I asked a very similar question in September last year on this list. See -> http://n2.nabble.com/util-InternetShortcut-td838589.html for my question & Bob Arnson's reply.
More info on util:InternetShortcut on Bob A's blog at -> http://www.joyofsetup.com/2008/03/18/new-wix-feature-internet-shortcuts/ Personally I go with the <IniFile> method. I suspect util:InternetShortcut is increasing your MSI size as it needs to include the WiXUtilExtenstion Custom Action DLL to actually create the .lnk file. Have you looked at the MSI in Orca or InstEd & checked the Binary table? 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: Piotr Fusik [mailto:pi...@fusik.info] Sent: 02 December 2009 08:50 To: WiX Subject: [WiX-users] util:InternetShortcut alternatives? Hello, What are the advantages of using util:InternetShortcut over: a) <IniFile> creating .url file b) .url <File> ? I create one link in the Start menu using IniFile, because util:InternetShortcut makes my setup 150 kB bigger, which is half of the size of my whole package. Thanks, Piotr ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join us December 9, 2009 for the Red Hat Virtual Experience, a free event focused on virtualization and cloud computing. Attend in-depth sessions from your desk. Your couch. Anywhere. http://p.sf.net/sfu/redhat-sfdev2dev _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
