : > > Permanent="yes"&g

Re: [WiX-users] Making a symbolic link in an installer

2014-01-24 Thread Jeremiahf
Interesting... does it not work with removing the quotes from "[$(var.linkDest)]"' ? btw... I copied your line and there is an extra ' after "[$(var.linkDest)]". I pasted it in notepad and saw it more clear. Check this out. http://www.windows7home.net/how-to-create-symbolic-link-in-windows-7/ us

Re: [WiX-users] Making a symbolic link in an installer

2014-01-24 Thread Jeremiahf
Are you using InstallPrivileges="elevated" InstallScope="perMachine"/> in On Fri, Jan 24, 2014 at 4:12 PM, Scott Palmer wrote: > Can someone show me code that can successfully do it? > > I tried: > >ExeCommand='[SystemFolder]cmd.exe /K mklink /D mylink

Re: [WiX-users] VB6 OCX And Harvest

2014-01-23 Thread Jeremiahf
I always do it in the Pre-build event command line. My example. "$(WIX)bin\heat.exe" dir "$(ProjectDir)..\folder\files" -dr INSTALLLOCATION -cg someGroup -gg -sf -srd -svb6 -var "var.somevar" -out "$(ProjectDir)someGroup.wxs" On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 1:38 AM, Graham Allwood wrote: > Hi, > > I ha

Re: [WiX-users] Prompt User before upgrading

2014-01-23 Thread Jeremiahf
n > > > On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 11:57 AM, Jeremiahf wrote: > > > Are you using a UI? > > > > > > On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 10:56 AM, Brian Enderle > wrote: > > > > > Is there a way using 'MajorUpgrade' to prompt the user with a message

Re: [WiX-users] Do Not Remove Pinned Taskbar Shortcuts on Install or Upgrade (Windows 7)

2014-01-23 Thread Jeremiahf
On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 9:47 AM, C B wrote: > During an installation or major upgrade, if a user has pinned the > application to their task bar, then after the installation has completed, > the taskbar shortcut is removed from "\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet > Explorer\Quick Launch\User

Re: [WiX-users] SqlScript with large schema setup

2014-01-23 Thread Jeremiahf
Why not right click on the DB, tasks and generate in MS? What version of SQL? On Thu, Jan 23, 2014 at 10:52 AM, Levi Wilson wrote: > I am using a to create our database schema. I exported the > schema using RedGate. The file is 10MB (I know, I know...). Everything > works as expected, but duri

Re: [WiX-users] Prompt User before upgrading

2014-01-23 Thread Jeremiahf
Are you using a UI? On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 10:56 AM, Brian Enderle wrote: > Is there a way using 'MajorUpgrade' to prompt the user with a message > (either in the installer window or via a pop-up window) that running this > installer will remove previous versions of this product and let the us

Re: [WiX-users] R: VS 2012 + Wix 3.X problem

2013-10-21 Thread Jeremiahf
Just a note you cannot do a repair of WIX when trying to resolve the issue. I have had a similar issue and had to uninstall WIX and reinstall WIX on top of VS 2012. Order of installation. 1. VS2012 2. WIX 3.x On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 1:37 PM, John Cooper wrote: > Inline it (brutal) or put it o

Re: [WiX-users] When will 3.8 RC be available?

2013-09-12 Thread Jeremiahf
ble-wix-plan/ > > > On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 1:18 PM, Jeremiahf wrote: > > > a stable RC that is. :) > > > > > > On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 3:10 PM, Jeremiahf wrote: > > > > > Just Curious. There are some fixes I have read about that I could > >

[WiX-users] Filter/Exclude subfolders when harvesting with heat & xslt

2013-09-12 Thread Jeremiahf
Hello all, I have been trying to find information or an example to filter/exclude a particular folder in a directory that is getting harvested by heat. I currently am using -t Filter.xslt within the heat command line to exclude certain binaries from being harvested successfully. However, instead o

[WiX-users] When will 3.8 RC be available?

2013-09-11 Thread Jeremiahf
Just Curious. There are some fixes I have read about that I could utilize.. E.g. "The CustomAction element needs a HideTarget as well. That'd be a bug in the WiX toolset." -RM There are some custom actions that I have that contain passwords in plain text and I cannot get to not display in plain t

Re: [WiX-users] When will 3.8 RC be available?

2013-09-11 Thread Jeremiahf
a stable RC that is. :) On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 3:10 PM, Jeremiahf wrote: > Just Curious. There are some fixes I have read about that I could > utilize.. E.g. "The CustomAction element needs a HideTarget as well. > That'd be a bug in the > WiX toolset." -RM > &

Re: [WiX-users] Heat error

2013-08-09 Thread Jeremiahf
Added -scom and got around the issue. :) J On Fri, Aug 9, 2013 at 11:21 AM, Jeremiahf wrote: > The Class element's ForeignServer or Server attribute was not found; one > of these is required. > > > Hello all, > > I have looked around online and found some develope

[WiX-users] Heat error

2013-08-09 Thread Jeremiahf
The Class element's ForeignServer or Server attribute was not found; one of these is required. Hello all, I have looked around online and found some developers have run into this. I have not been able to find a solution to get around this error. I am harvesting a directory using the Pre-build E

Re: [WiX-users] Fwd: Updating a msi installed by bootstrapper .

2013-05-17 Thread Jeremiahf
Here is the configuration I use in product.wxs and remove the older version in my InstallExecuteSequence. J On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 4:19 PM, Rizwan Zahid wrote: > Hi, > > I created following bootstrapper ,it install perfectly. now I am looking

Re: [WiX-users] Heat - Include question

2013-05-17 Thread Jeremiahf
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Re: [WiX-users] Heat - Include question

2013-05-17 Thread Jeremiahf
Are you not referencing SampleGroup.wxs? J On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 8:55 AM, BGINFO4X wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I'm a new to WIX and I'm a little lost. > > I want to create a .msi file from my project (with lots of files and > folders), so I use HEAT. > Heat works as exepcted an

Re: [WiX-users] "The installer has insufficient privileges to access this directory"

2013-05-16 Thread Jeremiahf
Hi Jacob, True, I left that one out InstallScope="perMachine"/> I include that as well under InstallPrivileges="elevated" under Package element. J On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 10:52 AM, Hoover, Jacob wrote: > Ensure it's a per-machine installation package > (Product/Package/@InstallPrivileges='elev

Re: [WiX-users] "The installer has insufficient privileges to access this directory"

2013-05-16 Thread Jeremiahf
I always use InstallPrivileges="elevated" under Package id. J On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 10:45 AM, Tom - wrote: > And the directory in question is Program Files\Manufacturer\Product, which > translates to "C:\Program Files (x86)\SupersecretCompany\My Product Name". > The error message says "log o

Re: [WiX-users] WIX Continues Uninstall After Failing To Close Application Causing Application to Crash

2013-05-15 Thread Jeremiahf
Are you using the CloseApplication element? http://wix.sourceforge.net/manual-wix3/util_xsd_closeapplication.htm J On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 2:40 AM, Saeed, Rehan wrote: > When closing my application it prompts users to save any unsaved > information. When installing a new version of my appli

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