Too much work. :) On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 12:05 AM, <thomas.debo...@rohde-schwarz.com> wrote:
> Hi, > > I've just posted the following comment to Rob's blog. > > ------ > Hi all, > > the first thing I do with an MSI log is to open with the Microsoft tool > "Windows Installer Verbose Log Analyzer" (WiLogUtl.exe). > > One Problem is that WiLogUtl.exe support only MSI logs up to MSI version > 3.0.0.0. > > So if I have a log file from a newer version I first change the version in > the first line of the log file using notepad or any better editor. > > As example the first line is > === Verbose logging started: 1/20/2012 8:58:55 Build type: SHIP UNICODE > 3.01.4001.5512 Calling process: C:\WINDOWS\system32\msiexec.exe === > > so I change 3.01.4001.5512 to 3.0.0.0 and save the log file. Now > WiLogUtl.exe will be able to handle the log file. > Just open the log file an press the "Analyze" button. > > Now you get a "Detailed Log File View" dialog from where you could check > states, properties etc. > > My prefered option is the "HTML Log". Allow Blocked Content is required. > Now you could use the buttons "First Error", "Last Error", "Previous > Error" and "Next Error" to navigate. > For better reading the lines are formated in different colors. > > When jumping to an error you have to scroll some lines up to find the > reason of the error like Rob said in his blog. > ----- > > Cheers, > Thomas > > > > Von: James Green <jgr...@mango-solutions.com> > An: "General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset." > <wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net> > Datum: 25.01.2012 17:21 > Betreff: Re: [WiX-users] ERROR1603 > > > > > http://robmensching.com/blog/posts/2010/8/2/The-first-thing-I-do-with-an-MSI-log > > > Thanks Rob, probably the most useful piece of info I've heard regarding > MSI's. I knew about the logs but not "value 3". > > Cheers, > > James > LEGAL NOTICE > This message is intended for the use of the named recipient(s) only and > may contain confidential and / or privileged information. If you are not > the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete this message. > Any unauthorised use of the information contained in this message is > prohibited. > Mango Business Solutions Limited is registered in England under No. > 4560258 with its registered office at Suite 3, Middlesex House, Rutherford > Close, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 2EF, UK. > > PLEASE CONSIDER THE ENVIRONMENT BEFORE PRINTING THIS EMAIL > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Keep Your Developer Skills Current with LearnDevNow! > The most comprehensive online learning library for Microsoft developers > is just $99.99! Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL - plus HTML5, CSS3, MVC3, > Metro Style Apps, more. Free future releases when you subscribe now! > http://p.sf.net/sfu/learndevnow-d2d > _______________________________________________ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Keep Your Developer Skills Current with LearnDevNow! > The most comprehensive online learning library for Microsoft developers > is just $99.99! Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL - plus HTML5, CSS3, MVC3, > Metro Style Apps, more. Free future releases when you subscribe now! > http://p.sf.net/sfu/learndevnow-d2d > _______________________________________________ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users > -- virtually, Rob Mensching - http://RobMensching.com LLC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Keep Your Developer Skills Current with LearnDevNow! The most comprehensive online learning library for Microsoft developers is just $99.99! Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL - plus HTML5, CSS3, MVC3, Metro Style Apps, more. Free future releases when you subscribe now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/learndevnow-d2d _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
