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> WiX doesn't do it, the
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WiX doesn't do it, the Windows Installer does. WiX is just the language.
Check out the FileSearch element.
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> Funny you say that, I was doing some work with KB976477
I'm a purist but I write my custom actions as declarative, data driven
beasties designed so I never have to solve that problem again. That attitude
is where the bulk of the WiX toolset custom actions come from.
Simply put, custom actions will be the most vulnerable part of your install.
Avoid the
Thanks
- Shaun
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Thanks, Chris!
Funny it should be you that replies. I'm looking at deploying a VSTO add-in and
I've read the related articles on you
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VB/JScript is still a no go. The managed blog was ( thankfully ) O.B.E. when
WiX released managed custom action via DTF.
Personally, if I had the C++ chops,
VB/JScript is still a no go. The managed blog was ( thankfully ) O.B.E. when
WiX released managed custom action via DTF.
Personally, if I had the C++ chops, had enough reusable libraries and was
typically shipping unmanaged apps then I probably would be an unmanaged
purist for CA's. Wi
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