[WiX-users] SQL Server 64 Bit

2014-02-26 Thread Ravishankar
Hi, I have a installer(msi) created on the development machine with the below specifications 1.Win 7(64 bit) 2.SQL Server 2008 R2 - SP2(32 Bit) 3.VS 2010 I have used the sql:SqlDatabase funcationality of creating Database and executing *.sql scripts, this works on the development machine

Re: [WiX-users] How to not copy a file in subsequent installations?

2014-02-26 Thread Fiefie Niles
What are the exact options you are using when reinstalling? When I run the .MSI, all I do is dbl click on the .MSI file, I didn't run it with any option. I will run it with logging On Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 6:17 PM, John Ludlow john.ludlow...@gmail.comwrote: Follow the instructions here:

Re: [WiX-users] SQL Server 64 Bit

2014-02-26 Thread Steven Ogilvie
Ravi, Please provide verbose logging of where it is failing... http://support.microsoft.com/kb/223300 The simplest way for logging a single session is to start the installer with the /l switch msiexec /i c:\path\to\myinstall.msi /l*v c:\path\to\myinstall.log (thanks John) Steve

Re: [WiX-users] SQL Server 64 Bit

2014-02-26 Thread John Ludlow
No problemo :) On 26 February 2014 13:17, Steven Ogilvie steven.ogil...@titus.com wrote: Ravi, Please provide verbose logging of where it is failing... http://support.microsoft.com/kb/223300 The simplest way for logging a single session is to start the installer with the /l switch

Re: [WiX-users] How to not copy a file in subsequent installations?

2014-02-26 Thread faujong
I recreated the .MSI file today, and reran the installation with the following command: msiexec /i C:\Installs\WixWindowsService2012Setup\bin\Release\WixWindowsService2012Setup.msi /l*v C:\Installs\WixWindowsService2012Setup\bin\Release\install.log. It still overrides the config file, and this is

Re: [WiX-users] How to not copy a file in subsequent installations?

2014-02-26 Thread John Ludlow
BTW, you did mention the scheduling in your original mail - I missed it. My bad. On 26 February 2014 15:39, John Ludlow john.ludlow...@gmail.com wrote: Aha! MSI (s) (00:64) [09:59:21:043]: File: C:\Program Files\WixWindowsService2012\WixWindowsService2012.exe.config; To be installed;

Re: [WiX-users] How to not copy a file in subsequent installations?

2014-02-26 Thread John Ludlow
Aha! MSI (s) (00:64) [09:59:21:043]: File: C:\Program Files\WixWindowsService2012\WixWindowsService2012.exe.config; To be installed; Won't patch;No existing file MSI (s) (00:64) [09:59:21:043]: Source for file 'WixWindowsService2012.exe.config' is compressed So why is there No

Re: [WiX-users] How to not copy a file in subsequent installations?

2014-02-26 Thread faujong
Hi John, No existing file is because prior to it the installation removed the file MSI (s) (00:9C) [09:59:20:624]: Executing op: FileRemove(,FileName=WixWindowsService2012.exe.config,,ComponentId={blabla}) MSI (s) (00:9C) [09:59:20:626]: Verifying accessibility of file:

Re: [WiX-users] How to not copy a file in subsequent installations?

2014-02-26 Thread John Ludlow
Um, yes. Have you considered using *afterInstallExecute *or *afterInstallExecuteAgain *instead? On 26 February 2014 15:49, faujong fiefie.ni...@gmail.com wrote: Hi John, No existing file is because prior to it the installation removed the file MSI (s) (00:9C) [09:59:20:624]: Executing op:

Re: [WiX-users] How to not copy a file in subsequent installations?

2014-02-26 Thread Sean
You should not have an Upgrade element and a MajorUpgrade element. You should remove the Upgrade element. Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 07:49:31 -0800 From: fiefie.ni...@gmail.com To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [WiX-users] How to not copy a file in subsequent installations?

Re: [WiX-users] how to keep a web site during upgrade...

2014-02-26 Thread Phil Wilson
The general approach to doing this is to condition the uninstall of the web site on UPGRADINGPRODUCTCODE so it doesn't get uninstalled if it's being upgraded. If you already shipped the product it's too late for that. In the incoming upgrade you'd check for the existence of the web site and do

Re: [WiX-users] Burn Bundle Uninstall Questions

2014-02-26 Thread rw1017
1) Remove the Registry Key in the ARP Uninstall Registry location for the productcode for the old bundle. 2) The active(upgrade) bundle is coded to execute the old(cached) bundle with the -quiet -uninstall flags. Your upgrade bundle should contain the final contents. Current: A.msi, B.msi Desired

Re: [WiX-users] Getting current downloading package name in BA for Web installer

2014-02-26 Thread rw1017
when the bundle is started and cached(different than package cache), it creates a BootstrapperApplicationData.xml in the cached folder. You can parse this based on the PackageID to get the DisplayName. -- View this message in context:

Re: [WiX-users] Burn Bundle Uninstall Questions

2014-02-26 Thread Holger Gubbels
OK, thanks a mit. I have to check why my old bootstrapped shows the UI when called by the new one. What is with the InstallState of the bundle. Is the Property installed in BeginDetect the correct one? Or do I have to check it with all packages and if one is found I know, that the bundle is

Re: [WiX-users] alt key in bootstrapper messes up the foreground/background of controls

2014-02-26 Thread Steve-Ogilvie
Has anyone else had this issue?? have a bitmap that covers text/button/etc controls... launch your bootstrapper, then hit the ALT key, do your controls go in the background (behind the bitmap?) Steve anyone know of a work around??? STeve -- View this message in context:

Re: [WiX-users] How to not copy a file in subsequent installations?

2014-02-26 Thread faujong
Thank you all for your replies. @Sean: If I remove the UpgradeVersion elements, it keeps all the installation, ie when I go to Control Panel\Programs\Programs and Features, my installation shows up multiple times, as many as the number of times I install. @John: When

Re: [WiX-users] How to not copy a file in subsequent installations?

2014-02-26 Thread faujong
http://windows-installer-xml-wix-toolset.687559.n2.nabble.com/file/n7592961/afterInstallExecute.jpg -- View this message in context: http://windows-installer-xml-wix-toolset.687559.n2.nabble.com/How-to-not-copy-a-file-in-subsequent-installations-tp7592929p7592961.html Sent from the wix-users

[WiX-users] Custom action to write into a file while installing and uninstalling MSI file

2014-02-26 Thread Mamidi, Balasubrahmanyam
Hi, we package the lessons and give to users in the format of msi file using wix installer. When users install/ Uninstall these lessons MSI file on their PC's, I should able to log this information with date time MSI name into text file( file needs to create if not exists) under location (per

Re: [WiX-users] Custom action to write into a file while installing and uninstalling MSI file

2014-02-26 Thread John Ludlow
Is this just for logging purposes? Is the normal MSI log not sufficient? If it's not, then depending on your situation, there's a number of options: * The XmlFile element in the Util extension can be tied to a component and update a target file when that component is installed or uninstalled.

[WiX-users] How to install on a subfolder ?

2014-02-26 Thread faujong
The below Directory element installs my Windows Service on c:\program files\WixWindowsService2012. How can I install it on a subfolder, ie c:\program files\myCompany\WixWindowsService2012 ? Directory Id=TARGETDIR Name=SourceDir Directory Id=ProgramFiles64Folder

Re: [WiX-users] Custom action to write into a file while installing and uninstalling MSI file

2014-02-26 Thread Rob Mensching
Or use the Event Log since it should track installation events ___ FireGiant | Dedicated support for the WiX toolset | http://www.firegiant.com/ -Original Message- From: John Ludlow [mailto:john.ludlow...@gmail.com] Sent:

Re: [WiX-users] How to install on a subfolder ?

2014-02-26 Thread rw1017
Directory Id=TARGETDIR Name=SourceDir Directory Id=ProgramFiles64Folder Directory Id=myCompany Name=myCompany Directory Id=INSTALLFOLDER Name=WixWindowsService2012 / /Directory

Re: [WiX-users] How to install on a subfolder ?

2014-02-26 Thread faujong
Thanks, that works ! -- View this message in context: http://windows-installer-xml-wix-toolset.687559.n2.nabble.com/How-to-install-on-a-subfolder-tp7592965p7592968.html Sent from the wix-users mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [WiX-users] alt key in bootstrapper messes up the foreground/background of controls

2014-02-26 Thread Hoover, Jacob
I can reproduce a bug where releasing the Alt key doesn't clear the accelerator key with WixStdBA. -Original Message- From: Steve-Ogilvie [mailto:steven.ogil...@titus.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 1:27 PM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [WiX-users] alt key in

Re: [WiX-users] alt key in bootstrapper messes up the foreground/background of controls

2014-02-26 Thread Steve-Ogilvie
sorry if I sound dimwitted... what does that have to do with controls going into the background and the images into the foreground? i.e. launch bootstrapper and I have a light gray background image to have the full area of the bootstrapper dialog a light gray colour (couldn't see how to change

[WiX-users] Detect if MS HotFix installed during Bundle installation?

2014-02-26 Thread Shane Corbin
As part of my bundle BA I'd like to conditionally install a MS HotFix. No sense installing it if it's already installed. 1) How do I determine if it's installed? 2) Is chaining a .msu any different than a .msi? -- View this message in context:

Re: [WiX-users] WixExtension: how to use a messages.xml file

2014-02-26 Thread Bob Arnson
On 25-Feb-14 10:34, Phill Hogland wrote: candle.exe(0,0): error CNDL0001: Stream is not a valid resource file. Open the extension in ILSpy (etc) and make sure the name is what you're expecting. -- sig://boB http://joyofsetup.com/

Re: [WiX-users] alt key in bootstrapper messes up the foreground/background of controls

2014-02-26 Thread Bob Arnson
On 26-Feb-14 18:33, Hoover, Jacob wrote: I can reproduce a bug where releasing the Alt key doesn't clear the accelerator key with WixStdBA. What does clear the accelerator key mean? -- sig://boB http://joyofsetup.com/

Re: [WiX-users] Getting current downloading package name in BA for Web installer

2014-02-26 Thread Saravanan
Hi, I have added two msipackages element in Wix bundle. Chain MsiPackage DisplayName=Sample Installer Demo1 Id=msi_installer1 SourceFile=E:\SampleMSI1.msi DownloadUrl= http://{URL}/SampleMSI1.msi; Compressed=no Permanent=yes / MsiPackage DisplayName=Sample Installer Demo2

Re: [WiX-users] Getting current downloading package name in BA for Web installer

2014-02-26 Thread Rob Mensching
Chain/@ParallelCache='yes' ___ FireGiant | Dedicated support for the WiX toolset | http://www.firegiant.com/ -Original Message- From: Saravanan [mailto:periyasa...@syncfusion.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 10:24