Re: [WiX-users] optionally removing AppData folders created by application, during uninstall
I second this question. I am in the same boat. Adam, Do you use the WixUI or some custom UI?/Would you be able to post your code for the UI on uninstall? > Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:10:48 +1200 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Subject: [WiX-users] optionally removing AppData folders created by > application, during uninstall > > Hi guys, > > > > I have been battling with this problem for a while. > > I have a .Net application which saves temporary data into > AppData\Roaming\Bookmarks. > > This folder should not HAVE to be installed by the MSI as the app will > create it when needed (but I've gotten to the stage of experimentation > where it seems to be easier if it is created by the MSI - the installer > seems to not want to remove folders it didn't create, no matter what I > do). > > I want this folder (and all its contents) to be removed at uninstall if > REMOVEBOOKMARKS=1 (I have created a custom dialog with a checkbox that > lets the user selected during uninstall whether or not to delete these > temporary files). If REMOVEBOOKMARKS=0, then I don't want to delete the > folder (or its contents), allowing any later installations to pick up > these files... > > > > My WiX looks something like this: > > > > > > > > > > > >Guid="8C857E65-5EA2-4b0e-BCDA-334F030B1E4A"> > > REMOVEBOOKMARKS = 1 > > > > > >/> > > > > > > > > > > On="uninstall"/> > > > > > > Guid="3494B400-3193-4226-878C-2A4EB1B86456" Permanent="yes"> > > NOT Installed > > > > > > /> > > > > > > > > > > > > Guid="3494B400-3193-4226-878C-2A4EB1B86455"> > > Installed AND REMOVEBOOKMARKS = 1 > > > > > > /> > > > > > > > > > >On="uninstall"/> > > > > > > > > > > > > The Bookrmarks folder is the one I want to stay behind if > REMOVEBOOKMARKS=0. > > It seems, no matter what I do, I can't get it to work. If I specify > "Permanent" on the AddAppDataBookmarks component, the NOTHING will > remove it. > > If I DONT specify it, then no matter what I put in the component > conditions, it will ALWAYS be removed... > > > > How do I set up this sort of behaviour? > > > > Thank you in advance... > > > > Adam Langley > > Senior Developer > > Tel: +64 9 486 9010 > > - > Check out the new SourceForge.net Marketplace. > It's the best place to buy or sell services for > just about anything Open Source. > http://sourceforge.net/services/buy/index.php > ___ > WiX-users mailing list > WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users _ The i’m Talkathon starts 6/24/08. For now, give amongst yourselves. http://www.imtalkathon.com?source=TXT_EML_WLH_LearnMore_GiveAmongst - Check out the new SourceForge.net Marketplace. It's the best place to buy or sell services for just about anything Open Source. http://sourceforge.net/services/buy/index.php ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] Preservation of .net settings?
Thanks for the quick reply. This does exactly what I wanted. After testing it
out, I have another question. After the upgrade, the old settings file is still
there. How do I remove the folder and the settings file for the last version?
Also, is it possible to remove the settings folder in the user's $APPDATA%
folder on an uninstall, but not when doing an upgrade?
Thanks,
Ryan
> Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:39:54 +1000> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To:
> wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net> Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Preservation of
> .net settings?> > The Settings class has an Upgrade method that grabs the
> previous> settings. Make sure you add your own setting SettingsUpdateRequired
> that> is defaultly set to true, otherwise this will overwrite your settings>
> each time you start your program.> > static class Program> {> /// >
> /// The main entry point for the application.> /// > [STAThread]>
> static void Main()> {> Application.EnableVisualStyles();>
> Application.SetCompatibleTextRenderingDefault(false);> > // Get the settings
> from a previous version if we can> if
> (Properties.Settings.Default.SettingsUpdateRequired)> {>
> Properties.Settings.Default.Upgrade();>
> Properties.Settings.Default.SettingsUpdateRequired => false;> }> >
> Application.Run(new MainForm());> }> }> > Regards,> > Ross.> > -Original
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install a .net app. The app makes use of> the Properties of .net to store
settings. These settings go in> %APPDATA%\Path\to\dir\version\user.config>
After I rev the version (either through a small patch, minor upgrade,> major
upgrade), how do I pull in these settings to be used by the new> app? I'm not
sure if this should be handled by the installer or my> program. Within the .net
app, I only access these settings through the> "Properties.*" namespace, not by
the path, so I'm unsure how to handle> this issue.> > Thanks,> Ryan> >
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[WiX-users] Preservation of .net settings?
I have a WiX project used to install a .net app. The app makes use of the Properties of .net to store settings. These settings go in %APPDATA%\Path\to\dir\version\user.config After I rev the version (either through a small patch, minor upgrade, major upgrade), how do I pull in these settings to be used by the new app? I'm not sure if this should be handled by the installer or my program. Within the .net app, I only access these settings through the "Properties.*" namespace, not by the path, so I'm unsure how to handle this issue. Thanks, Ryan _ The other season of giving begins 6/24/08. Check out the i’m Talkathon. http://www.imtalkathon.com?source=TXT_EML_WLH_SeasonOfGiving - Check out the new SourceForge.net Marketplace. It's the best place to buy or sell services for just about anything Open Source. http://sourceforge.net/services/buy/index.php ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
