[WiX-users] Install top folder not removed if my program has produced files

I've made a WiX installer that removes my program's install folder "C:\Program Files\Muon1" in its entirety on uninstall, *except* when the programs within the folder produce new files (log files etc.). Now, I've put RemoveFile and RemoveFolder tags in my installer for the files concerned. Tha

[WiX-users] Creating a shortcut to a directory

Hi, Complete WiX beginner here. I've managed to create a Start Menu folder with shortcuts to files in it (by using Shortcut elements nested inside the File element of the destination, which in turn is inside a Component element). But I want to create a shortcut to the installation *directory*

Re: [WiX-users] Creating a shortcut to a directory

start menu folder itself) and I read somewhere that key paths should not be reused between components. Still, it works in my tests currently. -Stephen -Original Message----- From: Stephen Brooks Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 8:33 PM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re:

Re: [WiX-users] Creating a shortcut to a directory

Hi, Complete WiX beginner here. I've managed to create a Start Menu folder with shortcuts to files in it (by using Shortcut elements nested inside the File element of the destination, which in turn is inside a Component element). But I want to create a shortcut to the installation *directory* its