I've found a number of topics about log file location and some topics about logging detail levels by searching the mail list and the bug tracker. I still don't know how to get logging working the way I want so here we go again.
The Windows Installer properties that interact with logging are MsiLogFileLocation and MsiLogging. They can be used to configure logging the way I want for Msi files run directly from Windows Installer. The main problem I have with using these properties is that they are only supported in Windows Installer 4.0 and up. This would require upgrading all of my Windows XP customers to Windows Installer 4.5. A detailed discussion of the configuration issues follows. The question that applies to the entire discussion is: Is there any way to do this without Windows Installer 4.5 or newer? 1. Log file location - It is important for support purposes that log files from failed installs be saved to known safe locations. The TEMP directory is not a safe location. The standard msi log file name is meaningless. The IT guys I deal with may be calling me for support several days after they encountered the problem. I've implemented custom actions that copy the Msi log file to a known safe (and clearly named) location if the install fails or is cancelled. This works both when the msi is run directly or when it is run as part of a bundle. The log file that I don't have any solution for is the Burn bundle log. Is there any way to copy the bundle log when a bundle fails? Changing the location would work as well. 2. Since I'm currently a beginner with Windows Installer I have my log level detail set to "voicewarmupx!" by setting the MsiLogging property. This works when I run the msi directly. When I run it as part of a bundle Burn is overriding my detail setting with its own. I would like to see one of the following: a) being able to set the log level detail from the bootstrapper or b) being able to stop Burn from overriding my MsiLogging setting Comments and suggestions will be appreciated. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
