With chrome in the mix, nothing at all (not even IE or Firefox) gets terminated.
Action 9:04:37: WixRegisterRestartResources. Action start 9:04:37: WixRegisterRestartResources. WixRegisterRestartResources: Entering WixRegisterRestartResources in C:\Windows\Installer\MSI7074.tmp, version 3.6.2809.0 WixRegisterRestartResources: Registering process name iexplore.exe with the Restart Manager. WixRegisterRestartResources: Registering process name firefox.exe with the Restart Manager. WixRegisterRestartResources: Registering process name chrome.exe with the Restart Manager. Action ended 9:04:38: WixRegisterRestartResources. Return value 1. Action 9:04:38: InstallValidate. Validating install Action start 9:04:38: InstallValidate. Action 9:04:43: ShutdownApplications. Shutting down applications The setup was unable to automatically close all requested applications. Please ensure that the applications holding files in use are closed before continuing with the installation. Action ended 9:04:54: InstallValidate. Return value 1. On Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 3:59 PM, E. Timothy Uy <t...@loqu8.com> wrote: > chrome.exe - does not close > firefox.exe - closes, but never restarts > iexplore.exe - closes and restarts (blank page) > > > On Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 2:50 PM, E. Timothy Uy <t...@loqu8.com> wrote: > >> The plot thickens. Removing Chrome from the mix makes it work. >> >> <util:RestartResource Id="RestartIE" ProcessName="iexplore.exe" /> >> <util:RestartResource Id="RestartFirefox" ProcessName="firefox.exe" /> >> >> Is this solvable? I did notice that chrome.exe uses a lot of processes. >> Could this be the issue? Is there a limit on the # of processes? >> >> On Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 2:14 PM, E. Timothy Uy <t...@loqu8.com> wrote: >> >>> I was able to show the FilesInUse (for iexplore, chrome and firefox) but >>> just adding >>> >>> <util:RestartResource Id="RestartIE" ProcessName="iexplore.exe" /> >>> <util:RestartResource Id="RestartChrome" ProcessName="chrome.exe" /> >>> <util:RestartResource Id="RestartFirefox" ProcessName="firefox.exe" >>> /> >>> >>> However, clicking on attempt to close prompted me with >>> >>> The setup was unable to automatically close all requested applications. >>> Please ensure that the applications holding files in use are closed before >>> continuing with the installation. >>> >>> None of the browser instances are closed. >>> >>> Any advice would be much appreciated. >>> >>> Respectfully, >>> Tim >>> >>> On Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 1:56 PM, E. Timothy Uy <t...@loqu8.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Looks like RM only works with Vista+. What is the fallback for XP? >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Apr 25, 2012 at 1:53 PM, E. Timothy Uy <t...@loqu8.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Dear Rob et al., >>>>> >>>>> Thanks everyone for being so gracious. This time I would like the >>>>> installer to shutdown any browsers (IE, Chrome, Firefox) prior to >>>>> installation, and restart them after installation completes. I think I >>>>> should use MsiRMFilesInUse but have not been able to locate any samples or >>>>> instructions. Is this used with util:CloseApplication? >>>>> >>>>> I gather that I need <DialogRef Id="MsiRMFilesInUse" /> in UI. Can I >>>>> use WixUI_InstallDir or should I be using Mondo? A completed example would >>>>> be ideal. The How To Guides are fantastic. >>>>> >>>>> Respectfully, >>>>> Tim >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
