[WiX-users] Getting FileInUse to work on Install (works on Uninstall)

Hi all, I have an install that creates an extension in MS Outlook. So outlook needs to close before copying files etc.. and then restart after. (Just like it does on an uninstall) I have a CloseApplication and a set property custom action: util:CloseApplication Id=CloseMicrosoftOutlook

Re: [WiX-users] Getting FileInUse to work on Install (works on Uninstall)

A verbose log might show you why it wants to reboot, and it's not clear to me why an install would offer a FilesInUse situation - you're registering an extension, but I don't see why Outlook is using anything that you're changing. Uninstall is clearly different because you are deleting an

Re: [WiX-users] Getting FileInUse to work on Install (works on Uninstall)

It's a COM add in for the Ribbon bar in Outlook, Outlook needs to be restarted in order for the add in to show... So the fileinuse is the perfect tool to use since it closes the app and ATTEMPTS to restart after... Steve -Original Message- From: Phil Wilson