[WiX-users] Using '*' in Component Guids and Patches

Hi While searching for best practices, I came across this thread , which is discussing the use of '*' instead of GUIDs in components. As far I know, while generatin

Re: [WiX-users] Wix Changes after converting VSDB to SQLPROJ

Here is a Wix Fragment I use... this should get you going... Be sure to set the Guids... Hope it helps, John -=- http://schemas.microsoft.com/wix/2006/wi";>

Re: [WiX-users] Wix Changes after converting VSDB to SQLPROJ

Thanks John. I have a .DACPAC file created from the SSDT. What are the redistributables do I need to add for this kind of project? Thanks, Vani -Original Message- From: John H Bergman (XPedient) [mailto:john.berg...@xpdnt.com] Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 1:04 AM To: General discussion ab

Re: [WiX-users] CAQuietExec - Requires VC runtime redist?

I would strongly advise against using the ATL service installer, from your comment it looks like it is doing something non-standard. I would find out what needs to be done when you register the service and move that in to WiX that will make for a much more robust installation. Certainly the cau

Re: [WiX-users] CAQuietExec - Requires VC runtime redist?

I am using WiX to install the service, and after that, in addition, the installer runs the "/service" command. I don't know why it is executed, it is an old piece of code that has a very alarming comment, something like; "Even though the installer installs the service, the /service command is ne

Re: [WiX-users] CAQuietExec - Requires VC runtime redist?

Are you installing this as a service using the WiX elements or trying to run the app with /service? I would strongly advise using WiX not trying to run the app. That will probably sort you other problem as well. Neil -Original Message- From: Gabi Ganam [mailto:gabi.ga...@aternity.com]