Here's the info on how to do it from the new How To topic I wrote on this very
topic that should show up in the next weekly WiX build:
How To: Install the Visual C++ Redistributable with your installer
If your application depends on the Visual C++ runtimes you can include them as
part of your installer to simplify the installation experience for your end
users. This how to describes including the Visual C++ runtime merge modules
into your installer and explains the expected ICE warnings you will see.
Step 1: Obtain the correct Visual C++ runtime merge modules
The Visual C++ runtime merge modules are installed with Visual Studio and are
located in \Program Files\Common Files\Merge Modules. The Visual C++ 8.0
runtime file is Microsoft_VC80_CRT_x86.msm. This same MSM is used for the
Visual C++ 8.0 SP1 runtime, however it is updated in place by the Visual Studio
2005 SP1 installer. The Visual Studio 9.0 runtime file is
Microsoft_VC90_CRT_x86.msm. There is generally no need to include the policy
MSMs as part of the installation.
Step 2: Include the merge module in your installer
To include the merge module in your installer use the <Merge> and <MergeRef>
elements. The following example illustrates how these elements are used.
<DirectoryRef Id="TARGETDIR">
<Merge Id="VCRedist" SourceFile="MySourceFiles\Microsoft_VC80_CRT_x86.msm"
DiskId="1" Language="0"/>
</DirectoryRef>
<Feature Id="VCRedist" Title="Visual C++ 8.0 Runtime" AllowAdvertise="no"
Display="hidden" Level="1">
<MergeRef Id="VCRedist"/>
</Feature>
The Merge element ensures the merge module is included in the final Windows
Installer package. A unique id is assigned using the Id attribute. The
SourceFile attribute points to the location of the merge module on your
machine. The DiskId attribute should match the DiskId specified in your
project's Media element. The Language attribute should always be 0.
The MergeRef element is used within a Feature element to actually install the
merge module. In the example above a feature specific to the runtime is created
and marked as hidden to prevent it from displaying in any UI your installer may
use. The MergeRef refers to the merge module by its unique id.
A note about ICE warnings
Including the Visual C++ Runtime merge module in your installer will result in
the following ICE warnings:
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE03: String overflow (greater than length
permitted in column); Table: Component, Column: KeyPath, Key(s):
downlevel_manifest.8.0.50727.762.98CB24AD_52FB_DB5F_FF1F_C8B3B9A1E18E
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE03: String overflow (greater than length
permitted in column); Table: Component, Column: KeyPath, Key(s):
downlevel_manifest.8.0.50727.100.98CB24AD_52FB_DB5F_FF1F_C8B3B9A1E18E
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE03: String overflow (greater than length
permitted in column); Table: Component, Column: KeyPath, Key(s):
downlevel_manifest.8.0.50727.101.98CB24AD_52FB_DB5F_FF1F_C8B3B9A1E18E
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE03: String overflow (greater than length
permitted in column); Table: Component, Column: KeyPath, Key(s):
downlevel_manifest.8.0.50727.103.98CB24AD_52FB_DB5F_FF1F_C8B3B9A1E18E
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE03: String overflow (greater than length
permitted in column); Table: Component, Column: KeyPath, Key(s):
downlevel_manifest.8.0.50727.104.98CB24AD_52FB_DB5F_FF1F_C8B3B9A1E18E
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE03: String overflow (greater than length
permitted in column); Table: Component, Column: KeyPath, Key(s):
downlevel_manifest.8.0.50727.193.98CB24AD_52FB_DB5F_FF1F_C8B3B9A1E18E
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE03: String overflow (greater than length
permitted in column); Table: Registry, Column: Registry, Key(s):
reg_downlevel_manifest.8.0.50727.100.98CB24AD_52FB_DB5F_FF1F_C8B3B9A1E18E
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE03: String overflow (greater than length
permitted in column); Table: Registry, Column: Registry, Key(s):
reg_downlevel_manifest.8.0.50727.101.98CB24AD_52FB_DB5F_FF1F_C8B3B9A1E18E
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE03: String overflow (greater than length
permitted in column); Table: Registry, Column: Registry, Key(s):
reg_downlevel_manifest.8.0.50727.103.98CB24AD_52FB_DB5F_FF1F_C8B3B9A1E18E
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE03: String overflow (greater than length
permitted in column); Table: Registry, Column: Registry, Key(s):
reg_downlevel_manifest.8.0.50727.104.98CB24AD_52FB_DB5F_FF1F_C8B3B9A1E18E
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE03: String overflow (greater than length
permitted in column); Table: Registry, Column: Registry, Key(s):
reg_downlevel_manifest.8.0.50727.193.98CB24AD_52FB_DB5F_FF1F_C8B3B9A1E18E
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE03: String overflow (greater than length
permitted in column); Table: Registry, Column: Registry, Key(s):
reg_downlevel_manifest.8.0.50727.762.98CB24AD_52FB_DB5F_FF1F_C8B3B9A1E18E
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE25: Possible dependency failure as we do
not find [EMAIL PROTECTED] v in ModuleSignature table
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE82: This action
SystemFolder.98CB24AD_52FB_DB5F_FF1F_C8B3B9A1E18E has duplicate sequence number
1 in the table InstallExecuteSequence
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE82: This action
SystemFolder.98CB24AD_52FB_DB5F_FF1F_C8B3B9A1E18E has duplicate sequence number
1 in the table InstallUISequence
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE82: This action
SystemFolder.98CB24AD_52FB_DB5F_FF1F_C8B3B9A1E18E has duplicate sequence number
1 in the table AdminExecuteSequence
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE82: This action
SystemFolder.98CB24AD_52FB_DB5F_FF1F_C8B3B9A1E18E has duplicate sequence number
1 in the table AdminUISequence
light.exe(0,0): warning LGHT1076: ICE82: This action
SystemFolder.98CB24AD_52FB_DB5F_FF1F_C8B3B9A1E18E has duplicate sequence number
1 in the table AdvtExecuteSequence
These warnings are expected and are due to how the Visual C++ merge modules
were authored. For more details see Aaron Stebner's blog entry
(http://blogs.msdn.com/astebner/archive/2007/02/13/building-an-msi-using-wix-v3-0-that-includes-the-vc-8-0-runtime-merge-modules.aspx).
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Will Burton
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 9:52 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [WiX-users] Question on Merge Modules
I have a program I need to install that won't work without the VC 9.0
redistributable package. Can I simply add the necessary merge modules and
be done? Or is there more involved?
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