Re: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers
Has this issue been resolved with WiX v3 and DIFxApp? On 1/30/07, Rob Mensching [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is a bug open on WiX v3 about not quite integrating correctly with DIFxApp. *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Levi Wilson *Sent:* Tuesday, January 30, 2007 5:27 AM *To:* Quinton Tormanen *Cc:* wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net *Subject:* Re: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers Alright, I'm trying to give this DIFxApp a shot. I'm using Version 3 of WiX, and it will not allow me to put DriverXXX attributes in the component. Nor will it allow me to use the Driver/ element inside my component. I've been trying to go through the article found here ( http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/ms790289.aspx) but can't seem to get past this. Which version of WiX did you use when using DIFxApp? On 1/29/07, *Quinton Tormanen* [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DIFxApp will install hardware drivers if you provide it with the .INF file(s) and the referenced files from the package. Whether a file system driver fits that bill is over my head, although it sounds a bit different. DIFxApp does the equivilant of SetupCopyOemInf and then some. It's job is to get the driver into the driver store. I know that hardware .INF files often include an AddService question, but it sounds like you'll need to wait for one of the big guns to reply to your request... --Quinton -- *From:* Levi Wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* Monday, January 29, 2007 1:26 PM *To:* Quinton Tormanen *Cc:* wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net *Subject:* Re: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers I neglected to mention that this is not a hardware driver, it is a file system driver. In InstallShield parlance, I used to call _CreateNTService to install it. Is there an equivalent WiX element to achieve this since the ServiceInstall/ doesn't support the @Type=kernelDriver ? Is DIFxAppexactly what I need? Also, why does Windows Installer not support the kernelDriver type? On 1/29/07, *Quinton Tormanen* [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just added USB drivers to our application installer. The toolkit I used is DIFxApp, which integrates VERY well with WiX. They've even got an example for WiX. The website for DIFx Tools is www.microsoft.com/whdc/driver/install/difxtools.mspx . However, beware that that website doesn't have the latest. It has version 2.01, which doesn't support Vista. To get the newest version (2.1), grab the WDK for Vista. Once you've got DIFx Tools, look at the DIFxApp component and its WiX examples. They read through the Driver* attributes under the Component element, and you should be well on your way! You shouldn't need your own CA (the DIFxApp WiXLib includes its own CAs). Hope this helps! --Quinton -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Levi Wilson *Sent:* Monday, January 29, 2007 7:29 AM *To:* wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net *Subject:* [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers What is the proper way to install a kernel mode driver? I noticed in the help file that the ServiceInstall/ tag says that Windows Installer does not currently support kernelDriver or systemDriver. Do I need to make an INF install and use a CA to perform a rundll32 on it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Levi - Using Tomcat but need to do more? Need to support web services, security? Get stuff done quickly with pre-integrated technology to make your job easier. Download IBM WebSphere Application Server v.1.0.1 based on Apache Geronimo http://sel.as-us.falkag.net/sel?cmd=lnkkid=120709bid=263057dat=121642___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers
Alright, I'm trying to give this DIFxApp a shot. I'm using Version 3 of WiX, and it will not allow me to put DriverXXX attributes in the component. Nor will it allow me to use the Driver/ element inside my component. I've been trying to go through the article found here ( http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/ms790289.aspx) but can't seem to get past this. Which version of WiX did you use when using DIFxApp? On 1/29/07, Quinton Tormanen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DIFxApp will install hardware drivers if you provide it with the .INF file(s) and the referenced files from the package. Whether a file system driver fits that bill is over my head, although it sounds a bit different. DIFxApp does the equivilant of SetupCopyOemInf and then some. It's job is to get the driver into the driver store. I know that hardware .INF files often include an AddService question, but it sounds like you'll need to wait for one of the big guns to reply to your request... --Quinton -- *From:* Levi Wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* Monday, January 29, 2007 1:26 PM *To:* Quinton Tormanen *Cc:* wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net *Subject:* Re: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers I neglected to mention that this is not a hardware driver, it is a file system driver. In InstallShield parlance, I used to call _CreateNTService to install it. Is there an equivalent WiX element to achieve this since the ServiceInstall/ doesn't support the @Type=kernelDriver ? Is DIFxApp exactly what I need? Also, why does Windows Installer not support the kernelDriver type? On 1/29/07, Quinton Tormanen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just added USB drivers to our application installer. The toolkit I used is DIFxApp, which integrates VERY well with WiX. They've even got an example for WiX. The website for DIFx Tools is www.microsoft.com/whdc/driver/install/difxtools.mspx . However, beware that that website doesn't have the latest. It has version 2.01, which doesn't support Vista. To get the newest version ( 2.1), grab the WDK for Vista. Once you've got DIFx Tools, look at the DIFxApp component and its WiX examples. They read through the Driver* attributes under the Component element, and you should be well on your way! You shouldn't need your own CA (the DIFxApp WiXLib includes its own CAs). Hope this helps! --Quinton -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Levi Wilson *Sent:* Monday, January 29, 2007 7:29 AM *To:* wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net *Subject:* [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers What is the proper way to install a kernel mode driver? I noticed in the help file that the ServiceInstall/ tag says that Windows Installer does not currently support kernelDriver or systemDriver. Do I need to make an INF install and use a CA to perform a rundll32 on it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Levi - Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT business topics through brief surveys - and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.phpp=sourceforgeCID=DEVDEV___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers
I've been using WiX version 2 and just used the Driver* attributes. I put all the files for a given .INF in a single component, which can go against the general principal of one .dll per component, but someone recommended that I do that way; either from this mailing list or the DIFx support team. You know, you ought to pose your question to [EMAIL PROTECTED] They have given me pretty good support. They are really probably the ones to ask about whether DIFx Tools are appropriate for your type of driver. Again, remember that I'm just a notice at this. I just did my first driver package, but it is working. After all the excellent help I've received on this list, I wanted to help point someone in the right direction when I could. However, if there's a driver install expert out there, feel free to stomp on my advice with better advice! :-) --Quinton From: Levi Wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 5:27 AM To: Quinton Tormanen Cc: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers Alright, I'm trying to give this DIFxApp a shot. I'm using Version 3 of WiX, and it will not allow me to put DriverXXX attributes in the component. Nor will it allow me to use the Driver/ element inside my component. I've been trying to go through the article found here ( http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/ms790289.aspx) but can't seem to get past this. Which version of WiX did you use when using DIFxApp? On 1/29/07, Quinton Tormanen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DIFxApp will install hardware drivers if you provide it with the .INF file(s) and the referenced files from the package. Whether a file system driver fits that bill is over my head, although it sounds a bit different. DIFxApp does the equivilant of SetupCopyOemInf and then some. It's job is to get the driver into the driver store. I know that hardware .INF files often include an AddService question, but it sounds like you'll need to wait for one of the big guns to reply to your request... --Quinton From: Levi Wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 1:26 PM To: Quinton Tormanen Cc: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers I neglected to mention that this is not a hardware driver, it is a file system driver. In InstallShield parlance, I used to call _CreateNTService to install it. Is there an equivalent WiX element to achieve this since the ServiceInstall/ doesn't support the @Type=kernelDriver ? Is DIFxApp exactly what I need? Also, why does Windows Installer not support the kernelDriver type? On 1/29/07, Quinton Tormanen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just added USB drivers to our application installer. The toolkit I used is DIFxApp, which integrates VERY well with WiX. They've even got an example for WiX. The website for DIFx Tools is www.microsoft.com/whdc/driver/install/difxtools.mspx . However, beware that that website doesn't have the latest. It has version 2.01, which doesn't support Vista. To get the newest version (2.1), grab the WDK for Vista. Once you've got DIFx Tools, look at the DIFxApp component and its WiX examples. They read through the Driver* attributes under the Component element, and you should be well on your way! You shouldn't need your own CA (the DIFxApp WiXLib includes its own CAs). Hope this helps! --Quinton From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Levi Wilson Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 7:29 AM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers What is the proper way to install a kernel mode driver? I noticed in the help file that the ServiceInstall/ tag says that Windows Installer does not currently support kernelDriver or systemDriver. Do I need to make an INF install and use a CA to perform a rundll32 on it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Levi - Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT business topics through brief surveys - and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.phpp=sourceforgeCID=DEVDEV___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers
There is a bug open on WiX v3 about not quite integrating correctly with DIFxApp. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Levi Wilson Sent: Tuesday, January 30, 2007 5:27 AM To: Quinton Tormanen Cc: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers Alright, I'm trying to give this DIFxApp a shot. I'm using Version 3 of WiX, and it will not allow me to put DriverXXX attributes in the component. Nor will it allow me to use the Driver/ element inside my component. I've been trying to go through the article found here ( http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/ms790289.aspx) but can't seem to get past this. Which version of WiX did you use when using DIFxApp? On 1/29/07, Quinton Tormanen [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DIFxApp will install hardware drivers if you provide it with the .INF file(s) and the referenced files from the package. Whether a file system driver fits that bill is over my head, although it sounds a bit different. DIFxApp does the equivilant of SetupCopyOemInf and then some. It's job is to get the driver into the driver store. I know that hardware .INF files often include an AddService question, but it sounds like you'll need to wait for one of the big guns to reply to your request... --Quinton From: Levi Wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 1:26 PM To: Quinton Tormanen Cc: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.netmailto:wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers I neglected to mention that this is not a hardware driver, it is a file system driver. In InstallShield parlance, I used to call _CreateNTService to install it. Is there an equivalent WiX element to achieve this since the ServiceInstall/ doesn't support the @Type=kernelDriver ? Is DIFxApp exactly what I need? Also, why does Windows Installer not support the kernelDriver type? On 1/29/07, Quinton Tormanen [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just added USB drivers to our application installer. The toolkit I used is DIFxApp, which integrates VERY well with WiX. They've even got an example for WiX. The website for DIFx Tools is www.microsoft.com/whdc/driver/install/difxtools.mspx http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/driver/install/difxtools.mspx . However, beware that that website doesn't have the latest. It has version 2.01, which doesn't support Vista. To get the newest version (2.1), grab the WDK for Vista. Once you've got DIFx Tools, look at the DIFxApp component and its WiX examples. They read through the Driver* attributes under the Component element, and you should be well on your way! You shouldn't need your own CA (the DIFxApp WiXLib includes its own CAs). Hope this helps! --Quinton From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Levi Wilson Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 7:29 AM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.netmailto:wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers What is the proper way to install a kernel mode driver? I noticed in the help file that the ServiceInstall/ tag says that Windows Installer does not currently support kernelDriver or systemDriver. Do I need to make an INF install and use a CA to perform a rundll32 on it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Levi - Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT business topics through brief surveys - and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.phpp=sourceforgeCID=DEVDEV___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
[WiX-users] Kernel Drivers
What is the proper way to install a kernel mode driver? I noticed in the help file that the ServiceInstall/ tag says that Windows Installer does not currently support kernelDriver or systemDriver. Do I need to make an INF install and use a CA to perform a rundll32 on it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Levi - Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT business topics through brief surveys - and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.phpp=sourceforgeCID=DEVDEV___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers
I just added USB drivers to our application installer. The toolkit I used is DIFxApp, which integrates VERY well with WiX. They've even got an example for WiX. The website for DIFx Tools is www.microsoft.com/whdc/driver/install/difxtools.mspx. However, beware that that website doesn't have the latest. It has version 2.01, which doesn't support Vista. To get the newest version (2.1), grab the WDK for Vista. Once you've got DIFx Tools, look at the DIFxApp component and its WiX examples. They read through the Driver* attributes under the Component element, and you should be well on your way! You shouldn't need your own CA (the DIFxApp WiXLib includes its own CAs). Hope this helps! --Quinton From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Levi Wilson Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 7:29 AM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers What is the proper way to install a kernel mode driver? I noticed in the help file that the ServiceInstall/ tag says that Windows Installer does not currently support kernelDriver or systemDriver. Do I need to make an INF install and use a CA to perform a rundll32 on it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Levi - Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT business topics through brief surveys - and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.phpp=sourceforgeCID=DEVDEV___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers
I neglected to mention that this is not a hardware driver, it is a file system driver. In InstallShield parlance, I used to call _CreateNTService to install it. Is there an equivalent WiX element to achieve this since the ServiceInstall/ doesn't support the @Type=kernelDriver ? Is DIFxApp exactly what I need? Also, why does Windows Installer not support the kernelDriver type? On 1/29/07, Quinton Tormanen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just added USB drivers to our application installer. The toolkit I used is DIFxApp, which integrates VERY well with WiX. They've even got an example for WiX. The website for DIFx Tools is www.microsoft.com/whdc/driver/install/difxtools.mspx . However, beware that that website doesn't have the latest. It has version 2.01, which doesn't support Vista. To get the newest version (2.1), grab the WDK for Vista. Once you've got DIFx Tools, look at the DIFxApp component and its WiX examples. They read through the Driver* attributes under the Component element, and you should be well on your way! You shouldn't need your own CA (the DIFxApp WiXLib includes its own CAs). Hope this helps! --Quinton -- *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Levi Wilson *Sent:* Monday, January 29, 2007 7:29 AM *To:* wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net *Subject:* [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers What is the proper way to install a kernel mode driver? I noticed in the help file that the ServiceInstall/ tag says that Windows Installer does not currently support kernelDriver or systemDriver. Do I need to make an INF install and use a CA to perform a rundll32 on it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Levi - Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT business topics through brief surveys - and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.phpp=sourceforgeCID=DEVDEV___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
Re: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers
DIFxApp will install hardware drivers if you provide it with the .INF file(s) and the referenced files from the package. Whether a file system driver fits that bill is over my head, although it sounds a bit different. DIFxApp does the equivilant of SetupCopyOemInf and then some. It's job is to get the driver into the driver store. I know that hardware .INF files often include an AddService question, but it sounds like you'll need to wait for one of the big guns to reply to your request... --Quinton From: Levi Wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 1:26 PM To: Quinton Tormanen Cc: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers I neglected to mention that this is not a hardware driver, it is a file system driver. In InstallShield parlance, I used to call _CreateNTService to install it. Is there an equivalent WiX element to achieve this since the ServiceInstall/ doesn't support the @Type=kernelDriver ? Is DIFxApp exactly what I need? Also, why does Windows Installer not support the kernelDriver type? On 1/29/07, Quinton Tormanen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just added USB drivers to our application installer. The toolkit I used is DIFxApp, which integrates VERY well with WiX. They've even got an example for WiX. The website for DIFx Tools is www.microsoft.com/whdc/driver/install/difxtools.mspx . However, beware that that website doesn't have the latest. It has version 2.01, which doesn't support Vista. To get the newest version (2.1), grab the WDK for Vista. Once you've got DIFx Tools, look at the DIFxApp component and its WiX examples. They read through the Driver* attributes under the Component element, and you should be well on your way! You shouldn't need your own CA (the DIFxApp WiXLib includes its own CAs). Hope this helps! --Quinton From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Levi Wilson Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 7:29 AM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Kernel Drivers What is the proper way to install a kernel mode driver? I noticed in the help file that the ServiceInstall/ tag says that Windows Installer does not currently support kernelDriver or systemDriver. Do I need to make an INF install and use a CA to perform a rundll32 on it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Levi - Take Surveys. Earn Cash. Influence the Future of IT Join SourceForge.net's Techsay panel and you'll get the chance to share your opinions on IT business topics through brief surveys - and earn cash http://www.techsay.com/default.php?page=join.phpp=sourceforgeCID=DEVDEV___ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
