Re: [WiX-users] Changing a registry key
OK that is the case, but then I need to set a completely bogus keypath and I can't see how I can actually do that. I tried pointing it to a registry key that is deleted on install but wix fails to compile the msi. -Original Message- From: Rob Mensching Sent: 01 December 2008 16:59 To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Changing a registry key Read about how the KeyPath affects the Component install state. If you look in a verbose log file, I expect you'll see your Componentisn't getting installed a second time because the Component thinks it is already installed. -Original Message- From: Nord, James Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 02:58 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Changing a registry key Hi all, as part of my install I have a custom dialog that sets a value. I need to keep this value after the product is uninstalled or changed so that subsequent installs can pick up the previous settings. I currently have the following: Component Id=InstallRegistry Guid=xxx Permanent=yes RegistryKey Root=HKCU Key=Software\myco\myprod Action=create RegistryValue Type=string Name=key1 Value=[PROXY_URL] Action=write/ RegistryValue Type=string Name=key2 Value=[PROXY_URL_CUSTOM] Action=write/ /RegistryKey inside the install directory section and reference it in the feature. This works as on a uninstall the key does not get removed but subsequent installs or changes to the current install do not update the registry with the new values from the variables. How can I acheive this? Regards, /James -- This SF.net email is sponsored by: SourcForge Community SourceForge wants to tell your story. http://p.sf.net/sfu/sf-spreadtheword ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] Changing a registry key
Hi all, as part of my install I have a custom dialog that sets a value. I need to keep this value after the product is uninstalled or changed so that subsequent installs can pick up the previous settings. I currently have the following: Component Id=InstallRegistry Guid=xxx Permanent=yes RegistryKey Root=HKCU Key=Software\myco\myprod Action=create RegistryValue Type=string Name=key1 Value=[PROXY_URL] Action=write/ RegistryValue Type=string Name=key2 Value=[PROXY_URL_CUSTOM] Action=write/ /RegistryKey inside the install directory section and reference it in the feature. This works as on a uninstall the key gets removed but subsequent installs or changes to the current install do not update the registry with the new values from the variables. Obviously I meant to say on uninstall the gey remains but... How can I acheive this? Regards, /James * This e-mail is confidential, the property of NDS Ltd and intended for the addressee only. Any dissemination, copying or distribution of this message or any attachments by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the [EMAIL PROTECTED] and destroy the original message. Messages sent to and from NDS may be monitored. NDS cannot guarantee any message delivery method is secure or error-free. Information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. We do not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions in this message and/or attachment that arise as a result of transmission. You should carry out your own virus checks before opening any attachment. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of NDS. To protect the environment please do not print this e-mail unless necessary. NDS Limited Registered office: One Heathrow Boulevard, 286 Bath Road, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 0DQ, United Kingdom. A company registered in England and Wales Registered no. 3080780 VAT no. GB 603 8808 40-00 ** - This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK win great prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100url=/ ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
[WiX-users] Changing a registry key
Hi all, as part of my install I have a custom dialog that sets a value. I need to keep this value after the product is uninstalled or changed so that subsequent installs can pick up the previous settings. I currently have the following: Component Id=InstallRegistry Guid=xxx Permanent=yes RegistryKey Root=HKCU Key=Software\myco\myprod Action=create RegistryValue Type=string Name=key1 Value=[PROXY_URL] Action=write/ RegistryValue Type=string Name=key2 Value=[PROXY_URL_CUSTOM] Action=write/ /RegistryKey inside the install directory section and reference it in the feature. This works as on a uninstall the key gets removed but subsequent installs or changes to the current install do not update the registry with the new values from the variables. How can I acheive this? Regards, /James * This e-mail is confidential, the property of NDS Ltd and intended for the addressee only. Any dissemination, copying or distribution of this message or any attachments by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the [EMAIL PROTECTED] and destroy the original message. Messages sent to and from NDS may be monitored. NDS cannot guarantee any message delivery method is secure or error-free. Information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. We do not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions in this message and/or attachment that arise as a result of transmission. You should carry out your own virus checks before opening any attachment. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of NDS. To protect the environment please do not print this e-mail unless necessary. NDS Limited Registered office: One Heathrow Boulevard, 286 Bath Road, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 0DQ, United Kingdom. A company registered in England and Wales Registered no. 3080780 VAT no. GB 603 8808 40-00 ** - This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK win great prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100url=/ ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] Changing a registry key
Read about how the KeyPath affects the Component install state. If you look in a verbose log file, I expect you'll see your Componentisn't getting installed a second time because the Component thinks it is already installed. -Original Message- From: Nord, James [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 01, 2008 02:58 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Changing a registry key Hi all, as part of my install I have a custom dialog that sets a value. I need to keep this value after the product is uninstalled or changed so that subsequent installs can pick up the previous settings. I currently have the following: Component Id=InstallRegistry Guid=xxx Permanent=yes RegistryKey Root=HKCU Key=Software\myco\myprod Action=create RegistryValue Type=string Name=key1 Value=[PROXY_URL] Action=write/ RegistryValue Type=string Name=key2 Value=[PROXY_URL_CUSTOM] Action=write/ /RegistryKey inside the install directory section and reference it in the feature. This works as on a uninstall the key gets removed but subsequent installs or changes to the current install do not update the registry with the new values from the variables. How can I acheive this? Regards, /James * This e-mail is confidential, the property of NDS Ltd and intended for the addressee only. Any dissemination, copying or distribution of this message or any attachments by anyone other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately notify the [EMAIL PROTECTED] and destroy the original message. Messages sent to and from NDS may be monitored. NDS cannot guarantee any message delivery method is secure or error-free. Information could be intercepted, corrupted, lost, destroyed, arrive late or incomplete, or contain viruses. We do not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions in this message and/or attachment that arise as a result of transmission. You should carry out your own virus checks before opening any attachment. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of NDS. To protect the environment please do not print this e-mail unless necessary. NDS Limited Registered office: One Heathrow Boulevard, 286 Bath Road, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 0DQ, United Kingdom. A company registered in England and Wales Registered no. 3080780 VAT no. GB 603 8808 40-00 ** - This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK win great prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100url=/ ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users - This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK win great prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100url=/ ___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
