Look for <CopyFile> and <MoveFiles> elements in WiX. See more explanation on how to schedule MoveFiles action in here: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa370054(VS.85).aspx
Alex -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of RW Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2008 2:16 PM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Creating backups Hi, I am using WiX to replace an existing installer system, and as such, when the installer runs, if there is an existing configuration file (e.g. MyConf.XML), what is the best method to place a copy of that in a Backup folder, preferably renamed with a datetime in the filename? Thanks, RW ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Microsoft Defy all challenges. Microsoft(R) Visual Studio 2008. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/vse0120000070mrt/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Microsoft Defy all challenges. Microsoft(R) Visual Studio 2008. http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/vse0120000070mrt/direct/01/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
