Re: [WiX-users] Installs on XP but not on Win7

2011-11-17 Thread Alec Taylor
u, Nov 17, 2011 at 10:49 PM, Alec Taylor wrote: > >> The security template may be the issue. >> >> On Fri, Nov 18, 2011 at 2:46 PM, Andy Clugston wrote: >> > I have a WiX 3.0 installer that works okay on XP SP3, but when attempting >> > to install on Windows 7 P

Re: [WiX-users] Installs on XP but not on Win7

2011-11-17 Thread Alec Taylor
The security template may be the issue. On Fri, Nov 18, 2011 at 2:46 PM, Andy Clugston wrote: > I have a WiX 3.0 installer that works okay on XP SP3, but when attempting > to install on Windows 7 Pro SP1 I see the following error: > > "Action ended 18:33:17: InstallFinalize. Return value 3." > >

Re: [WiX-users] Download packages automatically (showing progress bar) during install

2011-09-22 Thread Alec Taylor
ar to NuGet? > > -Original Message----- > From: Alec Taylor [mailto:alec.tayl...@gmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 12:19 AM > To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. > Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Download packages automatically (showing progress > bar) during

Re: [WiX-users] Download packages automatically (showing progress bar) during install

2011-09-21 Thread Alec Taylor
nstaller. If you find a way to do it then that'd be an interesting addition > to the WiX toolset. > > On Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 8:59 PM, Alec Taylor wrote: > >> Yes, but WiX can be extended without extending Windows Installer, right? >> >> On Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 1

Re: [WiX-users] Download packages automatically (showing progress bar) during install

2011-09-21 Thread Alec Taylor
onent and is not open sourced. > > ---- > > From: "Alec Taylor" > > Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 10:33 AM > > To: "General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset." > > > Subject: Re: [WiX-users] D

Re: [WiX-users] Download packages automatically (showing progress bar) during install

2011-09-21 Thread Alec Taylor
blog/posts/2009/7/14/Lets-talk-about-Burn). > Downloading is already part of it. > On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 3:43 AM, Alec Taylor wrote: > >> Any plans to build this in? >> >> If you can send me some pointers in the right direction I might give a go >> myself >>

Re: [WiX-users] Download packages automatically (showing progress bar) during install

2011-09-19 Thread Alec Taylor
t; On Sun, Sep 18, 2011 at 12:03 AM, Alec Taylor wrote: > >> Good evening, >> >> How do I download packages automatically (showing progress bar) during >> install? >> >> (I've done this using NSIS, just wondering if it's po

[WiX-users] Download packages automatically (showing progress bar) during install

2011-09-18 Thread Alec Taylor
Good evening, How do I download packages automatically (showing progress bar) during install? (I've done this using NSIS, just wondering if it's possible in WiX) Thanks for all suggestions, Alec Taylor -- B

Re: [WiX-users] ClickThrough

2011-09-09 Thread Alec Taylor
rty > api. > Written in c++ and atl > > -Original Message----- > From: Alec Taylor [mailto:alec.tayl...@gmail.com] > Sent: 08 September 2011 15:32 > To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. > Subject: Re: [WiX-users] ClickThrough > > Oh, he mentioned

Re: [WiX-users] ClickThrough

2011-09-08 Thread Alec Taylor
Oh, he mentioned automatic updates? Well what language is your project written in, and if it has a GUI component, which library did you use? On 9/8/11, Tobias S wrote: > Maybe Indigorose TrueUpdate could fulfill the needed requirements. > > Regards > Tobias > > --

Re: [WiX-users] ClickThrough

2011-09-08 Thread Alec Taylor
WiXedit Although I too am interested in hmne.sourceforge.net / InnoSetup style Wizard for creation of MSIs officially part of WiX. On Thu, Sep 8, 2011 at 8:29 PM, Michael Tissington wrote: > Is ClickThrough still being developed ? > > What other options are there for managing (and tracking) auto

[WiX-users] Switching from MSZIP or LZX to LZMA compression by integrating UPX

2011-08-24 Thread Alec Taylor
l name of UPX.EXE (get from "http://upx.sourceforge.net/";) ;--- I want highest compression - --best ;--- Backup the DLL as a debugging aid... ---

[WiX-users] Customising WiX (mondo) Interface and adding Branding

2011-08-23 Thread Alec Taylor
up? (Mondo seems pretty old-fashioned in comparison... I know I can make my own interface, but am asking if someones made one already [and have distributed it]) • How do I set the Branding Text? (BrandingLR, BrandingUL) • How do I set the my own logos? Thanks for all suggestions, A

Re: [WiX-users] WiX Wrappers: For or against?

2011-08-23 Thread Alec Taylor
It's a GUI editor plus a simple wizard and a >> couple of other features. You can switch into the .wxs file easily using one >> of the menu items that runs a text editor of your choice and it will detect >> and reload changes when you switch back. The files it generates

[WiX-users] WiX Wrappers: For or against?

2011-08-20 Thread Alec Taylor
rtain one (not necessarily from above), or would you recommend figuring it out without wrappers? (e.g. just use CLI compilers and Notepad2) Thanks for all suggestions, Alec Taylor -- Get a FREE DOWNLOAD! and learn more

Re: [WiX-users] Compress files into an exe

2011-08-19 Thread Alec Taylor
Just use NSIS, you'll have this complete in a second (with LZMA compression). Enjoy On Fri, Aug 19, 2011 at 6:31 PM, Peter Shirtcliffe wrote: > How about a winrar/winzip/7zip/etc self-extracting exe ? Maybe Burn if you > don't mind using a beta and aren't about to release. > > -Original Mess

[WiX-users] General, Alec Taylor has invited you to open a Gmail account

2011-04-27 Thread Alec Taylor
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Re: [WiX-users] old unanswered question regarding to Dialog Close button

2011-04-27 Thread Alec Taylor
Universe implodes. On Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 3:07 AM, Blair wrote: > I'm curious: what happens if you include but disable the cancel button? > > -Original Message- > From: Tobias S [mailto:tobias.s1...@gmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 5:13 AM > To: General discussion for Windows

Re: [WiX-users] compression

2011-01-18 Thread Alec Taylor
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Re: [WiX-users] compression

2011-01-18 Thread Alec Taylor
Why isn't there a "best" setting? Like with NSIS; one which tries each one and gives you the best compression =] On Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 9:31 PM, Pally Sandher wrote: > Try  CompressionLevel="high" as it's better than "mszip" in my > experience. > > Also your MSI itself will be a significant par

Re: [WiX-users] Using LZMA instead of default compression

2010-12-08 Thread Alec Taylor
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Re: [WiX-users] Using LZMA instead of default compression

2010-12-08 Thread Alec Taylor
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[WiX-users] Using LZMA instead of default compression

2010-12-08 Thread Alec Taylor
Hi I've been using MakeMSI for a while now, and it's great that it uses LZMA [through http://upx.sourceforge.net/], as it offers an excellent compressions ratio with a fast decompression. Can the same be done with WiX? - If so, how? Please tell me if this can be done Thank you, A

[WiX-users] Generating a complete WiX Installer using CLI Tools

2010-08-15 Thread Alec Taylor
, and perhaps some example code? Thank you so much, Alec Taylor -- This SF.net email is sponsored by Make an app they can't live without Enter the BlackBerry Developer Challenge http://p.sf.net/sfu/R

Re: [WiX-users] Porting installer to WiX

2010-07-15 Thread Alec Taylor
Yes, a million info programs around Try SuperORCA On Fri, Jul 16, 2010 at 2:39 AM, Thode, Katelyn wrote: > I am working on porting an InstallShield installer over to wix.  I don't have > the source code for the installer and the installer itself is an executable > file.  Is there a way to get

Re: [WiX-users] Calling an exe file upon installation (works but either cmd remains open, or installation does not finish)

2010-07-15 Thread Alec Taylor
If you don't know how to write a Launcher .exe, I can make one for you Just ask On Wed, Jul 14, 2010 at 4:49 PM, wrote: > Hi > > Thanks for your answer. Having a launcher exe seems to be the save way to go. > In the meantime, i noticed that on some machine it works as supposed, using > the fol

Re: [WiX-users] Detect older version not working?

2010-03-18 Thread Alec Taylor
Surprisingly easy to do! Simply perform an: msiexec /x {GUID} -- Download Intel® Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs proactively, and fine-tune applications for paralle

Re: [WiX-users] Default Icon for Advertised Shortcuts

2010-03-16 Thread Alec Taylor
It's in the shell32.dll I forget the exact command, but next time you have a USB virus, check the autorun.inf for the info. -- Download Intel® Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling,

Re: [WiX-users] How do I: Generate a Complete Installer usingCommand-Line Tools

2010-03-14 Thread Alec Taylor
Thanks, I think that's what I'm looking for On Tue, Mar 9, 2010 at 4:43 PM, Lisa Gracias wrote: >> >> I was wondering if you had any/knew of any complete Installers created >> with ONLY the command-line tools? - With full step-by-step tutorial on >> how to generate one? >> > Browse through the so

Re: [WiX-users] If certain version (or higher) of Java's JDK is installed, continue, else download & install latest JDK

2010-03-14 Thread Alec Taylor
Thanks, I'll look into it. On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 11:05 AM, dB. wrote: > This can be done with a bootstrapper. Try http://dotnetinstaller.codeplex.com. > > dB. @ dblock.org > Moscow|Geneva|Seattle|New York > > > > -Original Message- > From: Alec Taylo

Re: [WiX-users] How do I: Generate a Complete Installer usingCommand-Line Tools

2010-03-08 Thread Alec Taylor
That was weird. Well thanks!!! If anyone has any suggestions on how I can further my understanding, and speed with which it takes to Generate a Complete Installer using the WiX toolset, please enlighten me Thank you so much, Alec Taylor On 3/7/10, Bob Arnson wrote: > On 3/5/2010 8:31

Re: [WiX-users] Wix 3.5 - current state of Burn

2010-03-05 Thread Alec Taylor
If you mean to embed 3 installers, be aware of the MSI limitations. (can't run more than one at once) So you'd have to link them all into run on Finish or Run on Close dialogs. On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 7:29 AM, Jacques Eloff wrote: > Hi > > What is the current state of Burn (I'm running 3.5.1419.

Re: [WiX-users] How do I: Generate a Complete Installer usingCommand-Line Tools

2010-03-05 Thread Alec Taylor
-step tutorial on how to generate one? Thank you so much, Alec Taylor On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 9:58 PM, Pally Sandher wrote: > Package Elements are children of Product Elements > (http://wix.sourceforge.net/manual-wix3/wix_xsd_package.htm). That's > what the error is essentially saying

[WiX-users] How do I: Generate a Complete Installer using Command-Line Tools

2010-03-03 Thread Alec Taylor
the other compilation steps, received this error; error CNDL0005 : The Wix element contains an unexpected child element 'Package' . java.wxs _ I am aware that I am doing something wrong. What am I doing wrong & how do I fix it? Thank you so much, Alec Taylor ---

Re: [WiX-users] How do I: Automatically generate file-listings of Directory Structure in WiX Format

2010-03-03 Thread Alec Taylor
Thanks, had a feeling it was something simple like that :) -- Download Intel® Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs proactively, and fine-tune applications for parallel pe

[WiX-users] If certain version (or higher) of Java's JDK is installed, continue, else download & install latest JDK

2010-03-03 Thread Alec Taylor
Top of the Morning to you, I've noticed in some Installers, eg; NSIS, it is possible to do what the subject is requesting. Is this possible with WiX? If so, what's the method? Please alleviate my confusion. Thank you so much, A

Re: [WiX-users] Launch notepad in foreground

2010-03-03 Thread Alec Taylor
Or you could simply run on finish? On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 5:05 AM, Wilson, Phil wrote: > This is usually a losing game. > > http://blogs.msdn.com/oldnewthing/archive/2009/02/20/9435239.aspx plus > discussion > > Can you arrange to have the install complete while Notepad continues to run? > If y

[WiX-users] How do I: Automatically generate file-listings of Directory Structure in WiX Format

2010-03-03 Thread Alec Taylor
ou know of one. Thank you so much, Alec Taylor -- Download Intel® Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs proactively, and fine-tune applications for parallel performanc

[WiX-users] WiX vs MakeMSI - Which should I use?

2010-02-26 Thread Alec Taylor
Also, is there a tool/script/program I can use to generate the file-list from my directory structure in WiX's XML format? Please alleviate my confusion. Thank you so much, Alec Taylor -- Download Intel® Parallel Studi