See http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa371254(VS.85).aspx for options on return value from CA. Perhaps you need IDABORT=3.
Regards, Alex Shevchuk -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Rerick Sent: Monday, August 04, 2008 1:03 PM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] custom action All, For a product install, I need to check some attributes of the installed SQL Server database and also make sure that the SQL Browser service is running. This needs to be checked before the product is installed. I have a VB script (I know they are evil, but I this is a requirement I can't get around) that checks the database for the specific attributes. If the attributes are not enabled, the script asks the user if they want to enable them and restart the database service. It also checks the SQL Browser service to be sure the start mode is Automatic and that it is started. If not, the user is prompted to change it and start the service. The script works correctly and does exactly what I need it to do. If the user does not want to enable the attributes and restart the service or doesn't want to start the SQL Browser service, the install needs to terminate immediately. The product can not be installed if the database attributes are not enabled or if SQL Browser isn't running. My question: what MSI variable(s) do I set in the VB script so that the installer will abort the install as soon as the script is finished? I have looked in the MSI Properties documentation but can't find any variable that would do that. I would like this to be treated as an error in the install and have the installer go directly to the Finish screen. Thanks for all of your help. Mike Rerick Sr. Software Engineer - Professional Services <blocked::http://www.iwsinc.com/> 9200 S.E. Sunnybrook Blvd., Suite 170 Clackamas, OR 97015 Phone: (503) 353-8068 Fax: (503) 353-8065 The information contained in this transmission contains potentially privileged, export controlled and/or confidential information of Imageware Systems, Inc. or its customers or partners. It is intended only to be read by the person(s) named above and for no other purpose. You are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, duplication of this communication or use of its contents for any purpose not authorized expressly by Imageware Systems, Inc. is strictly prohibited and could lead to both civil and/or criminal penalties. If you are not the intended recipient, you are prohibited to review the contents herein and please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. To reply to our e-mail administrator directly, please send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based applications with Moblin SDK & win great prizes Grand prize is a trip for two to an Open Source event anywhere in the world http://moblin-contest.org/redirect.php?banner_id=100&url=/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
