[WiX-users] msi patchs not updating the manually edited files

Hi, We give MSI patches using wix. Customers some time manually edit the xml files and some other config files. When the customer apply our msi patch, The patch is not replacing the manually edited files in the customer environment. Is there any way as to replace all the files

Re: [WiX-users] specifying source folder *and everything underneathit* - possible?

Does heat provide update wix file option, like the way paraffin does? -Original Message- From: Blair [mailto:os...@live.com] Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 11:21 AM To: 'General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset.' Subject: Re: [WiX-users] specifying source folder *and everything

[WiX-users] patching a single file

Hi, I would like to create a patch which can install a single file/component. I specified the component, say SampleComponent which I want to patch as shown below: Fragment PatchFamily Id='SamplePatchFamily' Version='1.0.0.0' Supersede='yes' ComponentRef

[WiX-users] Wix 2.0 to Wix 3.0 Migration?

Hi, We have our installer created with Wix 2.0. How easy is that to migrate to Wix 3.0? Do I need to change all my UI screens and the fragments? Thanks Regards, Srivardhan. -- SOLARIS 10 is the OS for Data

[WiX-users] temp folder in wix

Hi, I have a dialog in my installer where I have the browse option. The way I am trying to access the desktop folder is as shown below: Property Id=BACKUP_DIR Value=[DesktopFolder] / But this is giving the value as [DesktopFolder] instead of the actual path. Please let me know whats wrong in

[WiX-users] How do we assign a version to file component in wix?

Hi, I have a problem with my patching mechanism in WIX. The problem is, There were some manual patches given to the customer. i.e to manually copy the config and executable files Now when they apply the patch made by WIX technology, this patch is not copying the manually

[WiX-users] torch.exe and pyro.exe?

Hi, Can we use torch.exe and pyro.exe in WIX2.0? Thanks Regards, Srivardhan. -- The Planet: dedicated and managed hosting, cloud storage, colocation Stay online with enterprise data centers and the best network in the

[WiX-users] error message for 64 bit installer on 32 bit machine

Hi, When we try to install a 64 bit MSI on a 32 bit machine, the error message is not clear. The error message is: This installation package is not support by this processor type. Can we change this message? Thanks Regards, Srivardhan.

[WiX-users] Reg Error code : 1334

Hi, I am using WIX 2.0. And recently we gave a service pack for the product. It was successfully installed in most of the sites. But it failed for a couple of customers with below mentioned error: Error 1334. The file 'file_acqconf_127' cannot be installed because the file

Re: [WiX-users] Reg Error code : 1334

that some users are running the cached msi file instead of the original msi file to apply the patch file (service pack). Maybe. Best regards, Sebastian Brand Deployment consultant E-Mail: sebast...@instyler.com Blog: www.sebastianbrand.com -Original Message- From: Sunkesula

Re: [WiX-users] Reg Error code : 1334

. Was this file part of the patch (are there any red boxes in the File table row where this file is found)? Also it would be helpful to know if the MSP file was built to be a whole-file patch or a delta-file patch. -Original Message- From: Sunkesula, Srivardhan [mailto:srivardhan.sunkes...@netapp.com

[WiX-users] service window open issue

Hi, I have an issue with uninstalling my product, when services window is open. Installer gives a message to close the services window before uninstall. Can this be avoided? Thanks Regards, Srivardhan. -- Let

[WiX-users] How to write a Bootstrapper

Hi, I want to install MySql and Jboss along with my product. I have lot of queries on how to write a Bootstraper for this. I. Is this BootStraper is an XML Scripting or a VC++ program? 2. How to add the sequence of my msi installations? 3. I want to install these third party products

Re: [WiX-users] How to write a Bootstrapper

an sample of how to take care of two separate installation a. Install Prerequisite-- I need to execute and .exe file through Wix b. Install Main Program I would appreciate any help. Thanks, Sankha -Original Message- From: Sunkesula, Srivardhan [mailto:srivardhan.sunkes...@netapp.com] Sent

Re: [WiX-users] Wix source code

is in the same directory where the installation package is found. http://wix.sourceforge.net/releases/3.0.5419.0/ it's called wix3-sources.zip you can also use CVS. -Original Message- From: Sunkesula, Srivardhan [mailto:srivardhan.sunkes...@netapp.com] Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 10:46 AM

[WiX-users] Patch for specific files?

Can we create a Patch for the specific set of files? There might be lot of files changed. But I need Patch only for a specific component. Can I do it? Thanks Regards, Srivardhan. -- Come build with us! The

[WiX-users] Cannot install in any other drive, except c drive

Hi, I have a strange problem with my installer. When I select a drive other than C drive for installation. The installation is failing. Can you please let me know, what could be the problem? Thanks Regards, Srivardhan.

Re: [WiX-users] Patches which work across different versions?

. -Original Message- From: Sunkesula, Srivardhan [mailto:srivardhan.sunkes...@netapp.com] Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2009 7:27 PM To: General discussion for Windows Installer XML toolset. Subject: [WiX-users] Patches which work across different versions? Hi, Can anybody help me

[WiX-users] Patches which work across different versions?

Hi, Can anybody help me in explaining how to make patches for different versions? My requirement is: I have version 1.0.0, 1.0.1 and 1.0.2 Released for various customers. Now if I can make one patch for 1.0.2, it should work for the release 1.0.0 and 1.0.1. Is

[WiX-users] Size of the RAM in WIX

Hi, Can anyone help in finding out the size of the RAM in wix? I was trying to use PhysicalMemory attribute in wix. But didn't work out. If anyone can help in usage of this attribute, it would be great. Thanks Regards, Srivardhan.

[WiX-users] What is wixca.dll?

Hi, Can anyone let me know what this wixca.dll is? Thanks Regards, Srivardhan. -- Let Crystal Reports handle the reporting - Free Crystal Reports 2008 30-Day trial. Simplify your report design, integration

[WiX-users] How to compare two properties which are in different wxs?

Hi, Can anyone help me in how to compare two properties from different wxs files? Based on the equality of two properties I need to pop-up an error message. Thanks Regards, Srivardhan. --

Re: [WiX-users] Execute an MSI within an MSI

As far as I know, we cannot call an MSI inside an other MSI. Anyone Correct me if I'm wrong. What we can do is generate wxs from the msi(reverse engineering), which we need inside our msi. Then generate an MSI including those wxs. Thanks Regards, Srivardhan. -Original Message- From: