On 14-Apr-11 22:07, John Robbins wrote:
> Hope you don't mind another question. :) Why does Burn expand into the %TEMP% 
> directory and copy to the cache directory? Why not just extract the files 
> from the EXE directly into the cache directory? The installer I'm working on 
> with everything is 2.69GB so there's a lot spent file copying between the two 
> directories. Also, Burn is leaving all the files extracted in the %TEMP% 
> directory in BRN*.TMP directories. I swear I saw a bug in the database about 
> that a while ago, but can't find it. I'll get that filed if I can't find it.

The idea(l) is that the files are extracted then moved, so that only 
complete and verified files are in the cache. When TMP and appdata are 
on the same volume, it should be a move, afaik. Definitely a bug if the 
files are left behind in TMP, though.

-- 
sig://boB
http://joyofsetup.com/


------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Benefiting from Server Virtualization: Beyond Initial Workload 
Consolidation -- Increasing the use of server virtualization is a top
priority.Virtualization can reduce costs, simplify management, and improve 
application availability and disaster protection. Learn more about boosting 
the value of server virtualization. http://p.sf.net/sfu/vmware-sfdev2dev
_______________________________________________
WiX-users mailing list
WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net
https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users

Reply via email to