So what is the conclusion? That what I am trying is basically impossible? I tried setting the action to Impersonate="No" and Execute="Commit". I got this for my trouble:
--- Action start 13:54:36: LaunchConfig. MSI (c) (AC:A8) [13:54:36:027]: Note: 1: 2762 DEBUG: Error 2762: Unable to schedule operation. The action must be scheduled between InstallInitialize and InstallFinalize. The installer has encountered an unexpected error installing this package. This may indicate a problem with this package. The error code is 2762. The arguments are: , , MSI (c) (AC:A8) [13:54:42:205]: Product: ScanX.NET -- The installer has encountered an unexpected error installing this package. This may indicate a problem with this package. The error code is 2762. The arguments are: , , Action ended 13:54:42: LaunchConfig. Return value 3. DEBUG: Error 2896: Executing action LaunchConfig failed. The installer has encountered an unexpected error installing this package. This may indicate a problem with this package. The error code is 2896. The arguments are: LaunchConfig, , --- Is there any way to solve this issue, without having to start the entire msi as administrator, or launching the application through obscure custom actions? In any event, thank you all so far for your help. /Thomas Due -----Original Message----- From: Blair [mailto:os...@live.com] Sent: 5. juli 2010 17:26 To: 'General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset.' Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Problems launching an application on finish You can't run a deferred action from a Publish. If you use cmd.exe (or QAQuietExec) you may be able to launch the executable in such a way as to let UAC prompt you for elevation. The failure is because <CustomAction FileKey/> launches in such a way as to not allow UAC to be invoked, and the application's elevation manifest prevents execution. -----Original Message----- From: Pally Sandher [mailto:pally.sand...@iesve.com] Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 4:01 AM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Problems launching an application on finish Try adding the Impersonate attribute with value "no" to your CustomAction element. You may also want to change the Execute attribute to "commit" or "deferred". See -> http://wix.sourceforge.net/manual-wix3/wix_xsd_customaction.htm 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: Thomas Due [mailto:t...@scanvaegt.dk] Sent: 05 July 2010 11:38 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Problems launching an application on finish Hello, I have a rather simple installer which among other things registers and starts some windows services. As such, the installer requires admin privileges from the UAC on Vista and Win7. It runs beautifully on Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, so not problems with the installer. However, I need to launch an application when the user clicks the Finish button on the last dialog. Since the application needs to restart the services, it needs to run with administrative privileges. I have as a result included a manifest in the application requesting admin rights. This also works beautifully, when executed separately. On Windows XP the installer launches the application as it should, but on Windows 7 (I haven't tested on Vista yet) it doesn't start. I suspect it has to do with the installer running as "normal" user, while the application requires admin privileges, and I am missing something for making the installer able to launch the application. My launch code looks like this: <Product ..> <Publish Dialog="ExitDialog" Control="Finish" Event="DoAction" Value="LaunchConfig" Order="999">NOT Installed</Publish> <CustomAction Id="LaunchConfig" FileKey="MasterConfig" Return="asyncNoWait" /> Where the MasterConfig points correctly to an application being installed. So, what am I missing? Med venlig hilsen / Best regards, Thomas Due - Software Developer Tel: +45 8678 5500 Fax: +45 8678 5210 Johann Gutenbergs vej 5-9, Aarhus N, Denmark t...@scanvaegt.dk | www.scanvaegt.dk This e-mail and its attachments are intended for the named addressee only and may contain information that is confidential and privileged. Unauthorized use can instigate a claim for damages and constitute a criminal offence. 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