Alternately, if you want the file removed when all sharing programs have been removed, make sure that the config file is the keypath of the component that installs it AND that the same component GUID is used in each of the products. Then the file will be kept for until the last remaining program is removed.
I agree with Pally, XmlConfig isn't removing the file. The component that installed the file is likely the one doing the removal (unless you have a RemoveFile element that matches somewhere). -----Original Message----- From: Pally Sandher [mailto:pally.sand...@iesve.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 9:21 AM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Uninstall deleting config file http://wix.sourceforge.net/manual-wix3/wix_xsd_component.htm Put SettingsXmlFile in it's own Component & set 'Permanent="yes"' on that Component. It'll never be removed then. I sincerely doubt XMLConfig is deleting your XML file during uninstall. If you put a file on the machine during install, unless told otherwise as above, it will be removed during uninstall. Palbinder Sandher Software Deployment & IT Administrator T: +44 (0) 141 945 8500 F: +44 (0) 141 945 8501 http://www.iesve.com **Design, Simulate + Innovate with the <Virtual Environment>** Integrated Environmental Solutions Limited. Registered in Scotland No. SC151456 Registered Office - Helix Building, West Of Scotland Science Park, Glasgow G20 0SP Email Disclaimer -----Original Message----- From: pan.pantzia...@compassmc.com [mailto:pan.pantzia...@compassmc.com] Sent: 07 October 2009 16:55 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Uninstall deleting config file I have an XML configuration file which is shared across a number of applications. My install appends to the this file OK, but when I uninstall it deletes the config file rather than just removing the elements that were inserted by the install. A snippet of the install code: <util:XmlConfig Id="AddNew" Action="create" Node="element" ElementPath="/First/Second" Name="AppElement" File="[#SettingsXmlFile]" Sequence="1" On="install"/> <util:XmlConfig Id="AddNewID" ElementId="AddNew" Name="ID" Value="Newish" File="[#SettingsXmlFile]" Sequence="2"/> I've also got the following flagged as On="uninstall": <util:XmlConfig Id="Uninstall" Action="delete" Node="element" ElementPath="/First/Second/appelement[...@id='Newish'[\]]" Name="Model" File="[#SettingsXmlFile]" Sequence="99" On="uninstall"/> Unfortunately this just deletes the whole config file. As a more general question, is there a way to flag files that are installed so that uninstalling doesn't remove them? I'm thinking of user data files that I don't want to remove if the application is removed... Thanks, Pan Compass Limited Compass House, 60 Priestley Road, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7YU Compass Limited is registered as a company in England and Wales Company Registration No. 1714804 VAT Registration No. GB391315557 Tel: +44 (0)1483 514500 Fax: +44 (0)1483 302279 www.compassmc.com This message may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the addressee or authorised to receive this for the addressee, you must not use, copy, disclose, or take any action based on this message or any other information herein. If you have received this message in error, please advise the sender immediately by reply e-mail and delete this message. Thank you for your co-operation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Come build with us! The BlackBerry(R) Developer Conference in SF, CA is the only developer event you need to attend this year. Jumpstart your developing skills, take BlackBerry mobile applications to market and stay ahead of the curve. Join us from November 9 - 12, 2009. Register now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/devconference _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Come build with us! The BlackBerry(R) Developer Conference in SF, CA is the only developer event you need to attend this year. Jumpstart your developing skills, take BlackBerry mobile applications to market and stay ahead of the curve. Join us from November 9 - 12, 2009. Register now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/devconference _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
