Re: [WiX-users] Getting install folder after install was done

Schedule it after InstallValidate in the InstallExecuteSequence You should put [INSTALLDIR] inside [] as it is a property. Jeff Paulsen wrote: > > Julien R. wrote: >> You need to add a Custom Action with property ARPINSTALLATION >> >> Read this thread: >> >&

Re: [WiX-users] Setting attributes to folder

There is no way to do it using MSI core functionnalities, you will have to code a deferred custom action for it. But be very careful, if you set a folder to read only, uninstaller may be unable to remove it. Ricardo Lopes-3 wrote: > > Hi, > > Is it possible to set attributes (read-only, hidde

Re: [WiX-users] Getting install folder after install was done

DisplayName", "Publisher", etc. are ok. > > This also happends on some other applications i have installed. Any ideas? > > Ricardo Lopes. > > On 01/03/07, Julien R. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >> >> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Mic

Re: [WiX-users] Getting install folder after install was done

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\ "InstallLocation" value Ricardo Lopes-3 wrote: > > Hi, > > Is there any way of getting the location were the application was > installed > after the msi finishes, is it stored on the registry or any other way? > > I gues

Re: [WiX-users] deferred CA running in Installer UI Background on Vista

Firstly, I would like to say that it is not a very good idea to launch any app from a deferred CA. Because, this app will be started with SYSTEM account and administration privileges.. Make sure this app won't deal with any user settings (HKCU, c:\Documents and settings\"). Make sure NoImpersonate

Re: [WiX-users] How to force the .msi "run as Administrator"

Make sure all customs actions needing administration privileges are run deferred with the NoImpersonate bit set. You SHOULD NOT assume client side of your MSI is running with administration privileges, it is a critical design mistake. Actions needing administration privileges must be performed b

Re: [WiX-users] UAC elevation prompt for signed MSI file under Vista

Little mistake, Signtool.exe and not Signcode.exe Sorry. Julien R. wrote: > > Jeff, > > When signing file, use the "/d" parameter of Signcode.exe tool. > signcode.exe sign ... /d "My Description" install.msi > > Vista UAC will use this descrip

Re: [WiX-users] UAC elevation prompt for signed MSI file under Vista

Jeff, When signing file, use the "/d" parameter of Signcode.exe tool. signcode.exe sign ... /d "My Description" install.msi Vista UAC will use this description when asking for elevation instead of the randomly named file. Jeff Bean wrote: > > This is question isn't really about Wix, but rathe