Oops, that's what you get for skimming help and source files. In closer examination I do actually use ComputerName, only one wix file has LocalMachine and it is used in a Util:PermissionEx@domain which then resolves to null and that works.
Scary. Inherited code that 'works' can be fun. Dave -----Original Message----- From: Chad Petersen [mailto:chad.peter...@harlandfs.com] Sent: 24 March 2011 19:06 To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Get computer name?? Actually, I've been using [ComputerName] since MSI 2.0. If you read those requirements a bit closer it goes on to say... Windows Installer on Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, and Windows 2000. Which implies just about any version. The 4.0, 4,5 and 5.0 are required if you are on the newer OSes from the sound of it. Minor point, but I thought it worth a mention. -----Original Message----- From: David Watson [mailto:dwat...@sdl.com] Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 11:45 AM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Get computer name?? ComputerName should work on msi verions 4 and up. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa368009(VS.85).aspx I use [LocalMachine] when creating local accounts... -----Original Message----- From: kim [mailto:contactme...@gmail.com] Sent: 24 March 2011 18:34 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Get computer name?? How can i populate a control with the name of the computer on which msi is executed. I used [ComputerName] and [COMPUTERNAME] property but its not working. Please advice. thanks -- View this message in context: http://windows-installer-xml-wix-toolset.687559.n2.nabble.com/Get-comput er-na me-tp6205253p6205253.html Sent from the wix-users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----- - Enable your software for Intel(R) Active Management Technology to meet the growing manageability and security demands of your customers. Businesses are taking advantage of Intel(R) vPro (TM) technology - will your software be a part of the solution? Download the Intel(R) Manageability Checker today! http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-dev2devmar _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users SDL PLC confidential, all rights reserved. If you are not the intended recipient of this mail SDL requests and requires that you delete it without acting upon or copying any of its contents, and we further request that you advise us. SDL PLC is a public limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 02675207. Registered address: Globe House, Clivemont Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 7DY, UK. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------ Enable your software for Intel(R) Active Management Technology to meet the growing manageability and security demands of your customers. Businesses are taking advantage of Intel(R) vPro (TM) technology - will your software be a part of the solution? Download the Intel(R) Manageability Checker today! http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-dev2devmar _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Enable your software for Intel(R) Active Management Technology to meet the growing manageability and security demands of your customers. Businesses are taking advantage of Intel(R) vPro (TM) technology - will your software be a part of the solution? Download the Intel(R) Manageability Checker today! http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-dev2devmar _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Enable your software for Intel(R) Active Management Technology to meet the growing manageability and security demands of your customers. Businesses are taking advantage of Intel(R) vPro (TM) technology - will your software be a part of the solution? Download the Intel(R) Manageability Checker today! http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-dev2devmar _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
