[WiX-users] Single patch for 2 MSI

2014-08-12 Thread Ravishankar
Hi All, I have previously released 2 versions of an application (lets call them Version A and Version B) and are about to release a third version (Version C). I would like to release a patch that will patch version A to C or version B to C but cannot find any documentation to cover it. I can qu

[WiX-users] Patching Multiple MSI

2014-08-12 Thread Ravishankar
Hi All, I have 2 msi of the same product(on with version 2.0.0.0 and other with version 2.0.2) Both msi have the same ProductID,UpgradeID I have created 2 small patch (msp) on version 2.0.0.0 to upgrade to 2.0.2 Now i want to create a small patch with version 2.0.3 which should work on both the

[WiX-users] WriteRegistryValues during Patching

2014-04-14 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, I have a main installer which is around 200 mb, created a Patch which is around 1 mb When running the patch it takes around 8 minutes of out which WriteRegistryValues is taking 5 minutes Is there any way possible to reduce the time taken by WriteRegistryValues? Thanks and Regards Ravi Shank

[WiX-users] WriteRegistryValues Issue

2014-04-10 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, I have a main installer which is around 200 mb, created a Patch which is around 1 mb When running the patch it takes around 8 minutes of out which WriteRegistryValues is taking 5 minutes Is there any way possible to reduce the time taken by WriteRegistryValues? Thanks and Regards Ravi Shank

[WiX-users] Wix Patching

2014-03-25 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, I have a Main installer(*.msi) which is around 200 mb(6000+ files) Am using Wix Patch creation method for creating minor patches(using msimsp.exe and patchwiz.dll method) Should i include all the 6000+ files in my upgrade image or just only files which are changed and which should be patched

[WiX-users] SQL Server Error Handling inside WiX

2014-03-24 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, In my installer am creating DB and running create/alter table scripts. if any script fails, how can i handle the error from wix? pls find the below code *Component Id="cmp39152CBE55BD4B39B74F75CAC45B7B87" Directory="INSTALLLOCATION" Guid="07B7EF72-F434-46DB-A94A-59C35534651E" KeyPath ="yes"

[WiX-users] SQL Server Error Handling

2014-03-21 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, In my installer am creating DB and running create/alter table scripts. if any script fails, how can i handle the error from wix? pls find the below code *Component Id="cmp39152CBE55BD4B39B74F75CAC45B7B87" Directory="INSTALLLOCATION" Guid="07B7EF72-F434-46DB-A94A-59C35534651E" KeyPath ="yes

[WiX-users] Heat.exe harvesting case sensitive vb6 dll's

2014-03-18 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, Am facing a strange issue, i have a dll(VB6 created) with name = LITA300.dll and when i extract using Heat.exe it generates a set of Component ID and FileID Now if i change my dll name = lita300.dll , the heat.exe is generating a different set of Component ID and FileID "C:\Program Files (x

[WiX-users] Case Sensitive dll name

2014-03-04 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, Am facing a strange issue, i have a dll(VB6 created) with name = LITA300.dll and when i extract using Heat.exe it generates a set of Component ID and FileID Now if i change my dll name = lita300.dll , the heat.exe is generating a different set of Component ID and FileID "C:\Program Files (x

[WiX-users] InConsistent FileID

2014-03-03 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, Am facing a strange issue, i have a dll(VB6 created) with name = LITA300.dll and when i extract using Heat.exe it generates a set of Component ID and FileID Now if i change my dll name = lita300.dll , the heat.exe is generating a different set of Component ID and FileID "C:\Program Files (x

[WiX-users] SQL Server 64 Bit

2014-02-26 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, I have a installer(msi) created on the development machine with the below specifications 1.Win 7(64 bit) 2.SQL Server 2008 R2 - SP2(32 Bit) 3.VS 2010 I have used the funcationality of creating Database and executing *.sql scripts, this works on the development machine perfectly Now am try

[WiX-users] Progress Bar problem

2014-01-01 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, I have build a msi with 6000+ files(out of which 4500 dll files). When i extract using Heat.exe nearly 600,000+ lines of code are generated and including all these LoC in one single wxs file is not possible, it is throwing 'Out Of Memory Execption' So i splitted into 6 individual wxs files a

[WiX-users] Multiple Database installation

2013-12-17 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, I have a requirement to install multiple databases with a single installer. As of now am able to install only 1 Database. Am using the method of creating Database. Please let me know how i can create multiple DB's dynamically(during installation the user will Input the count) Thanks and R

[WiX-users] Progress Bar

2013-12-17 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, My installer with 6000+ files(nearly 4500 dll's) and the total registry entries after i extract using heat.exe is nearly 600,000+ lines. I have split the Component.wxs into 6 smaller files When running the installer, the progress bar is not properly displayed, either the time remaining will

[WiX-users] Patch Error

2013-10-29 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, I have my main installer built on XP(32 bit) Profession, Visual Studio 2008 now am creating patches using the patchwiz method and created a new build on Win-7(64 bit) and Visual Studio 2010 The patch is getting created with all the differential and new files, but when i run the *.msp its not

[WiX-users] ProgressBar issue

2013-10-04 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, I have a very peculiar issue. My installation files is around 600 mb and if i include all files in one *.wxs file the complilation is throwing System.OutofMemory Exception So i splitted the single *.wxs file into 6 *.wxs files, but now the issue is that the ProgressBar is not in sink with th

Re: [WiX-users] OutofMemoryExecption

2013-10-01 Thread Ravishankar
o > go. > > > On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 2:37 AM, Ravishankar < > ravishankar.krishnasw...@idsnext.com> wrote: > >> Hi, >> Am building a installer with 6100 files and getting the below >> OutofmemoryExecption >> Please find the error log >> &g

[WiX-users] WiX 3.7

2013-10-01 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, Does v3.7 is compatabile with VS 2008? Thanks and Regards Ravi Shankar -- October Webinars: Code for Performance Free Intel webinars can help you accelerate application performance. Explore tips for MPI, OpenMP, adva

[WiX-users] OutofMemoryExecption

2013-10-01 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, Am building a installer with 6100 files and getting the below OutofmemoryExecption Please find the error log Kindly share your expertise :-) -- Build started: Project: Fortune, Configuration: Release x86 -- Target "_CheckRequiredProperties" in project "Fortune.wixproj" Target "_S

Re: [WiX-users] System.OutOfMemoryException

2013-09-29 Thread Ravishankar
to the executable and > see if you get line numbers for the exception. Then provide the full > callstack of the error to help diagnose the issue. > > > On Fri, Sep 27, 2013 at 5:38 AM, Ravishankar < > ravishankar.krishnasw...@idsnext.com> wrote: > >> Hi, >>

[WiX-users] System.OutOfMemoryException

2013-09-27 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, Am trying to build a msi and getting the error . candle.exe(0,0): error CNDL0001: Exception of type 'System.OutOfMemoryException' was thrown. Please find below my system configurations.. a. XP sp3 b. 4 gb RAM c. 21 GB space in C: drive d. 88 GB space in D: drive e. VS 2008 with .Net Fram

Re: [WiX-users] WiX Installer using WPF

2013-09-19 Thread Ravishankar
t; Guide to Windows Installer XML" by Nick Ramirez will tell you > everything you need to know. > > Hope that helps. > Kobus > > On 19 September 2013 11:23, Ravishankar > wrote: >> Hi, >> I need to create a WiX installer, but dont need to use the WiX >> UI(

[WiX-users] WiX Installer using WPF

2013-09-19 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, I need to create a WiX installer, but dont need to use the WiX UI(Installdir/FeatureTree/Mondo) Is it possible to create UI dialog using WPF(vb.net) If anyone has code samples, please share it. Thanks and Regards Ravi

[WiX-users] Patch Installation Privileges

2013-07-01 Thread Ravishankar
Hi , I have installed our main Installer(msi) with administrator rights, now i want to install the *.msp with Standard Users Rights(Non-administrator) Thanks and Regards Ravi Shankar -- This SF.net email is sponsore

Re: [WiX-users] Why is install not elevated? Access Denied to Program Files (deferred CA)

2013-06-03 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, Can you try setting folder permission to the Program Files\Manufacturer\Product directory. I had a similar issue when copying mdf,ldf file to the C:\program files\product folder on windows 7 and attaching to the SQL Server ,i tried the above code. Let me kn

Re: [WiX-users] Patch overwriting registry entries

2013-05-26 Thread Ravishankar
to properties and > use omus mode to add new registry. We do not care if all registry is > overwritten since we write the same values as before. > > > Message: 1 >> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 15:02:00 +0530 >> From: Ravishankar >> Subject: [WiX-users] Patch overwriting

[WiX-users] Patch overwriting registry entries

2013-05-24 Thread Ravishankar
Hi All, My main installer creates some registry entries(Database ServerName,Database Name etc) I have created a patch using the pcp method and when installing the patch its overwriting the registry entries created by the main installer Can anyone please help me out. Thanks and Regards Ravi --

[WiX-users] Patch updating Main installation settings

2013-05-23 Thread Ravishankar
Hi All, My Main installer creates ODBC DSN and few registry entries after the apply the patch some of these entries are getting deleted. Any help? Thanks and Regards Ravi -- Try New Relic Now & We'll Send You this Coo

Re: [WiX-users] Patches.....file timestamp getting changed

2013-05-20 Thread Ravishankar
Phil > > -Original Message- > From: Ravishankar [mailto:ravishankar.krishnasw...@idsnext.com] > Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 12:56 AM > To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. > Subject: [WiX-users] Patches.file timestamp getting changed > > Hi All, >

[WiX-users] Patches.....file timestamp getting changed

2013-05-20 Thread Ravishankar
Hi All, I have created a patch using the pcp method. The patch is working absolutely fine as expected but the only issue is 1.The file inside my main build has a timestamp(01/01/2013" 2.I change file inside my upgrade build to a timestamp(01/05/2013" When i install the patch the file tim

[WiX-users] Torch.exe error

2013-05-14 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, Am getting the below error when running the torch.exe error TRCH0107 : Schema validation failed with the following error at line 1, column 41732: The 'set' attribute has an invalid value according to its data type Can anyone please help? Thanks and Regards Ravi -

[WiX-users] Installing msi in Windows 7

2013-05-08 Thread Ravishankar
Hi Rob, I have prepared a msi installer in windows XP sp3 and trying to install it in Windows 7 The package attaches the sql server 2008 database which is happening perfectly fine in XP but in Windows 7 the database is getting attached as READONLY Please share your expertise. Thanks and Regard

[WiX-users] Executing SQL in WIX

2013-05-07 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, Am trying to execute a .sql file using the sqlscript during the uninstall and not during install. find the snippet below Can any one help me. Thanks and Regards Ravi -

[WiX-users] Attaching SQL Database in Windows 7

2013-05-06 Thread Ravishankar
Hi Rob, Warm greetings... I have build my package in Windows XP which attaches sql database(SQL Server 2008 R2).The database is MultiUser = Yes and Readonly = False. The installer is working absolutely fine in Windows XP environment, but when the same is run on Windows the database after attachi

[WiX-users] Install SQL SERVER 2008 R2 Express

2013-04-18 Thread Ravishankar
Hi Rob, need your expertise :-) My installer does a pre-check for SQL SERVER 2008 installation If SQL Server not found i need to invoke a *.bat file which has the silent unattended installation SQL Server 2008 R2 Express which i have prepared Please help me when and how i

[WiX-users] Registering files

2013-04-17 Thread Ravishankar
Hi Steven, Approaching again for help :-) I have 2 issues regarding registering the installation files in the registry a)The installer has around 400+ components(dll's and ocx's) which has to registered, am using the for all the 400+ files and its getting successfully registered at the specifi

Re: [WiX-users] Assigning property value

2013-04-11 Thread Ravishankar
d Password (SQL Authentication)" > Value="0" /> > > You do not have a Value="1 or 0" assigned to your radio buttons... > > Steve > > -Original Message- > From: Ravishankar [mailto:ravishankar.krishnasw...@idsnext.com] > Sent: April-10-

Re: [WiX-users] Assigning property value

2013-04-09 Thread Ravishankar
Hi Steve, The value of the property "DATABASE_WINDOWSAUTHENTICATION" is changing as per the radio button selection But my requirement is that based on the "DATABASE_WINDOWSAUTHENTICATION" Property value i need to change the value of another property (eg.. If "DATABASE_WINDOWSAUTHENTICATION" = 1

[WiX-users] Assigning property value

2013-04-09 Thread Ravishankar
Hi Steven, I have a radio button group with 2 radio button(LIVE and DEMO) Based on the user selection of the type of installation my Property DATABASE_NAME value should change accordingly *I have created 2 properties* *I have placed the control**with the below code*

Re: [WiX-users] Attaching mdf file

2013-04-01 Thread Ravishankar
Server Express installs and your MSI I do this to install SQL Server Express 2012 In Burn: -Original Message- From: Ravishankar [mailto:ravishankar.krishnasw...@idsnext.com] Sent: March-28-13 8:44 AM To: r

Re: [WiX-users] Attaching mdf file

2013-03-28 Thread Ravishankar
e up a full > example. > > > On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 1:33 AM, Ravishankar < > ravishankar.krishnasw...@idsnext.com> wrote: > >> Hi, >> Is it possible to attach the SQL Server mdf to the database instance? >> >> P

Re: [WiX-users] Attaching mdf file

2013-03-28 Thread Ravishankar
nchor top. I've changed to anchor top and bottom and extended the fields > across the page. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 28, 2013, at 4:33 AM, Ravishankar > wrote: > >> Hi, >> Is it possible to attach the SQL Server mdf to the database instance? >&

[WiX-users] Attaching mdf file

2013-03-28 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, Is it possible to attach the SQL Server mdf to the database instance? Please send me a sample code. Thanks and Regards Ravi Shankar -- Own the Future-IntelĀ® Level Up Game Demo Contest 2013 Rise to greatness in Intel

[WiX-users] Issue in Adding reference to WixUIExtension.dll

2013-03-19 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, Am trying to add reference to WixUIExtension.dll from VS 2008 I have attached the error screen shot. Kindly let me know how to proceed further Thanks and Regards Ravi -- Everyone hates slow websites. So do we. Make y