You could use the SqlExpress package that comes with the .Net 2.0 SDK. (program
files\Microsoft Visual stuido 8\sdk\v2.0\BootStrapper\Packages\SqlExpress). But
to use it with your MSI you need to create a bootstrapper (a setup that checks
for and/or install Sqlexpress and then starts your msi). That will guarantee
that Sqlexpress is installed when your MSI runs.
The Package.xml also reveals what registry keys can be queried to see if
sqlexpress is installed.
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms229223.aspx
MSBUILD GenerateBootStrapper
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms164294.aspx
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Crusty Applesniffer
Sent: Fri 8/24/2007 12:03
To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net
Subject: [WiX-users] Wix 3.0 and SQLExpress
Hi!
I'm using Wix 3.0 and I need to create a database during installation.
I wonder if it is possible to detect a previous installation of SQLExpress and
to use it if exist else install SQLExpress and use this new instance.
Thanks
Crusty Applesniffer.
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