[WiX-users] A question about MSI capabilities

2011-05-21 Thread Chris
olders for limited users, regardless on whether or not the OS will redirect the write. According to http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd408068%28VS.85%29.aspx, %LocalAppData%\Programs\Vendor is an acceptable location to install per-user binaries. -- Chris -

Re: [WiX-users] A question about MSI capabilities

2011-05-23 Thread Chris
run I expect that's what I'll continue to do then. I'm currently deploying two MSI's exactly that way; unfortunately as I made the mistake of using InstallShield originally, I have to maintain two setup scripts (albeit with only tiny differences between them; I store them as XM

Re: [WiX-users] SQL-Error & VS-Error

2007-08-17 Thread Chris
d the following (rather old) posting where a workaround is > described: > http://osdir.com/ml/windows.devel.wix.devel/2006-09/msg00040.html > I tried to 'work around' but it didn't work out. > Any ideas? > Thank's, > Chris > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAI

Re: [WiX-users] SQL-Error & VS-Error

2007-08-17 Thread Chris
antime I got another problem: > As I started the wix-solution in VS2005, I got an error "Make sure the > application for the project type (.wixproj) is installed." > I found the following (rather old) posting where a workaround is > described: > http://osdir.com/ml/windows

[WiX-users] Votive: Error when creating a new wix-project in VS2005

2007-08-20 Thread Chris
lp. I first had the Version Votive 2.0 and upgraded it to Votive 3.0. First everything worked well but the other day I got this error - although I didn't make a shutdown in between. Is there a known workaround? I hope yo

[WiX-users] Error with WIX and SQL when executing light

2007-08-20 Thread Chris
Hello, I still have the problem with 'lighting' my wix-sql-example (see below). Maybe you have any ideas? I get following error: light WixMondoSample.wixobj -ext WixSqlExtension.dll -ext WixUIExtension Microsoft (R) Windows Installer Xml Linker version 3.0.2925.0 Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporati

Re: [WiX-users] Error with WIX and SQL when executing light

2007-08-20 Thread Chris
that not all files are included in either the > binaries and/or the MSI. > > The source code still exists... > http://wix.cvs.sourceforge.net/wix/wix/src/ca/serverca/ > not sure if it is build > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PRO

Re: [WiX-users] Error with WIX and SQL when executing light

2007-08-20 Thread Chris
if it is build > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris > Sent: Monday, August 20, 2007 9:58 AM > To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: [WiX-users] Error with WIX and SQL when executing light > &

[WiX-users] Print-Queue

2007-08-20 Thread Chris
Hello, Is it possible to create a print-queue with wix or is there an extension with which this is possible? If yes, how? Thank's Chris - This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log fil

[WiX-users] Custom Action - HowTo call a function from a dll?

2007-08-21 Thread Chris
Sorry, this is probably a common question... Is it possible to call a function of a C#-dll with a custom action? How does it work? Or is it only possible to call C++ - dll's I added following to my wxs but with the installation I get an error that the dll wasn't found - that doesn't change when I

[WiX-users] Change Working Directory

2007-09-05 Thread Chris
do I get Wix to change directories before launching my App? Thanks Chris ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com

[WiX-users] Bootstrap - .NET 1.1

2007-09-14 Thread Chris
Hi, I know now how to bootstrap the .NET.Framework 2.0 (see below) How can I bootstrap .NET 1.1? http://schemas.microsoft.com/developer/msbuild/2003";> Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Microsoft Report Viewer

[WiX-users] Add/Remove Programs Name

2007-09-17 Thread Chris
How do I make it so the name for my product shows up as [ProductName] [ProductVersion] in Add/Remove programs? Currently, it only shows [ProductName]. Thanks Chris ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web

[WiX-users] Trouble with Stale Versions

2007-09-18 Thread Chris
"1.2.0.0" and rebuild my project.. When I run both MSI files, they both show Version 1.0.0.0 ... What is going on? I want to test upgrading and I'm having severe difficulty. Thanks Chris ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding.

[WiX-users] .NET user.config File

2007-09-18 Thread Chris
App\?? .. Thanks for the help.. Chris G. ___ No banners. No pop-ups. No kidding. Make My Way your home on the Web - http://www.myway.com - This SF.net email is sponsored by: Micros

[WiX-users] FileSearch

2007-09-26 Thread Chris
All, I install my app in C:\Program Files\Company\App 1.1 ... There is a subdirectory Archive\ that does not get removed upon uninstallation. How do I search for the most recent version of App and copy all the files within App 1.1\Archive to a new directory? If someone can show me an

[WiX-users] FileSearch - please?

2007-09-27 Thread Chris
All, I install my app in C:\Program Files\Company\App 1.1 ... There is a subdirectory Archive\ that does not get removed upon uninstallation. How do I search for the most recent version of App and copy all the files within App 1.1\Archive to a new directory?If someone can show me an

[WiX-users] Fragment/Ref in Merge Module?

2007-10-16 Thread Chris
get the files.wxs into the merge-module? The files.wxs looks like that: http://schemas.microsoft.com/wix/2006/wi";> . Thanx, Chris - This SF.net email is sponsored by

[WiX-users] duplicate entries

2007-04-02 Thread Chris
ol errors. Is there any way to do this in wix? Thanks, Chris No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. http://m

[WiX-users] enabling a control with a radiobutton in the same dialog

2007-11-12 Thread Chris
Hello, I have 2 radiobuttons in a radiobutton-groupbox and I would like to enable/disable another control of the same dialog (which is another radio-groupbox in my case) depending on the checked radio-button. I hope you can help me with this! Regards, Chris

[WiX-users] Validation of an msi-file to prevent modification?

2007-11-13 Thread Chris
package with Orca. Is it possible to validate an msi-package with a checksum for example, so that it's not possible to start an installation after a modification? Or should I just avoid writing scripts and use dll's instead? Thank's, Chris -

[WiX-users] Create a non-existing XML-file

2007-12-03 Thread Chris
Hello, I'd like to create an xml-file which doesn't exist and then change it's nodes/values. Is there an extension that supports (xml-)file-creation? I want to avoid to write a custom action dll! Thank's, Chris --

[WiX-users] XMLConfig - delete an element

2007-12-03 Thread Chris
Hello, I want to delete the last config-element of this xml-file with XMLConfig: I tried it with the following xml-statement but it deletes all config-elements: Thanx Chris - SF.Net email is

[WiX-users] XMLConfig - delete an element - BUG

2007-12-04 Thread Chris
Since nobody answered my question I believe this is a bug, right? Chris wrote: > Hello, > I want to delete the last config-element of this xml-file with XMLConfig: > > > > > > > > > > I tried it with the following xml-statement

Re: [WiX-users] Custom Action after XmlConfig

2007-12-11 Thread Chris
ecXmlConfig" which is executed at the very end of the installation. It can be found in the CustomAction table with the type number 3073. I guess it has something to do with it!? Any ideas? Thank's Chris - SF.Net emai

Re: [WiX-users] Custom Action after XmlConfig

2007-12-11 Thread Chris
written into the xml-file. And I guess XmlConfig will be executed with the call of the ExecXmlConfig-target but I have no clue what the sequencenumber is since I cant find it anywhere. So I'm wondering what the sequence-number of the XmlConfig-Execution is? Any ideas? Thank's Chris // -

[WiX-users] FileShare - Question

2008-01-02 Thread Chris
oot-folder: Thank's in advance, Chris - This SF.net email is sponsored by: Microsoft Defy all challenges. Microsoft(R) Visual Studio 2005. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/vse0120

Re: [WiX-users] FileShare - Question

2008-01-03 Thread Chris
tion: How can I set the share-permission for a usergroup and not for a single user only? - Chris -- Set the ROOTDRIVE property to "C:\" and Move your component under the TARGETDIR DirectoryId tag. I am not sure why you would want your setup package to share the r

Re: [WiX-users] FileShare - Question

2008-01-03 Thread Chris
estion: How can I set the share-permission for a usergroup and not for a single user only? - Chris -- Set the ROOTDRIVE property to "C:\" and Move your component under the TARGETDIR DirectoryId tag. I am not sure why you would want your setup package to share the r

[WiX-users] CustomAction: How to use a Property in another CustomAction

2008-01-07 Thread Chris
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[WiX-users] Property set by CA and used in a Condition

2008-02-10 Thread Chris
I solve this? Thank's, Chris here my example: http://schemas.microsoft.com/wix/2006/wi";>

[WiX-users] Property set by CA and used in a Condition

2008-02-11 Thread Chris
Not to confuse you - in my example in the mail I left the line to define my dll: EBCN(Christian Ebner) wrote: > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Chris > Sent: Montag, 11. Februar 2008 08:59 > To: wix-users@lists.

[WiX-users] Error after update: Unresolved reference to symbol 'CustomAction:ConfigureSmb' in section 'Fragment'

2008-02-12 Thread Chris
hange anything in my project or is it a bug? My fragment looks something like this: http://schemas.microsoft.com/wix/2006/wi"; xmlns:util="http://schemas.microsoft.com/wix/UtilExtension";>

[WiX-users] Error message during install

2013-09-26 Thread Chris Lord
installation as that will help me debug what's going on. Thanks Chris -- October Webinars: Code for Performance Free Intel webinars can help you accelerate application performance. Explore tips for MPI, OpenMP, adv

Re: [WiX-users] [SPAM] Re: Error message during install

2013-09-26 Thread Chris Lord
difference. If it doesn't, I'll see if I can get them to use process monitor and get back to you with any results. Thanks Chris - Original Message - From: "Rob Mensching" To: "General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset." Sent: Thursday, Sept

Re: [WiX-users] [SPAM] Re: Error message during install

2013-09-26 Thread Chris Lord
Jacob, It's Wix V3.6.3303.0 which if I recall is the stable reversion of WiX 3.6. Chris - Original Message - From: "Jacob Hoover" To: "General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset." Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 12:07:03 PM Subject: Re: [WiX

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstall an installed product.

2011-02-25 Thread Chris Lord
lp you diagnose what's happening. Chris On 02/25/2011 11:05 AM, Kevin Burton wrote: > What is the syntactic sugar? I thought I was following > > http://www.tramontana.co.hu/wix/lesson4.php#4.2 > > > So the question is why doesn't this work (what am I missing)? And, is th

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstall an installed product.

2011-02-25 Thread Chris Lord
Kevin, If you are doing Major upgrades, your product ID must for change whilst your Upgrade ID must remain the same. Chris On 02/25/2011 01:48 PM, Kevin Burton wrote: > The product id and package id are: > > > > > Since the package id is all '?' I assume th

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstall an installed product.

2011-03-02 Thread Chris Lord
ion you release, assuming you are doing major upgrades, the Product GUID and Package GUID must change BUT the Upgrade GUID must remain the same for EVERY version of that product. Chris -Original Message- From: Kevin Burton [mailto:kev...@buyseasons.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 2:58

Re: [WiX-users] How can I abort the install?

2011-03-08 Thread Chris Lord
help with that. Chris On 03/08/2011 01:51 PM, Wang, Miaohsi wrote: > Dear All, > > I am working on a WiX installer that allows the user to install either the > product or a third-party software. If the user selects to install the > third-party software, the installer should l

Re: [WiX-users] Multi-Instance Major Upgrades

2011-04-14 Thread Chris Lord
Tyler, Problem 1 - In order for a major upgrade to work, you have to call RemoveExistingProducts to remove older versions. Given your post, I don't see that in your execute sequence. Problem 2 - I can't offer any advice for that, sorry. Chris On 04/14/2011 12:35 PM, Tyler Wal

Re: [WiX-users] Win 32 and 64 bit installer.

2011-04-25 Thread Chris Lord
o run two MSI's then I suggest using a bootstrapper such as Burn. In your case, the bootstrapper could detect which OS is installed and select the appropriate MSI to run Chris On 04/25/2011 03:56 PM, Orlando wrote: > Hi to all, > > This might be an old question. Eventhough I have

Re: [WiX-users] Problems with CustomAction and major upgrade

2011-05-04 Thread Chris Lord
hieve. If you need to install a second application, the recommended method is to use a bootstrapper such as dotNetInstaller or WiX's own "Burn" facility. Its likely to cause you a lot less headaches in the long run. Chris On 05/04/2011 11:37 AM, Sam Morris wrote: > I am running

Re: [WiX-users] Problems with CustomAction and major upgrade

2011-05-04 Thread Chris Lord
hieve. If you need to install a second application, the recommended method is to use a bootstrapper such as dotNetInstaller or WiX's own "Burn" facility. Its likely to cause you a lot less headaches in the long run. Chris On 05/04/2011 11:37 AM, Sam Morris wrote: > I am running

Re: [WiX-users] Run 2 MSI´s at the same time

2011-05-06 Thread Chris Lord
Christoph, This should answer your question. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa368010%28v=VS.85%29.aspx Chris On 05/06/2011 09:56 AM, Christoph Goetz wrote: > Hello, > > i want to run a second msi ( dotnet 4.0 ) while my setup is runnig. > > Is there a way to run this

Re: [WiX-users] Problems with CustomAction and major upgrade solved!

2011-05-06 Thread Chris Lord
it can be installed that way or does indeed the page need updating in some way? Chris On 05/06/2011 08:23 AM, Sam Morris wrote: > On Wed, May 04, 2011 at 12:58:09PM -0400, Chris Lord wrote: >> Chaining installers is a general no-no and Microsoft recommend you don't >> do it. Seco

Re: [WiX-users] WixUI_InstallDir always installs to the same directory

2011-08-04 Thread Chris Lord
Joe, My setup has INSTALLDIR property inside the UI section itself rather than on own, like this ... ... <\UI> And this works fine for me. Can't hurt to try it. Chris On 08/04/2011 10:57 AM, Joe Tilley wrote: > I'm using WixU

Re: [WiX-users] WixUI_InstallDir always installs to the same directory

2011-08-04 Thread Chris Lord
he is far more experienced than I when it comes to doing this!), it look like you have everything correct. I had a quick glance at Nick Ramirez's book and it/he also does the same thing as you albeit with a slightly different name so the verbose log may be the way to go. Chris BTW,

Re: [WiX-users] Wix Uninstall - MaintenanceTypeDlg, VerifyReadyDlg Dialog sequence is Shown Twice

2011-12-06 Thread Chris Lord
Robert, You've only posted what the "back" buton does for the VerifyReadDlg. What do you have for the "Remove" button? Chris -Original Message- From: Robert Hermann [mailto:rob.herm...@nicewareintl.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2011 3:43 PM To: wix-us

Re: [WiX-users] Wix Uninstall - MaintenanceTypeDlg, VerifyReadyDlg Dialog sequence is Shown Twice

2011-12-06 Thread Chris Lord
what the values of certain properties are but like you, I dont have anything for VerifyReadyDialog other for the "Back" buttons either. Not sure I can assist any further though I am going to try my installer now to make sure mine doesnt do the same!!! Chris -Original Message

Re: [WiX-users] UK Localization

2011-12-20 Thread Chris Lord
ayout itself makes any difference to an installer though. As for whether it's possible, I cant say but unless they have a specific reason for needing it to be British (or welsh for example), in my opinion, it's probably not worth the effort. As to whether it should be done..w

Re: [WiX-users] Visual Studio Project Reference to a WCF Service

2010-02-02 Thread Chris Carlson
MyService {DA5A3B41-F7D3-419b-A970-C28D6C0A3A4A} (your GUID may vary) Chris -Original Message- From: Rob Jarratt (MCS UK) [mailto:rjarr...@microsoft.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 9:23 AM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Visual Studio

Re: [WiX-users] First user impressions and questions

2010-02-03 Thread Chris Lord
I believe this is what you are suggesting. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa368010%28VS.85%29.aspx As the document says, this is a deprecated feature and should not be used. Instead, you need to use a bootstrapper to call the required installers one at a time. -Original Messag

[WiX-users] Can XmlConfig preserve existing values?

2010-02-18 Thread Chris Rudolph
odified Repaired Thanks, Chris -- Download Intel® Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs proactively, and fine-tune applications for parallel performance. See why

[WiX-users] Problems starting a service

2010-02-23 Thread McKinnon Chris
icy has been pushed out to the servers that is causing the problem. Does anyone know of a setting or policy (that I haven't mentioned above) that would prevent a service from starting? Thanks, Chris McKinnon -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Problems-starting-a-service-tp462

Re: [WiX-users] "disk space requirements" message appearing (and not going away)

2010-03-17 Thread Chris Lord
nto a Win XP machine. I had to cancel the install and restart it and then everything was good. As far as I know this one remains unresolved. Chris s...@pacaccess.com wrote: > In my installer, at various times I'm getting a message which says, > "Please wait while the installer

Re: [WiX-users] Problems with getting RemoveExistingProducts to work

2010-05-25 Thread Chris Lord
Jeff, What does the verbose log say? Chris On 05/25/2010 02:55 AM, s...@pacaccess.com wrote: > Prior to my upcoming release I used a VisualStudio deployment project to > create the installer. For my upcoming release I've built an installer > using Wix. Everything seems to be wo

Re: [WiX-users] Setting DWORD registry keys

2012-10-29 Thread Chris Lord
e write actually writes a DWORD even though you ask it to write a string!!! Hope this helps Chris Lord Attero Tech, LLC -Original Message- From: Neil Sleightholm [mailto:n...@x2systems.com] Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2012 4:39 AM To: General toolset. (wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net) Sub

Re: [WiX-users] Major Upgrade

2012-11-06 Thread Chris Lord
that, if you have a more specific question I am sure someone will be able to answer it. Chris Lord Attero Tech, LLC -Original Message- From: Chaitanya [mailto:chaita...@pointcross.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2012 9:19 AM To: WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users

Re: [WiX-users] Problem in Major upgrade

2012-11-07 Thread Chris Lord
Chaitanya What version of Wix are you using? Chris -Original Message- From: Chaitanya [mailto:chaita...@pointcross.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 4:43 AM To: WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Problem in Major upgrade Hi, Iam trying to do major upgrade

Re: [WiX-users] Problem in Major upgrade

2012-11-08 Thread Chris Lord
version you use, I'd go with what Neil suggested and investigate and use the element instead. It tidies things up a lot. Chris -Original Message- From: Chaitanya [mailto:chaita...@pointcross.com] Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2012 5:18 AM To: 'General discussion for Windows Ins

Re: [WiX-users] Problem in Major upgrade

2012-11-09 Thread Chris Lord
Yes. It depends when you have scheduled RemoveExisitingProducts. The documenation for WiX explains all the options. Chris -Original Message- From: Chaitanya [mailto:chaita...@pointcross.com] Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 2:26 AM To: 'General discussion for Windows Installe

Re: [WiX-users] Outercurve OSS Conference, May 8-9, Bellevue WA

2013-04-24 Thread Chris Lord
Why sir, surely if it is in "verbal jousting" that thoust taketh part, thou should be sharpening thy lance and not thy sword. - Original Message - From: "Rob Mensching" To: "General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset." Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 6:34:32 PM Subject: [W

Re: [WiX-users] installer for both platforms(32 bit and 64 bit)

2010-07-07 Thread Chris Lord
Short answer.no. But if you just need a single installer, look into using a bootstrapper which can run either your 32-bit or your 64-bit MSI depending on the environment it's being installed into. On 07/07/2010 09:07 AM, Sanjay Rao wrote: > Can we use a single MSI installer on both platfor

Re: [WiX-users] updating the version number automatically

2010-07-27 Thread Chris Lord
With all due respect, I think you've missed what Pally was telling you. 2010.2.0.0 is an invalid version number for a product version. The first number (Microsoft calls that the major version number) must be less than 255. Since yours is 2010, its invalid and you can't use it. This is also wh

Re: [WiX-users] installing files to user's application data folder

2010-08-05 Thread Chris Lord
able to access the file as its in another users files and thus the installer can't remove it and leaving files behind is considered bad installation design. If you are doing a per-machine install, then you should place the file into a common folder rather than a specific user folder. Chri

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstall not removing files

2010-08-10 Thread Chris Lord
Run the uninstaller from the command line and get a verbose log. That should tell you the reason. On 08/10/2010 05:48 PM, Sudhakar Pasupuleti wrote: > Hi, > > I am trying to understand why uninstall is not removing files. Here is the > WIX file. > > > > > Dis

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstall not removing files

2010-08-10 Thread Chris Lord
Having said that, I note the name attribute is the same for all the files. You might want to check if that is acceptable. On 08/10/2010 06:25 PM, Chris Lord wrote: > Run the uninstaller from the command line and get a verbose log. That > should tell you the reason. > > On 08/10/2

Re: [WiX-users] How to add FeatureTree

2010-08-11 Thread Chris Lord
Did you already have a UIRef in your wxs before you added the FeatureTree UIRef? On 08/11/2010 03:00 PM, little.forest wrote: > We'll need to add a new component. And we'd like the end user to choose to > install it or not. > > I found the FeatureTree maybe a fit for us. So I add these code: >

Re: [WiX-users] How to add FeatureTree

2010-08-11 Thread Chris Lord
, then remove your other UIrefs and just use FeatureTree on its own. If you use a custom UI sequence then your only option, I think, is to add the individual dialogs you need to your custom UI. You won't be able to use WixUI_FeatureTree as is. Chris On 08/11/2010 03:28 PM, little.forest

Re: [WiX-users] How to add FeatureTree

2010-08-11 Thread Chris Lord
not know. Chris On 08/11/2010 04:23 PM, little.forest wrote: > Thanks Chris. > > > I removed "MyWixUI_InstallDir" which is the copy of WixUI_InstallDir with some > changes. I got it compile and run. But some problems: > 1. The "change install dir" page is gone

[WiX-users] Component Rules Question

2010-08-19 Thread Chris Lord
ller. All the remaining files are the same as before. What do I have to do with the component GUID for the component that contains the altered file? Should it change or not? Thanks Chris -- This SF.net email is sp

Re: [WiX-users] Component Rules Question

2010-08-20 Thread Chris Lord
Thanks Blair. On 08/20/2010 03:54 PM, Blair wrote: > If the new version of the file has the same name as the old file and goes > into the same directory, keep the component's guid the same. > > -Original Message----- > From: Chris Lord [mailto:chris.l...@atterotech.c

Re: [WiX-users] Automatic remove of older version

2010-09-30 Thread Chris Lord
e problems. Finally, you might want to consider adding a check to prevent people downgrading. The link I sent has information on how to do that. Hope that helps Chris On 09/30/2010 03:44 PM, marric01 wrote: > Hi, > > I made an installer with WIX 3.5 that deploy things for a BI Solution

Re: [WiX-users] Upgrade removes all files

2010-10-01 Thread Chris Lord
are pros and cons to using one method over the other but I am not the person to tell you what they are (I use the first option in my installs). Chris On 10/01/2010 10:13 AM, Simon Chromow wrote: > Hello, > > > > I have a problem with running an upgrade to newer version with Wix. >

Re: [WiX-users] Simple Upgrade/Reinstall Question

2010-10-14 Thread Chris Lord
latter and update it once per release version. If I try an install on my test system, and I have forgotten to regress back to a previous version or a completely clean machine, I get an error. Chris On 10/14/2010 01:30 PM, John Bergman wrote: > I could not get this to work, and still have

Re: [WiX-users] Convert AllUsers Install to PerUser

2010-10-14 Thread Chris Lord
install the new one as two separate actions. In order to do that, you'll need a bootstrapper. Chris On 10/14/2010 01:32 PM, John Bergman wrote: > Does anyone have any experience as to how to do this? > > Currently, we install as an all-users piece of software; mostly becaus

Re: [WiX-users] Simple Upgrade/Reinstall Question

2010-10-15 Thread Chris Lord
Alex, If you want to do upgrades then you have to use an upgrade code and the upgrade code must remain the same throughout all your versions. FindRelatedProducts searches for the upgrade code. If it find one that matches it knows it's found a related product. Chris On 10/14/2010 07:

[WiX-users] Calling a managed custom action from a UI control

2010-10-15 Thread McKinnon, Chris
l, so I know the DLL is partially working. These custom actions are scheduled in the InstallExecuteSequence after "InstallFinalize", however. Thanks, Chris McKinnon The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and may contain privileged information. It is intended only for th

Re: [WiX-users] Calling a managed custom action from a UI control

2010-10-18 Thread McKinnon, Chris
;. Action ended 11:44:30: CheckArchiveDirectory. Return value 1. Action 11:44:30: VerifyReadyDlg. Dialog created Anyone have any ideas what would be causing the hang? It was thinking it might be permissions or a group policy setting but then running the custom action should fail every time. Thank,

Re: [WiX-users] Calling a managed custom action from a UI control

2010-10-19 Thread McKinnon, Chris
know if there's anything else I can do to track down this issue. Thanks, Chris McKinnon -Original Message- From: Blair [mailto:os...@live.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 12:06 AM To: 'General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset.' Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Calling a m

Re: [WiX-users] Calling a managed custom action from a UI control

2010-10-19 Thread McKinnon, Chris
yExists_Result") = "no" End If DirectoryExists = ERROR_SUCCESS End Function It's still frustrating that the DLL approach didn't work. Thanks, Chris McKinnon -Original Message- From: Wilson, Phil [mailto:phil.wil...@invensys.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010

[WiX-users] UI missing after VerifyReadyDlg

2010-10-22 Thread McKinnon, Chris
v1.2 from scratch or if I'm upgrading from v1.1 to v1.2. Any insight into this would be appreciated! Thanks, Chris McKinnon | Programmer Analyst | Information Technology - Application Services 140, 6715 8th Street NE | Calgary, Alberta | T2E 7H7 Phone: 403-541-4121 ATB Financial Where

Re: [WiX-users] UI missing after VerifyReadyDlg

2010-10-22 Thread McKinnon, Chris
olEvent, Dialog, and InstallUISequence tables are now looking similar. However, when I run the MSI, I'm still missing the ProgressDlg. Thanks, Chris -Original Message- From: Blair [mailto:os...@live.com] Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 1:06 PM To: 'General discussion for Windows I

Re: [WiX-users] UI missing after VerifyReadyDlg

2010-10-22 Thread McKinnon, Chris
1 1 Decrypting Web.config... Decrypting App.config... Encrypting Web.config... Encrypting App.config... Thanks, Chris -Original Message- From: Blair [mailto:os...@live.com] Sent: Fr

Re: [WiX-users] UI missing after VerifyReadyDlg

2010-10-25 Thread McKinnon, Chris
is means there's something in my custom UI code causing the problem. But I don't see it. I've cleanup anything I thought might be causing issues. I'm still hoping that someone has had this happen to them before and has an idea what is going on. Thanks, Chris McKinnon -O

Re: [WiX-users] UI missing after VerifyReadyDlg

2010-10-25 Thread McKinnon, Chris
1 I'd like to keep the validation code but it's not 100% necessary as this is an "in-house" install. Any ideas why this would be happening would be appreciated. Thanks, Chris McKinnon -Original Message- From: McKinnon, Chris [mailto:cmckin...@atb.com] Sent: Monday

[WiX-users] ServiceInstall in a different fragment?

2010-10-25 Thread McKinnon, Chris
like to keep my files in one fragment and actions on another. I'm guessing "no" because there's no way to specify the "binPath" of the service but I thought I'd ask. Thanks, Chris McKinnon The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and may cont

Re: [WiX-users] Calling a managed custom action from a UI control

2010-10-26 Thread McKinnon, Chris
.wxs" (dialog definition) and "WixUI_InstallDir" (UI definition) if you download the WiX source code. When you call your VBScript, you can get your path using the property name: Function DeleteFiles() Dim path path = Session.Property("INSTALLDIR") .. Do deleting he

Re: [WiX-users] ServiceInstall in a different fragment?

2010-10-26 Thread McKinnon, Chris
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Re: [WiX-users] How to add billboards

2010-10-29 Thread Chris Lord
Not done this myself but I note there's a section on it in Nicks WiX book (available from PacktPub.com) which I got last week and just starting to read :) On 10/29/2010 03:40 PM, Tom Crozier wrote: > I have searched the web and have tried playing around with adding billboards > to my installer

Re: [WiX-users] Running Third Party Installer as a part of installation

2010-11-04 Thread Chris Lord
Vasu, If the additional application has its own installer then you have no option except to use a bootstrapper as you can't start one installer from within another (called chaining). Can't help with the second part I am afraid. Chris On 11/04/2010 11:46 AM, Vasu Chakkera wrote:

[WiX-users] VC80 runtime is in pkgs, but not installed

2010-11-29 Thread Chris Ridd
here anything else I could look for in the verbose logs? Cheers, Chris -- Increase Visibility of Your 3D Game App & Earn a Chance To Win $500! Tap into the largest installed PC base & get more eyes on your game by opti

Re: [WiX-users] VC80 runtime is in pkgs, but not installed

2010-11-29 Thread Chris Ridd
727.4053 of the runtime library, and our logging suggests we're trying to install 8.0.50727.762. Interesting! I'll try repackaging using the MSM from the machine I used to do the build instead, and see what happens. Cheers, Chris --

Re: [WiX-users] VC80 runtime is in pkgs, but not installed

2010-11-30 Thread Chris Ridd
instead of the "753" one we'd checked into our source repos did fix the problem. Is there a good reason to include the policy merge modules (what and where exactly are they)? The wix.chm file suggests there i

Re: [WiX-users] Having a reference counter for components

2010-12-02 Thread Chris Ridd
mewhere on the CA that uninstalls the app pool? Does it matter if the component has a non-versioned file as a keypath? Cheers, Chris -- Increase Visibility of Your 3D Game App & Earn a Chance To Win $500! Tap int

Re: [WiX-users] suppressing start on exit

2011-01-25 Thread Chris Lord
John Apologies from stating the obvious but why not just remove the option to run after install altogether. That way, it does not matter if a reboot is required or not. Chris On 01/25/2011 02:43 PM, John Lalande wrote: > Is there some way to run my custom action in the UI sequence j

Re: [WiX-users] Where is DesktopFolder?

2011-01-25 Thread Chris Lord
Kevin What version of windows installer are you targeting. Looks like this parameter is only available in Windows Installer 4 and onwards. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa368276%28v=vs.85%29.aspx Chris On 01/25/2011 03:34 PM, Kevin Burton wrote: > I am trying to refere

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstall shortcut?

2011-01-25 Thread Chris Lord
Kevin The reason for it being there is stated in the text of the example you originally posted a link to. There is also a link off that page to here : http://wix.sourceforge.net/manual-wix3/create_start_menu_shortcut.htm See the text in step 2 Chris On 01/25/2011 03:31 PM, Kevin Burton

Re: [WiX-users] Uninstall shortcut?

2011-01-25 Thread Chris Lord
Kevin All you need to know about ICE and more http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa369554%28v=VS.85%29.aspx Chris On 01/25/2011 04:11 PM, Kevin Burton wrote: > I think I figured it out. I was confused since this link was about adding a > shortcut I thought that the registry val

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