I've found me an answer to fourth question. Still hoping for answers to other questions. If I'm asking the wrong questions please tell me.
On Sat, Nov 17, 2012 at 1:29 PM, <wix-users-requ...@lists.sourceforge.net> wrote: > Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2012 17:54:45 +0100 > From: Mihajlo Cvetanovi? <mcvetano...@gmail.com> > Subject: [WiX-users] Best common practices and migration from VS > deployment project > To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Message-ID: > <CACBW+BEWg=1fhn2q0pa-os75emzrghjvd_syzschxf2pxr2...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > Hi all, first time here for me. Assume I know only the very basics > (particularly not the lingo), but willing to read from any link you > throw at me. > > I used to have a very simple Visual Studio's .vdproj project, with one > app written in C++ and a few Microsoft's dll's (CRT and MFC) manually > added in the same folder as plain files (not as merge modules). I want > to move to WiX, and need some guidelines and best common practices. > Major points: > > - I want to use MS redistributables instead of adding dll files manually. > - Previous setup allowed for everyone/"just me" option. > - Application writes some bits of information in HKCU registry during > work, but not during setup. > - The setup (and application) are written in my native language (not > English). I'm handling that fine for now. > - Application is used by various users and in various environments, so > I need to cover > > Questions: > > 1. Should I still allow for everyone/"just me" option? I've found > suggestions to always install for everyone. > 2. How can I handle the problem when previous and new setup differ in > this option? Currently I see two installations in control panel if > this option is different, and new setup does not remove old files from > installation folder. > 3. I guess I should include MS redistributables as merge modules. > Also, I'm guessing that merge modules should be part of the core > feature (Absent="disallow")? Is this correct? > 4. Additionally, how can I install some CA certificates during setup? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Monitor your physical, virtual and cloud infrastructure from a single web console. Get in-depth insight into apps, servers, databases, vmware, SAP, cloud infrastructure, etc. Download 30-day Free Trial. Pricing starts from $795 for 25 servers or applications! http://p.sf.net/sfu/zoho_dev2dev_nov _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
