Thanks for the replies it will help me. I also guess that launching app exe once install is successful should be part of the bootstrapper.
On 05/12/2012 18:40, Peter Shirtcliffe wrote: > You do want conditions like that in the bootstrapper because the user doesn't > want to enter pages of information before being told, "you can't". > However, if there's any chance the MSI will be used outside the bootstrapper, > keep them in that too. > > Actions that require user interaction either will go in the bootstrapper UI > or they may simply cause an error and exit in the bootstrapper. > Closing running applications would be OK in the bootstrapper because a) it > doesn't change system state in any lasting way and b) it doesn't need to > happen within the installation transaction and be rolled back should > installation fail. > > -----Original Message----- > From: up2date.cyb...@gmail.com [mailto:up2date.cyb...@gmail.com] > Sent: 05 December 2012 17:10 > To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: Re: [WiX-users] bootstrapper UI question > > So conditions like install on at least WinXP SP3 should be done in the > bootstrapper and removed from my MSI, right? > Should I move actions like closing running application from the MSI to the > bootstrapper too, and all things that could display any dialog/msgbox? > thanks for the answer > > On 05/12/2012 18:02, Peter Shirtcliffe wrote: >> Yes, create the UI in a custom bootstrapper. The separation is: data >> collection goes in the bootstrapper; modifying system state goes in the > MSIs. >> -----Original Message----- >> From: up2date.cyb...@gmail.com [mailto:up2date.cyb...@gmail.com] >> Sent: 05 December 2012 16:48 >> To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net >> Subject: [WiX-users] bootstrapper UI question >> >> Hi >> I'd like to move a setup (that has only one pre-req) from MSI UI to >> bootstrapper UI. >> To achieve it, should I have to create my own wixstdba? I ask this >> because I need a UI with many pages, each one customized, so I cannot >> re-use the standard one. >> Does it make sense to do all the UI in the bootstrapper? then have the >> main MSI just installing the program files, and executing a few custom > actions. >> I wonder where would be the logical limit, of what writing in the BA >> and what writing in the main MSI, like executing a "thankyou" page >> when installation is complete (bootstrapper, or MSI custom action?) >> >> Thanks >> up2date.c >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> ------- >> - >> LogMeIn Rescue: Anywhere, Anytime Remote support for IT. Free Trial >> Remotely access PCs and mobile devices and provide instant support >> Improve your efficiency, and focus on delivering more value-add >> services Discover what IT Professionals Know. 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