[WiX-users] Wix Version

Some general advice required. I have an application being delivered in November that will use Wix for packaging. This application will be the first to use it but it will be rolled out to other applications througout 2008. My query then is what version of Wix people would recommend I use (i.e. how

[WiX-users] adding NEWORK SERVICE group with full control permission

Hi, I'm facing problems with adding a NETWORK SERVICE group to a folder in win2k3 machine with full control permissions. I get a run time error when I configure the following: The run time error says that Netwrok Service is not a valid user or

Re: [WiX-users] Change in UI New Install VS Change

JCWrs wrote: > Hello all, At present when I go to Add\Remove Programs and click the Change > button, my installer launches and runs as if a new installation is > happening. This is ok as the features box does show what is installed and > what is not correctly, but one major drawback is that the us

Re: [WiX-users] Am I using a property and condition correctly

Mike Menaker wrote: Guid='0BBCE421-BC25-46cc-8A86-3F9EAEF4A839'> ... (I cut out the stuff here, doesn't matter) If that's literal, you need to change the single quotes to double quotes. -- sig://boB http://joyofsetup

Re: [WiX-users] Removing the license dialog

Reggie Burnett wrote: > I'm using wix v3 and the mondo ui style. I want to not show a license > agreement dialog. Here's the snippet I've included to try and do that. You can't remove functionality from the UI; you can only add it. So your control events are being added to the existing WixUI_M

Re: [WiX-users] Merge Module Quagmire

Julie Campbell wrote: > I am having a problem with a portion of my installed application that isn't > working. I finally determined that the problem is due to missing > components, supplied in merge modules from a vendor. The merge modules I > am sure it is weirdness on their part, but I need to

Re: [WiX-users] Referencing a not yet installed file in a custom action

Steve S wrote: > I've got an issue where I need to reference a file in my install that is > used in a custom action that I've got. The install is a web install and > therefore I can't refer to the file as if it were on a CD or any media. > Problem is that the custom action needs to happen *before

Re: [WiX-users] using permission element within a directory element

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Using the permission element from within the createfolder element works > correctly. However, in the code snippet that I provided, I need to change > permissions on a directory that will be implicitly created by wix during > the install (by using the directory element). >

Re: [WiX-users] Customizing dialogs

Kevin Fischer wrote: I've decided the easiest solution right now is to use a copy of the dialog source tree (src\ext\uiextension\wixlib) and make just minor modifications to it. If later a way of modifying the dialogs is available then I would be able to take advantage of it pretty easily. T

[WiX-users] looking up for files inside folders

Hi, I'm trying to figure out how to configure my setup to look for files inside a folder. The files are very big (~70GByte), therefore, I thought that it would be better not to include them as part on the cab. I know how to configure the setup to look up for a file that is located in the same

Re: [WiX-users] Referencing a not yet installed file in a custom action

You have the right idea... use the binary tag to put the file in the binary table and then reference that binary with your custom action using the binarykey="" entry. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve S Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 12:

Re: [WiX-users] Customizing dialogs

I've decided the easiest solution right now is to use a copy of the dialog source tree (src\ext\uiextension\wixlib) and make just minor modifications to it. If later a way of modifying the dialogs is available then I would be able to take advantage of it pretty easily. The only problem I've r

Re: [WiX-users] Problem with SQL custom actions.

Rob, I opened the bug and assigned to you: [ 1724535 ] SQL Custom actions are referencing a deprecated entry point //aj On 5/23/07, Rob Mensching <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Indeed. The integration was big and it looks like I missed this in my spot testing. Can someone open a bug on this and

Re: [WiX-users] Problem with SQL custom actions.

Indeed. The integration was big and it looks like I missed this in my spot testing. Can someone open a bug on this and make sure it is assigned to me. I'll fix it tomorrow night for Friday's release. From: Mike Dimmick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 4:14 PM To: 'Mike Di

Re: [WiX-users] Problem with SQL custom actions.

The solution files never worked. We use Nant to build the WiX toolset. There is a topic in the Wix.chm that explains how to build. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Neil Sleightholm Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 10:33 AM To: Aaron Shurts; wix-users@lists.sourceforge

Re: [WiX-users] [Fwd: RE: using permission element within a directory element]

A is not a component. Actions must be associated with adding or removing a component. The element is the link between the directory and the component. A folder created with , rather than implicitly by installing files into it, will go away when the associated component is removed from the system

Re: [WiX-users] WiX v3 setupbld.exe question

So after further investigation (i.e. running the debug build and adding some trace statements), there are 2 separate issues here: a) Watson doesn't re-install cleanly in 100% of cases b) The setup bootstrapper is working like it probably should, i.e. in the DetectMsi() function, the

[WiX-users] [Fwd: RE: using permission element within a directory element]

So, is there a way to change the permissions of folders created implicitly using the directory element? Thanks, John > It is a syntax issue. > > Take a look at the Wix.chm. That will show the things that Permission can > apply to. In your case, I think you want to apply the Permission to a >

[WiX-users] Change in UI New Install VS Change

Hello all, At present when I go to Add\Remove Programs and click the Change button, my installer launches and runs as if a new installation is happening. This is ok as the features box does show what is installed and what is not correctly, but one major drawback is that the user has to re-enter w

Re: [WiX-users] using permission element within a directory element

Using the permission element from within the createfolder element works correctly. However, in the code snippet that I provided, I need to change permissions on a directory that will be implicitly created by wix during the install (by using the directory element). So is this a current limitation

Re: [WiX-users] Registry Cleanup at uninstall

Thanks Rob, I was leaning toward that solution anyway, and now I can "stop worrying, and learn to love the" registry. It's a pity places like tucows don't understand this and still award points as follows: Uninstall process: There are three possible points for this criterion divided into two s

Re: [WiX-users] using permission element within a directory element

I think you need to make the Permission element a child of a CreateFolder element in this instance. I'm not sure if the ACL is edited if the folder already exists. In WiX 2.0, you can try specifying Permission/@Extended="yes", and in WiX 3.0 use PermissionEx in the util schema, to get more control

[WiX-users] Referencing a not yet installed file in a custom action

Hey all, I've got an issue where I need to reference a file in my install that is used in a custom action that I've got. The install is a web install and therefore I can't refer to the file as if it were on a CD or any media. Problem is that the custom action needs to happen *before* the Instal

[WiX-users] Removing the license dialog

I'm using wix v3 and the mondo ui style. I want to not show a license agreement dialog. Here's the snippet I've included to try and do that. 1 1 The installer correctly goes from Welcome to setuptype but hitting back at setuptype lands me back on license agreement. Any i

Re: [WiX-users] RegisterClassInfo / RegisterProgIdInfo not called?

Probably that WiX only includes the minimal set of actions in the execute sequence, where other tools pretty much use the template setup verbatim. The merge modules should really include those actions in their ModuleInstallExecuteSequence. The workaround is to schedule the actions yourself using .

Re: [WiX-users] Problem with SQL custom actions.

Read the WiX documentation topic "Building WiX" (it's in the Index) for information on how to build your own copy of WiX. You will also need to modify the source for WixSqlExtension.dll so that it references the new custom action entry points: in src\ext\SqlExtension\wixext\SqlCompiler.cs, line

[WiX-users] Merge Module Quagmire

I am having a problem with a portion of my installed application that isn't working. I finally determined that the problem is due to missing components, supplied in merge modules from a vendor. The merge modules I am sure it is weirdness on their part, but I need to work around it. Here are the

Re: [WiX-users] Am I using a property and condition correctly

When I set the Publish value to 1, clicking on the next button does nothing (it does the click animation but does not continue to the next dialog). Why would this happen? Should I move the set property to its on component? From: Aaron Shurts [mailto:[EMAIL PROT

Re: [WiX-users] using permission element within a directory element

Please make sure the solution gets posted here as this has been asked multiple times over the last month or so and I have yet to see a definitive can or can not be done answer from any of the helpful gurus. Thanks very much :-) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROT

Re: [WiX-users] using permission element within a directory element

I think this is a syntax issue on my part. Should I be using directoryref? Can anyone provide a code snippet? Thanks, John > How do I add a permission element within a directory element? The > following code generates a compile error. Basically, I want to change > the permissions of the "product

Re: [WiX-users] Problem with SQL custom actions.

The solution file that ships with v3 is no good - I think it is just a copy of the v2 one. You can either build your own (although I found it tedious to add all the projects - that is probably why it was never updated) or build it from the command line using NAnt. Neil Neil Sleightholm X2 S

Re: [WiX-users] Using heat.exe as part of an automated build process

Also, people seem to forget that Wix is open/shared source. If something 'sucks' then 'fix it'. Or, feel free to lay down $5000 on something that sucks worse. -Matt _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Arnson Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 8:34 P

Re: [WiX-users] How to display a the installation folder on the UI?

I think this is because the width of the control is not wide enough to display the whole thing, so it truncates it. Do your users have the ability to browse to a new install location? You might consider using a control of type 'Edit'. -Matt _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:

Re: [WiX-users] Registry Cleanup at uninstall

There is nothing in Windows (the operating system) to really help you remove registry keys from all user profiles. There are a few things (in particular, roaming profiles) that make it impossible to correctly handle this problem. I generally suggest, leave the stuff behind... and if the user up

[WiX-users] How to display a the installation folder on the UI?

Hi All, WiX: v2 I'm trying to display the intended installation folder on a confirmation type screen as part of the UI for the installation. I'm using the following control: Where INSTALLDIR is the directory where my components will be placed. The GUI, however, only displays the last

[WiX-users] using permission element within a directory element

How do I add a permission element within a directory element? The following code generates a compile error. Basically, I want to change the permissions of the "product" directory that gets created on install Thanks, John

[WiX-users] Registry Cleanup at uninstall

Reading over the documentation for MSI, it appears that you can have a registry key and all subkeys removed at uninstall if you include a name of '-' instead of an acutal name. I can see how that would work with HKLM entries, but under UAC with Vista, it probably will only uninstall from the us

Re: [WiX-users] Are ICE45 warnings expected with ElevationShield="yes"?

Anthony Wieser wrote: > I'm a bit puzzled as to which one to move to the WiX folder. > I used the copy from March CTP in Bin\msitools\Schemas\MSI\120\: 24-01-2007 10:44 482,816 ___A_ darice.cub -- sig://boB http://joyofsetup.com/

Re: [WiX-users] closing an application before uninstal

You'll have to write a Custom Action to check for the running process and inform the user. Rob Abubakar wrote: > Hi, > > I want to close an application (an exe file installed by the installer) > before the setup starts to uninstall, or atleast give a warning that the > applciation is running

Re: [WiX-users] Fwd: RE : acl a directory

John, Is the users permission tag propagating? Can you change the permissions on the folder manually to eliminate this problem? Try that and then alter the Permission Element to give you that permission level. First of all I would On 5/22/07, John Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Justin, >

[WiX-users] closing an application before uninstal

Hi, I want to close an application (an exe file installed by the installer) before the setup starts to uninstall, or atleast give a warning that the applciation is running which must be closed before the uninstall runs. How is that done? Regards, ..ab ---

Re: [WiX-users] Russian localisation for WiX2 UI

Thanks alot! That works well! *Peter Sakhno* Software Engineer *Jeppesen Marine *A Boeing Company ph: +7 812 327-98-94 | fax: +7 812 325-12-34 | [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cruise L.l.c. *|* 8, 21 Linia |

[WiX-users] Problems setting the Level of a Feature using Condition

Hi, I've been struggling for over a week trying to get this to work. I am about ready to quit on the whole thing all together & just write a small application to do this & use a CustomAction for it at the end of the install process but I figure one last throw of the dice won't hurt & hopefully some

Re: [WiX-users] Russian localisation for WiX2 UI

Hi, You can download it from http://www.tramontana.co.hu/wix/loc/ http://www.tramontana.co.hu/wix/loc/wixui_ru-ru.wxl It is not yet officially distributed, but it is finished (according to the page). Regards Stefan Peter G. Sakhno wrote: > Does any body have WixUI_ru-ru.wxl, Russian localisat

Re: [WiX-users] Can I put preprocessor directly under Wix tag?

That should be possible. -Brian Simoneau -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bei Liu (Volt) Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 7:52 PM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Can I put preproc

Re: [WiX-users] RegisterClassInfo / RegisterProgIdInfo not called?

It doesn't call these on WinXP either but it all works on XP. I also doublechecked, it seems all the files and registrysettings are applied to the Win2k system. Still not working though -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/RegisterClassInfo---RegisterProgIdInfo-not-called--tf38

[WiX-users] RegisterClassInfo / RegisterProgIdInfo not called?

Aye more mergemodule stuff. Been trying for the life of me to debug the merge-modules we use here that refuse to work on Win2k in our MSI package. So I ran an old WISE installation we had with the merge-modules in them and after that our application runs, so somehow that did it right. So I grabb

[WiX-users] Russian localisation for WiX2 UI

Does any body have WixUI_ru-ru.wxl, Russian localisation for WiX2 UI? -- *Peter Sakhno* Software Engineer *Jeppesen Marine *A Boeing Company ph: +7 812 327-98-94 | fax: +7 812 325-12-34 | [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[WiX-users] SQLdatabase install c:\

Hi! I have the follow .wxs. I use the UIRef Id="WixUI_Common" thing. I run the .msi, I chose to have the database file to install c:\ then sometimes I got an permission error that says I cannt install in c:\, but if I rerun and try to install somewhere else, like c:\tmp, then it runs f

Re: [WiX-users] Using heat.exe as part of an automated build process

Scott, Not everything that goes into the installer is COM and self registration. Imagine you have a folder containing hundreds of html and gif files for your product documentation. Now having a tool for automating the 'harvesting' process such that every time you add few gifs to that folder, th

[WiX-users] Upgrade problem

Hello! I have a question about upgrading my application. My original installation script (msi) does a lot of things: - copy many files (.dll, .aspx, .config,...) into directories - creates virtual directories (virtual directory name is entered in msi dialog) - creates database on SQL Server (data

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