1. Create your first version of the MSI in VS. 2. Create a second version of the MSI in VS as a new project that implements a minor upgrade (see MSDN if you need any help with that - basically change the version number, but not the product or upgrade codes, and obey the component rules). 3. The next bit you have to do outside VS as there is no patch project type. You create a patch from the differences between the 2 MSIs that you have created. This blog article is useful: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/astebner/archive/2007/10/26/5700191.aspx
-----Original Message----- From: Aseem Chiplonkar [mailto:asc...@gmail.com] Sent: 18 June 2012 07:50 To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [WiX-users] Minor upgrade or Patch creating using Visual Studio 2010 Hi , It may sound stupid but I am confused with the samples available online for creating a Patch or minor update using Wix Toolset. Is there a straight forward tutorial which tells me how to create a patch (minor update) installer using Visual Studio 2010? The steps would be: a. Create New project -> Select Windows Installer XML->Setup Project. b. Write the installer for a Sample Product which has 2 files. You right click on the project and hit build then it creates the installer msi. c. Now to create a "Patch.wxs" in the same solution (?) for the minor update for the Sample Product which replaces only one of the 2 files installed. i. What should be the tags for GUID, Family DiskID etc.? ii.. Should it be separate VS solution? iii. I tried adding the Patch.wxs in the same solution which contains Product.wxs , why does it not build and create a patch ".msi"? Any help is greatly appreciated!! Thanks, Aseem Chiplonkar -- " Enough research will tend to support whatever theory ! " Check out my blog http://aschip.blogspot.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- - 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 SDL PLC confidential, all rights reserved. If you are not the intended recipient of this mail SDL requests and requires that you delete it without acting upon or copying any of its contents, and we further request that you advise us. SDL PLC is a public limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 02675207. Registered address: Globe House, Clivemont Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 7DY, UK. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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
