Re: [WiX-users] Windows installer problems when users choose install directory.

2009-12-21 Thread XorPtr
Hey Rob, I think I know what you're referring to. The ICE57 error comes up if you mix per machine and per user data, however this wasn't happening with the registrykey I was setting for the unadvertised shortcuts. Thanks for the input though! Rob Mensching-7 wrote: > > Where was the File inst

Re: [WiX-users] Windows installer problems when users choose install directory.

2009-12-17 Thread Rob Mensching
Where was the File installed? If it was to a per-machine location then mixing in per-user stuff (like HKCU registry key) can create interesting behaviors. Sorry, I don't remember more specifics but I know there is an ICE that complains about it. Maybe that will lead to a trail... On Thu, Dec 17, 2

Re: [WiX-users] Windows installer problems when users choose install directory.

2009-12-17 Thread XorPtr
Hey! I think I was able to finally solve this issue which also related so other issues with alternate patching not working. The reason for all the trouble seemed to be the use of RegistryKey entries for non advertised shortcuts in the related components. Original wix for example:

[WiX-users] Windows installer problems when users choose install directory.

2009-12-09 Thread XorPtr
This is actually another cry for help on what's probably a related issue with installing a patch when users install to an alternate directory. The original issue was that when patching our product the patch only works when the user installs to the default directory, if they choose their own the p