Hi, I've just posted the following comment to Rob's blog.
------ Hi all, the first thing I do with an MSI log is to open with the Microsoft tool "Windows Installer Verbose Log Analyzer" (WiLogUtl.exe). One Problem is that WiLogUtl.exe support only MSI logs up to MSI version 3.0.0.0. So if I have a log file from a newer version I first change the version in the first line of the log file using notepad or any better editor. As example the first line is === Verbose logging started: 1/20/2012 8:58:55 Build type: SHIP UNICODE 3.01.4001.5512 Calling process: C:\WINDOWS\system32\msiexec.exe === so I change 3.01.4001.5512 to 3.0.0.0 and save the log file. Now WiLogUtl.exe will be able to handle the log file. Just open the log file an press the "Analyze" button. Now you get a "Detailed Log File View" dialog from where you could check states, properties etc. My prefered option is the "HTML Log". Allow Blocked Content is required. Now you could use the buttons "First Error", "Last Error", "Previous Error" and "Next Error" to navigate. For better reading the lines are formated in different colors. When jumping to an error you have to scroll some lines up to find the reason of the error like Rob said in his blog. ----- Cheers, Thomas Von: James Green <jgr...@mango-solutions.com> An: "General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset." <wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net> Datum: 25.01.2012 17:21 Betreff: Re: [WiX-users] ERROR1603 http://robmensching.com/blog/posts/2010/8/2/The-first-thing-I-do-with-an-MSI-log Thanks Rob, probably the most useful piece of info I've heard regarding MSI's. I knew about the logs but not "value 3". Cheers, James LEGAL NOTICE This message is intended for the use of the named recipient(s) only and may contain confidential and / or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and delete this message. Any unauthorised use of the information contained in this message is prohibited. Mango Business Solutions Limited is registered in England under No. 4560258 with its registered office at Suite 3, Middlesex House, Rutherford Close, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 2EF, UK. PLEASE CONSIDER THE ENVIRONMENT BEFORE PRINTING THIS EMAIL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Keep Your Developer Skills Current with LearnDevNow! The most comprehensive online learning library for Microsoft developers is just $99.99! Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL - plus HTML5, CSS3, MVC3, Metro Style Apps, more. Free future releases when you subscribe now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/learndevnow-d2d _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Keep Your Developer Skills Current with LearnDevNow! The most comprehensive online learning library for Microsoft developers is just $99.99! Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL - plus HTML5, CSS3, MVC3, Metro Style Apps, more. Free future releases when you subscribe now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/learndevnow-d2d _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
